Mechanical Engineer

Location: Erie, PA 16531 | Onsite

About the Role

Join a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services that power the transportation industry. From freight rail and transit to mining, industrial, and marine applications, this organization is shaping the future through cutting-edge technologies and engineering excellence. In this role, you'll contribute to the development, testing, and improvement of advanced electrical rotating machines used in transportation applications. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across global teams, and making a direct impact on next-generation propulsion technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, test, and support electrical rotating machine components, assemblies, and systems.
• Execute engineering activities related to product development, integration, and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with senior engineering resources to develop solutions that meet program requirements and business objectives.
• Participate in design reviews and prepare technical presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Work with global engineering teams on strategic projects and organizational initiatives.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including:
  • Design review materials
  • Purchase specifications
  • Technical reports
  • Meeting documentation
  • Engineering presentations and visual content
• Provide manufacturing and factory support to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Support laboratory testing, validation activities, and product performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoot engineering challenges and implement practical, data-driven solutions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a related field.
• Basic knowledge of electric machine design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical machine theory and applications.
• Experience with GD&T, drawing release processes, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools such as:
  • ANSYS or comparable software
  • Stress analysis tools
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Vibration analysis software
• Familiarity with design, testing, and engineering analysis methodologies.
• Experience using Six Sigma tools and creating DFMEAs for components and subsystems.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
• Advanced PC and engineering software proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter benefits.
• 401K plan.
• Paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law.
• Holiday pay where applicable.

Pay

$80.00 to $90.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 40 Hours/Week