Mechanical Design Engineer (Energy)

All Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. MET's will not be considered.u00a0As an Engineer at PLP's headquarters, you will help provide product engineering services, including product development, product modifications, and technical service.Duties & Responsibilities:- Provide technical support to Marketing and Manufacturing for existing product offerings.- Evaluates alternative materials for cost reductions/improved performance.- Helps with new product development and product modification work.- Helps to develop product parameters, specifications, and engineering drawings.- In conjunction with his supervisor and the Purchasing Department, works with vendors concerning tooling and part fabrication issues.- In the product development process helps consider: - Regulator issuesu00a0 - Safety regulations - Application procedures - Quality acceptance criteriau00a0 - Verification Analysisu00a0 - Design review requirementsu00a0- Helps provide technical performance data necessary to support the sale of new and modified products.- Helps extend, after proper testing and engineering evaluation, existing products to affect greater use by customers.- Helps modify products to do specialized jobs required by customer and deemed necessary by marketing or engineering.- Helps in handling field complaints and product failures. u00a0Helps analyze problems, solutions, or recommendations after proper engineering and laboratory studies. u00a0Consults with Materials Engineer to determine causes of material failures.- Works with Production, Quality Assurance, and Materials Engineer in helping determine acceptable quality and resolving problems of questionable quality of products.- Helps interpret engineering recommendations, customer specifications, and engineering drawings.- Attends technical meetings, conferences, and specialized courses consistent with area of responsibility.- Is capable of developing and conducting material test procedures to comply with industry and customer specifications. Prepares and performs analysis in support of product development.- Uses Pro-E, SolidWorks design, or Auto-Cad software.Qualifications & Requirements:- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineeringu00a0- 3+ years of product development experienceu00a0- Ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel- A team player- Very good written and verbal skills requiredSchedule:- Fulltimeu00a0- Standard office hours with flextimeu00a0Benefits:- 401(k) with a company match equal to 25% of the first 8% of pre-tax dollars contributed by the employee for the first two yearsu00a0- Enrollment in company profit sharing after two years- Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care- Wellness & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance- Paid time off, paid company holidays, and vacation purchase program- Short & long-term disability- Parental & family leave; military leave- Inclusive & welcoming company cultureu00a0- Career development & tuition assistance- Student loan debt repayment program- [Click here](

Created: 2026-03-16