Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Process Equipment)

Location: Onsite in Rochester and/or Rush, NY, with occasional travel to customer and supplier locations of typically less than 25%

Base salary: $91,000–$137,000 per year, plus potential annual incentive and/or long-term incentives.

Company

hirify.global Optimation delivers custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems, from concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning, for energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing industries.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical design of industrial process systems, especially skid-based, modular, and containerized equipment, from requirements through release and commissioning support.
• Create and manage SolidWorks parts, assemblies, weldments, sheet metal, and AutoCAD 2D/3D layouts.
• Develop general arrangements, equipment layouts, fabrication and assembly drawings, and bills of material.
• Define technical requirements, design bases, and specifications with clients and project teams.
• Perform calculations, equipment sizing and selection, and FEA, structural, thermal, and pipe-stress analysis.
• Lead design reviews, support fabrication and assembly, contribute to proposals and estimates, mentor junior staff, and improve engineering standards and tools.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field; an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent professional experience in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field is also specified.
• 7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience in process equipment, industrial systems, or engineering services.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D and 2D modeling, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Strong experience with engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection, and design analysis using SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to independently manage complex design assignments from concept through detailed design and release.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, solving design challenges, and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly teams.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and technical guidance skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work onsite in Rochester and/or Rush, NY, with occasional travel up to 25%.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license or EIT status with a plan to pursue licensure.
• Experience with skid-mounted or modular process systems, pressure vessels, or heat exchangers.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks FEA, ANSYS, or Caesar II.
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and 3D point clouds.
• Experience developing technical estimates, supporting proposals, or participating in customer design reviews.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and designers or leading technical design activities.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and equipment design requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work across engineering, design, programming, fabrication, assembly, and customer teams.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other benefits.
• Potential annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives subject to company plans.
• Employee ownership with shared financial rewards tied to company performance.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants.