Entry-level Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description Join a leading manufacturer specializing in surface heaters, temperature controllers, and insulators, catering to various industries by preventing freezing, maintaining critical process temperatures, and more.

We seek a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis.

Responsibilities + Review design specifications from sales and application engineering for feasibility and manufacturability.

+ Recreate customer geometry using SolidWorks from hand sketches, 2D drawings, or 3D files.

+ Complete heating element layout designs adhering to design and manufacturing best practices.

+ Create and review shop drawings, bills of materials (BOM), bills of operations (BOO), and labels for custom heating products.

+ Assist Application Engineering and Sales with application specifications and customer inquiries.

+ Perform heat transfer analyses for applications such as freeze protection, condensation prevention, and process heating.

+ Collaborate with manufacturing and testing lab personnel to troubleshoot and validate custom heating solutions.

+ Work directly with customers to provide application support and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills + Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering + Minimum of two internship and/or co-op experiences in a mechanical engineering manufacturing environment with a design focus + Proficiency in SolidWorks + Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), particularly in heat transfer and flow analysis Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) + Experience with ANSYS/Simulation Testing + Experience in Mechanical Engineering Technology (M.E.T.) with strong FEA skills Work Environment Work in a medium-sized manufacturing company with 260 employees at the Columbus headquarters.

This role primarily involves office work, with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor to collaborate on products and equipment.

SolidWorks is the primary design tool, with the possibility of using Inventor for certain tasks.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

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