Mechanical Design Engineer (80% SolidWorks, 20% hands-on)

Mechanical Design Engineer
Design it. Build it. See it move.

Tired of designing parts that never leave your screen?

At PowerBuilt, you’ll create custom mechanical systems from concept through build—and actually watch them operate on the floor.

Why PowerBuilt?
We’re not your typical engineering environment:

Jeans every day – casual, laid-back office culture
Hands-on involvement – see and support your designs in the shop
Minimal travel (~<5%) – occasional installs/startups, mostly local
Company-paid travel – no out-of-pocket hassle
Stable & growing – we’ve never had layoffs and are approaching 100 employees
Major investments in our manufacturing facility
In-house fabrication shop – full turnkey solutions under one roof
Work on custom equipment – lift assists, conveyors, robotics integration, and more
Flexible schedule + ability to work from home as needed

What You’ll Do
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of designs and support projects from concept through installation.

You’ll:

• Design mechanical systems and components in SolidWorks (machined parts, weldments, sheet metal, assemblies)
• Create detailed part and assembly drawings, layouts, and BOMs
• Perform FEA analysis to validate designs
• Research, specify, and source mechanical components
• Develop pneumatic schematics and systems (AutoCAD/DraftSight)
• Conduct field measurements and verify designs onsite as needed
• Support equipment builds, testing, troubleshooting, and installation
• Collaborate closely with controls and electrical engineers on automated systems
• Lead or participate in design reviews with customers
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, PDM, and AutoCAD
• Strong experience designing weldments, machined parts, and assemblies
• Experience with FEA and design validation
• Proficiency in pneumatic system design and troubleshooting
• Ability to independently manage projects and make design decisions
• Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical and pneumatic systems)
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
• Clear communicator with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Location: Ohio- Bellefontaine or Dublin

Why This Role?
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants:

• To own their designs and see them built—not just modeled
• To work on custom, non-repetitive equipment and systems
• To be part of a collaborative team that builds everything in-house
• To grow into a technical leader and mentor others
• To have real impact on projects, customers, and outcomes

At PowerBuilt, you don’t just design equipment—you help bring it to life.

PowerBuilt is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person