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Sr Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Equipment - Merrimack, NH

Merrimack, New Hampshire Permanent USD180,000 - USD190,000 per year View Job Description
Join an innovative advanced materials organization developing proprietary industrial processing technology through a newly established pilot plant operation. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, optimization, and integration of high-temperature furnace systems and plant equipment while partnering closely with R&D and process engineering teams.
  • 10+ years of mechanical equipment design experience required.
  • Lead mechanical design for a newly commissioned advanced industrial pilot plant.

About Our Client

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global industrial materials organization investing in next-generation processing technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company is expanding its engineering team to support a state-of-the-art pilot facility focused on developing proprietary metallurgical processes and scaling innovative production technologies

Job Description

  • Lead the design, evaluation, and modification of high-temperature processing equipment, furnace components, and material handling systems.
  • Own capital equipment design projects from concept development through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and final documentation.
  • Develop engineering calculations, fabrication drawings, specifications, installation requirements, and bills of materials.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, controls, process engineering, and fabrication teams to implement safe and reliable equipment solutions.
  • Utilize AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, and plant modeling tools to develop equipment layouts and coordinate facility modifications.
  • Evaluate materials and equipment performance in demanding high-temperature industrial environments exceeding 1,000°C.
  • Analyze equipment failures, determine root causes, and implement design improvements that enhance reliability and maintainability.
  • Account for thermal expansion, corrosion, mechanical loading, and process conditions when developing equipment designs.
  • Lead engineering change management activities, design reviews, and documentation control processes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, NFPA, PIP, and other engineering standards and regulations.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Industrial Mechanical Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience designing industrial equipment, processing systems, or plant machinery.
  • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Navisworks.
  • Experience working with high-temperature industrial equipment, thermal systems, or metallurgical processes.
  • Knowledge of ASME, NFPA, PIP, and applicable engineering design standards.
  • Experience creating fabrication drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, and technical documentation.
  • Ability to lead projects across design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.
  • Strong understanding of equipment reliability, failure analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • PE license or ability to obtain licensure preferred.
  • Experience with plant layout, facility modifications, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary ranging from $180,000 to $190,000, depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to join a newly commissioned pilot facility supporting next-generation industrial technologies.
  • High-visibility engineering role with ownership of critical equipment and facility design initiatives.
  • Exposure to advanced materials processing, R&D, and commercialization projects.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, disability coverage, and wellness programs.
  • Long-term career growth within a globally recognized industrial manufacturing organization.



If interested, apply now!

Contact
Fernanda Acuna
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7144872

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Merrimack
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Fernanda Acuna
Job Reference
JN-112026-7144872
 

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