Mechanical Design Engineer – I

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

. Design, model, and test product prototypes .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • United StatesJunior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design and engineering, utilizing SolidWorks and CAD for creating prototypes and specifications. Proficient in evaluating design compliance with engineering principles and customer requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SolidWorks ProficiencyGeometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T)Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Bachelor's Degree In Engineering

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Hard Skills

Product PrototypingEngineering CalculationsDesign EngineeringCost Efficiency EvaluationValue Engineering Practices

Soft Skills

CollaborationNegotiationResearch Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Engineering DesignProduction ProcessesCustomer SpecificationsPerformance CriteriaMaterials Selection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, model, and test product prototypes
Conduct research and create design proposals for projects
Create concepts, performance, and production criteria
Identify and select materials needed for production
Produce final hand drawings and specifications
Create parts lists and apply value engineering practices to designs
Make samples of working models for demonstration
Participate in planning marketing initiatives for products
Negotiate appropriate production processes
Evaluate products and processes for cost efficiency and reliability
Work with the Engineering team and other departments to ensure production schedules are met
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create concepts and lay out pumps and systems
Follow department processes and procedures and provide feedback and ideas for improvement
Ensure production and packaging of final products meet customer specifications and company procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with Solid Works and GD&T
Experience analyzing engineering sketches, specifications, related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts
Ability to make equipment layouts and perform fundamental engineering calculations
Experience planning and formulating design engineering program and works with project team staff according to project requirements
Ability to review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required
Proficient in SolidWorks and FEA
1-2 years of experience in a similar role is required
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in an engineering design role may be accepted