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Columbus Crew

Scoreboard Operations Internship

Columbus, OH · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

This position will assist with motion graphic animation, video editing, system engineering and event production. Candidates must be organized, quick-learners, self-starters and able to work under ...

company826

Supervisor, Learning Media

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Leads the multimedia team responsible for creating illustrations, animations, video, and ... Experience developing content in a training, manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment ...

Childhood Cancer Society

Bring Adventure Ted's animations and projects to life, creating impactful emotional connections ... Minimum of 2 years of experience in sound design, audio engineering, or voice synthesis. Candidates ...

Childhood Cancer Society

Bring Adventure Ted's animations and projects to life, creating impactful emotional connections ... Minimum of 2 years of experience in sound design, audio engineering, or voice synthesis. Candidates ...

Childhood Cancer Society

Bring Adventure Ted's animations and projects to life, creating impactful emotional connections ... Minimum of 2 years of experience in sound design, audio engineering, or voice synthesis. Candidates ...

Childhood Cancer Society

Bring Adventure Ted's animations and projects to life, creating impactful emotional connections ... Minimum of 2 years of experience in sound design, audio engineering, or voice synthesis. Candidates ...

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How much do animation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation engineer in Ohio is $138,192.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,300.00 and $164,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animation engineer?

An Animation Engineer is a technical specialist who develops and optimizes animation systems for video games, films, and interactive media. They work closely with animators and software developers to create smooth, efficient, and realistic animations using programming languages, game engines, and animation tools. Their responsibilities often include developing animation rigs, physics-based movement, and real-time character interactions. Strong coding skills, knowledge of animation principles, and experience with tools like Maya, Blender, or Unreal Engine are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an animation engineer?

As an Animation Engineer, your day-to-day tasks often include developing and optimizing animation systems, collaborating with animators and designers to implement new features, and troubleshooting technical issues related to character or object animation. You may also write scripts and tools to streamline animation workflows or assist in integrating animations into game engines or production software. Regular communication with both artistic and technical team members is essential to ensure that animations look and perform as intended. This collaborative environment supports innovation and continuous improvement, making each project engaging and dynamic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the animation engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animation Engineer, you need strong programming skills—often in C++, Python, and graphics APIs—paired with a solid understanding of computer graphics, mathematics, and animation principles. Proficiency with tools like Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, and experience working with animation pipelines or real-time rendering systems are typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure seamless integration of technical and artistic requirements, efficient collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the creation of high-quality animated experiences.

What does an animation engineer do?

An animation engineer designs and develops algorithms, tools, and systems to create and optimize animations for video games, films, or virtual environments. They often work with programming languages like C++ or Python and collaborate with artists and designers to ensure smooth, realistic motion and visual effects. Strong technical skills and knowledge of animation principles are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Animation Engineer job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 39% Full Time, 32% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 71% In-person, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,192 per year, or $66.4 per hour.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Sidney, OH • On-site

Thinkpath Engineering Services
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$70K - $95K/yr

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Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Thinkpath Engineering Services is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to fill an opportunity in Sidney, OH.   This will initially be a 6 month contract with strong likelihood of going direct at that time.

Responsibilities:


  • Exhibit technical proficiency while coordinating analytical, design and development assignments in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of compressor product models and package subsystems as well as their interaction with each other.
  • Suggest and implement product design improvements, which add features or reduce cost and cycle time.
  • Coordinate, direct and check the work of others acting in a support capacity.
  • Design and analyze components and packaged systems in order to improve performance, solve recurrent problems and reduce costs.
  • Conceptualize, organize and complete, with the support of others, the design of new gas compressor components, applications, or completely new package layouts.
  • Prepare 3-D CAD configuration models and drawings organizing arrangement and relationship of key components.
  • Establish liaison with production team to ensure product documentation is accurate and adequate for efficient assembly.
  • Interface with Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Inventory Analyst and Production
  • Planning to determine design change requirements.
  • Generate Engineering Change Notices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electro-mechanical Engineering or 4+ years of experience in Mechanical Design
  • Experience working within a design or technical team environment
  • Self-motivated, innovative, responsible, excellent communication skills, leadership aptitude.
  • Proficient with 3-D CAD and large assemblies (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Experience creating 2-D detailed drawings for manufacturing (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Experience with SAP desired but not required
  • Rotating Machinery design experience a plus
  • Experience with piping, tubing, wiring (conduit) design a plus
  • Experience with welded frames, bracketry, and piping design a plus

Company Description

Thinkpath Engineering Services, LLC (TES) has been a global leader in Engineering and Design Services since 1977. Headquartered in Miamisburg, OH, TES has additional offices in Columbus, IN; Tampa, FL; Marietta, GA and Toronto, ON.

TES provides the following engineering services:

Engineering Design and Drafting Services: Conceptual design, analysis, layout, form/fit and function analysis, drafting (including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Technical Data Packages (TDP) development as well as reverse engineering services

CAD Services: Includes parametric modeling, detailing, incorporation of ECNs into existing designs, BOM development, and conversion services between various CAD packages.

Technical Documentation: TES technical documentation team has the ability to author documents, incorporate engineering changes into existing documents, create illustrations and produce animations.

Contract and Direct Placement: Technical placement of engineers, designers, drafters, as well as additional technical professionals in various industries.