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Durex Industries

Light Welder

Cary, IL

$17 - $17.51/hr

A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a ... Vocational welding training or apprenticeship (preferred) * Basic AWS or company-specific ...

Spirax-Sarco Engineering

Light Welder

Cary, IL · On-site

$17 - $17.51/hr

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial ... Vocational welding training or apprenticeship (preferred) * Basic AWS or company-specific ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice thermal engineer in the United States is $22.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectApprentice Thermal EngineerThermal Engineer
QualificationsBasic technical diploma or ongoing trainingBachelor's degree in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised tasks in labs or on-siteDesign, analysis, and testing in industrial or manufacturing settings
ResponsibilitiesAssisting senior engineers, learning proceduresDeveloping thermal systems, troubleshooting, and optimization

The main difference between an Apprentice Thermal Engineer and a Thermal Engineer lies in experience and responsibilities. Apprentices are in training, focusing on learning and assisting, while Thermal Engineers are fully qualified professionals handling complex tasks independently.

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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Pullman, WA • On-site

$115.29K - $170.35K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

What You'll Do:

1. Act as a technical lead for the following mechanical engineering functions:

  • Assembly design

  • Plastic and metal part design

  • Tolerance studies

  • Design for manufacturability/assembly

  • Component selection and specification

  • Thermal analysis and design

  • Mechanical shock and vibration analysis

  • Improving existing products

2. Direct the efforts of Engineers or Technicians; coordinate engineering activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing.

3. Execute hardware projects of high complexity.

4. Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.

5. Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.

6. Write comprehensive test plans, conduct detailed design validation tests and review results.

7. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

8. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs, and MEs

Required Qualifications

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

6+ years' experience in:

  • Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred

  • Electronic manufacturing techniques

Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas:

  • Heat transfer/electronics cooling

  • Material selection and fabrication technologies

  • Design for manufacturability

  • Mechanics

  • Electromechanical packaging design

Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures

Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of one or more of the following:

  • Industrial plastics

  • Thermal modeling

  • Finite element analysis

  • Tool design

  • 2+ years SolidWorks experience

Location

Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Lead Mechanical Engineer: $115,290 - $170,349. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAMfilteror reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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