Associate Devops Engineer Jobs in Erie, PA (NOW HIRING)

Power the Future of Transportation as a Propulsion Mechanical Electrical Engineer!Location: Erie, PA 16531 | OnsiteSchedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 40 Hours/WeekPay Rate: Up to $90/hour, depending on experience

---

Drive Innovation in Advanced Transportation Technology

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a talented Propulsion Mechanical Electrical Engineer to support our client, a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services that power the transportation industry. From freight rail and transit to mining, industrial, and marine applications, this organization is shaping the future through cutting-edge technologies and engineering excellence.

In this role, you'll contribute to the development, testing, and improvement of advanced electrical rotating machines used in transportation applications. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across global teams, and making a direct impact on next-generation propulsion technologies.

---

What You'll Do

As a Propulsion Mechanical Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and supporting critical propulsion systems while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and product performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, test, and support electrical rotating machine components, assemblies, and systems.

• Execute engineering activities related to product development, integration, and performance improvements.

• Collaborate with senior engineering resources to develop solutions that meet program requirements and business objectives.

• Participate in design reviews and prepare technical presentations for internal stakeholders.

• Work with global engineering teams on strategic projects and organizational initiatives.

• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including:

  • Design review materials

  • Purchase specifications

  • Technical reports

  • Meeting documentation

  • Engineering presentations and visual content

• Provide manufacturing and factory support to ensure product quality and reliability.

• Support laboratory testing, validation activities, and product performance evaluations.

• Troubleshoot engineering challenges and implement practical, data-driven solutions.

• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across engineering teams.

---

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a related field.

• Basic knowledge of electric machine design principles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

---

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical machine theory and applications.

• Experience with GD&T, drawing release processes, and tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools such as:

  • ANSYS or comparable software

  • Stress analysis tools

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

  • Vibration analysis software

• Familiarity with design, testing, and engineering analysis methodologies.

• Experience using Six Sigma tools and creating DFMEAs for components and subsystems.

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

• Advanced PC and engineering software proficiency.

---

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to work on technologies that are transforming the transportation industry worldwide. You'll join a highly respected engineering environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued every day.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Work on cutting-edge propulsion technologies that support sustainable transportation solutions.

• Contribute to products used across rail, transit, industrial, mining, and marine industries.

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and global project teams.

• Gain exposure to advanced design, testing, and product development initiatives.

• Make a direct impact on the performance, reliability, and future of transportation systems.

• Competitive pay rate of up to $90/hour based on experience.

• Full-time weekday schedule supporting strong work-life balance.

---

Ready to Engineer the Future?

If you're passionate about mechanical and electrical engineering, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to help develop advanced propulsion technologies that move the world forward, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with PDS Tech Commercial!

Pay Details: $80.00 to $90.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.