Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Beloit, WI (NOW HIRING)

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of industrial equipment, machinery safety systems, and fuel train assemblies used in combustion and process heating applications. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, machine safeguarding standards, fuel delivery systems, and applicable safety regulations. The ideal candidate is experienced in designing reliable, code-compliant systems that enhance employee safety, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.

• Design mechanical systems, assemblies, weldments and components for industrial machinery and combustion applications.
• Develop and review fuel train systems, including valves, regulators, pressure switches, piping layouts, and control components.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and regulations, including NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, and applicable local codes.
• Perform machine risk assessments and incorporate safeguarding solutions into equipment designs.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), Routings P&ID’s and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Evaluate existing equipment designs and recommend improvements related to safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for installed systems, including fuel delivery components and mechanical assemblies.
• Participate in safety reviews, design reviews, hazard analyses, and customer project meetings.
• Conduct engineering calculations related to fluid flow, pressure drop, stress analysis, thermal expansion, and mechanical system performance.
• Provide technical support to sales, project management, manufacturing, and customers as needed.
• Enter and maintain accurate ERP data.
• CAD Admin support as needed.
• Assist with product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial equipment, machinery design, combustion systems, or related field.
• Working knowledge of fuel train systems for natural gas, propane, or other industrial fuels.
• Understanding of machine safeguarding principles and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience interpreting and applying NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, and other relevant engineering and safety standards.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience with industrial burners, boilers, ovens, furnaces, dryers, or combustion control systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 86, NFPA 54, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and ANSI B11 standards.
• Experience performing machine safety assessments or machinery CE/functional safety reviews.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial safety, or process heating environments.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.