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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.
Location: Michigan City, IN
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ($57,800 - $83,525)
Target Bonus: 5+%
Req ID: 29028
Company Overview
Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric company, has been an industry leader since 1972, working to bring our customers the very best in Mobile Power Solutions®. Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. We are recognized as the Welding Expert™, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world.
If you like being challenged, want to be a part of something special, and desire being part of an exciting team that is always striving to be at the forefront of our industry, then we're looking for you - a driven and motivated new team member.
We are currently seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer at our location in Michigan City, Indiana.
Job Summary
As a member of the Engineering staff, the Mechanical Design Engineer will design, test and develop, and maintain products, options, and accessories following company and industry standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with the design and development of mechanical components, subassemblies, and product assemblies.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Support laboratory and field testing activities, including test setup, data collection, and documentation.
• Help analyze test results and field feedback to identify design improvements and reliability enhancements.
• Support the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process by preparing documentation and coordinating updates.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales, and Service teams to support new product launches.
• Provide technical documentation and engineering support for existing products.
• Assist Sales and Customer Support teams by supplying technical data, application information, and competitive product comparisons.
• Participate in competitor benchmarking to understand market trends, product differentiation, and customer needs.
• Support standardization initiatives such as packaging, labeling, and product specifications.
• Support production by helping troubleshoot assembly issues and improving design for manufacturability.
• Assist with training materials and documentation for Manufacturing and Service teams.
• Help support product integration with evolving truck chassis platforms and OEM model year changes.
• Occasionally assist with customer visits, trade shows, or field support opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of engineering and product initiatives.

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Job-relevant college degree preferred, but will consider relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in design, troubleshooting, and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic controls and systems.
• Experience with automotive power train - work trucks, electronics, and Batteries proficiency is a plus.
• 2D / 3D CAD drawing environment experience (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred).
• Must be able to juggle priorities effectively.
• Must have a positive attitude and function well with group-oriented tasks.
• Experience with a document control system such as a Vault is a plus.

Great Work Environment

• Pleasant, clean, well-lighted environment
• Family-oriented
• First-of-the-month Friday company-supplied lunches
• Company Parties including Christmas Party, Santa for the Kids, Summer Family Picnic, and more
• Local charity events

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.