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.

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.

• Design and specify product component parts, subassemblies, and complete assemblies (New Product Development).
• Assist R&D personnel with set-up and laboratory testing to validate product performance.
• Analyze and interpret test data and make product revisions as necessary to comply with performance and safety requirements.
• Read, create, and maintain engineering documents such as exploded part assemblies, basic wiring and electrical schematics, and fabrication/machined detail drawings.
• Use the ECN (Engineering Change Notice) process to effectively and efficiently manage change aimed toward product improvement.
• Formulate product design specifications and update as required.
• Support assembly line by analyzing and solving problems or obstacles that occur during production.
• Help train production line and service departments for new builds and product improvements.
• Productively function in a fast-paced Engineering department that works intimately with manufacturing plant, sales personnel, and Service/Training team.
• Occasionally travel to assist with new applications, diagnostics, or trade shows.
• Assist with maintaining applications/equipment and how they integrate with evolving model year truck manufacturer changes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Up to 50% travel to customer sites expected throughout North America

• Mechanical Engineering, Technologist or related degree preferred, but will consider relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years experience in design, troubleshooting, and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic controls and systems.
• Experience with rotary screw compressors.
• Good aptitude with hydraulic and mechanical driven equipment.
• Experience with automotive power train – work trucks, large equipment, and PTO 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.

• 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