Design Engineer Jobs in Indiana
Design Engineer jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and the South Bend corridor, where manufacturers and engineering firms maintain deep, long-standing footprints. Cummins, Eli Lilly, and Rolls-Royce are among the established employers that consistently bring on design engineers across mechanical, electrical, and product development specialties. Demand is strong at every level, from early-career positions to senior roles leading complex development programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Aftermarket Projects Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Travel: Approximately 15%–25%, primarily within North America. Occasional international travel may be required.
Position Summary
The Aftermarket Projects Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for mechanical design work supporting R&M projects, equipment upgrades, rebuilds, and retrofits. This role develops practical solutions for equipment already in use at customer sites, including projects involving older designs and incomplete documentation.
The engineer will update legacy drawings, develop new design packages, and support die design as needed. Success in this role requires strong mechanical design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining design standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical designs and drawing packages for R&M projects, equipment rebuilds, retrofits, modifications, and modernization projects.
- Review and update legacy equipment drawings, converting older designs and incomplete documentation to current standards.
- Requires the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of design projects, balancing varying complexity and deadlines while upholding design standards
- Manage a portfolio of design projects with varying complexity and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and design quality.
- Collaborate with Customer Care Technical Sales, Project Managers, Service, Mechanical Design, and Electrical Design to develop practical project solutions.
- Support quote development with design input, scope clarification, and technical feasibility reviews.
- Visit customer sites as needed to assess existing equipment and gather information for accurate designs.
- Assist with pretzel dies, wire cut dies, and related tooling designs as needed.
- Identify design risks early and communicate concerns to the project team.
- Provide technical clarification and design support to field installation teams during project execution.
- Maintain organized project files, drawings, and documentation.
- Resolve design challenges when equipment conditions differ from original drawings or available records.
Qualifications
- 5 plus years of mechanical design experience preferred; a combination of education and expereince will be considered.
- Experience with industrial machinery, OEM equipment, or food processing equipment strongly preferred
- Strong CAD experience required. SolidWorks or similar design software preferred
- Ability to interpret and update legacy drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to design practical field retrofit solutions
- Experience with equipment upgrades, rebuilds, or modernization projects preferred
- Ability to work closely with service technicians, project managers, engineers, and customers
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Willingness to travel 15 to 25 percent as needed, primarily in North America. International travel may be required occasionally
- Experience with bakery, snack food, pretzel, cookie, cracker, or dough processing equipment is a plus
- Strong motivation to learn and grow internally within the organization (Succession Planning)
Aftermarket Projects Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Travel: Approximately 15%–25%, primarily within North America. Occasional international travel may be required.
Position Summary
The Aftermarket Projects Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for mechanical design work supporting R&M projects, equipment upgrades, rebuilds, and retrofits. This role develops practical solutions for equipment already in use at customer sites, including projects involving older designs and incomplete documentation.
The engineer will update legacy drawings, develop new design packages, and support die design as needed. Success in this role requires strong mechanical design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining design standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical designs and drawing packages for R&M projects, equipment rebuilds, retrofits, modifications, and modernization projects.
- Review and update legacy equipment drawings, converting older designs and incomplete documentation to current standards.
- Requires the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of design projects, balancing varying complexity and deadlines while upholding design standards
- Manage a portfolio of design projects with varying complexity and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and design quality.
- Collaborate with Customer Care Technical Sales, Project Managers, Service, Mechanical Design, and Electrical Design to develop practical project solutions.
- Support quote development with design input, scope clarification, and technical feasibility reviews.
- Visit customer sites as needed to assess existing equipment and gather information for accurate designs.
- Assist with pretzel dies, wire cut dies, and related tooling designs as needed.
- Identify design risks early and communicate concerns to the project team.
- Provide technical clarification and design support to field installation teams during project execution.
- Maintain organized project files, drawings, and documentation.
- Resolve design challenges when equipment conditions differ from original drawings or available records.
Qualifications
- 5 plus years of mechanical design experience preferred; a combination of education and expereince will be considered.
- Experience with industrial machinery, OEM equipment, or food processing equipment strongly preferred
- Strong CAD experience required. SolidWorks or similar design software preferred
- Ability to interpret and update legacy drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to design practical field retrofit solutions
- Experience with equipment upgrades, rebuilds, or modernization projects preferred
- Ability to work closely with service technicians, project managers, engineers, and customers
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Willingness to travel 15 to 25 percent as needed, primarily in North America. International travel may be required occasionally
- Experience with bakery, snack food, pretzel, cookie, cracker, or dough processing equipment is a plus
- Strong motivation to learn and grow internally within the organization (Succession Planning)
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA for design and modeling
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change order processes
- Familiarity with GD&T principles and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of materials selection, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability
- Strong collaboration and documentation skills for cross-functional engineering team environments
Design Engineer Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Indiana?
Most design engineer roles in Indiana require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program. While a Professional Engineer license issued through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency is not required for most industry design roles, it strengthens candidacy for senior positions and is required for roles involving public safety or infrastructure. Many Indiana employers also value internship experience with in-state manufacturers during your degree.
Which companies hire design engineers in Indiana?
Companies currently hiring design engineers in Indiana include Ryan Fireprotection, Caterpillar, and Toyota Automated Logistics, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Indiana's strong advanced manufacturing and life sciences base means consistent demand from both large OEMs and the regional supplier networks that support them.
Which Indiana cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne lead Indiana in design engineer openings. Indianapolis draws the broadest range of employers given its size and its concentration of life sciences, defense, and advanced manufacturing headquarters, while Fort Wayne and South Bend reflect the dense automotive and industrial equipment supplier networks that anchor those regional economies.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely digital fields, since design engineers often need access to labs, prototypes, and manufacturing floors. About 35% of design engineer openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is meaningful but not the norm. The parts of the role most likely to go remote are systems-level design, documentation, and CAD-heavy work that doesn't require hands-on builds.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to co-op and new-graduate programs at Indiana's large manufacturers, where structured rotational programs exist precisely for candidates without professional experience. Employers like Cummins and Rolls-Royce run formal early-career engineering tracks in Indiana. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as drafting technician or manufacturing engineer often move into design roles after demonstrating CAD proficiency. A strong project portfolio, an ABET-accredited degree, and any internship tied to Indiana-based production will make your application stand out.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Search the roles that fit your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is needed to see the listings.
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