Entry Level Lead Mechanical Engineer Jobs
New grad lead mechanical engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Education, with employers like Jobot, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Salas O'Brien hiring at this level now.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position is an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join our EV Battery Technology team. This role focuses on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and support of manufacturing systems used in EV battery development, including automation, robotics, inspection systems, and data acquisition equipment.
The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with engineering, production, and external partners to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mechanical and electromechanical systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
This position requires fluency in both Korean and English to support collaboration with Korean-speaking stakeholders and global teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and support preventive and corrective maintenance for production and laboratory equipment to ensure operational reliability
- Assist with installation, setup, troubleshooting, and improvement of mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Collaborate with engineering teams on automation systems and equipment enhancements
- Support automation equipment, industrial computers, and related system infrastructure
- Coordinate maintenance activities and troubleshooting efforts with production teams
- Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and improvement actions
- Work with external vendors on equipment repairs, diagnostics, and system upgrades
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability
QUALIFICATIONS
- Korean and English bilingual proficiency required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
- 0–5 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or equipment support environments (entry-level candidates welcome)
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and production processes
- Exposure to automation systems, industrial controls, or robotics preferred
- Familiarity with Windows-based industrial systems and basic networking is a plus
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid sick leave; life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance; and optional voluntary life/AD&D coverage. Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position is an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join our EV Battery Technology team. This role focuses on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and support of manufacturing systems used in EV battery development, including automation, robotics, inspection systems, and data acquisition equipment.
The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with engineering, production, and external partners to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mechanical and electromechanical systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
This position requires fluency in both Korean and English to support collaboration with Korean-speaking stakeholders and global teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and support preventive and corrective maintenance for production and laboratory equipment to ensure operational reliability
- Assist with installation, setup, troubleshooting, and improvement of mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Collaborate with engineering teams on automation systems and equipment enhancements
- Support automation equipment, industrial computers, and related system infrastructure
- Coordinate maintenance activities and troubleshooting efforts with production teams
- Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and improvement actions
- Work with external vendors on equipment repairs, diagnostics, and system upgrades
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability
QUALIFICATIONS
- Korean and English bilingual proficiency required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
- 0–5 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or equipment support environments (entry-level candidates welcome)
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and production processes
- Exposure to automation systems, industrial controls, or robotics preferred
- Familiarity with Windows-based industrial systems and basic networking is a plus
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid sick leave; life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance; and optional voluntary life/AD&D coverage. Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
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Entry Level Lead Mechanical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead mechanical engineer job?
Focus on building a portfolio that shows hands-on project work, whether from coursework, internships, or personal builds. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can apply fundamentals like CAD modeling, tolerancing, and materials selection to real problems. Internship experience, senior capstone projects, and familiarity with tools like SolidWorks or AutoCAD give candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level lead mechanical engineers?
Companies hiring entry level lead mechanical engineers right now include Jobot, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Salas O'Brien, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturing firms, aerospace and defense contractors, and product development companies that run structured early-career programs or have high equipment throughput requiring junior engineering support.
Are there remote entry level lead mechanical engineer jobs?
Yes, though most mechanical engineering roles at the entry level are on-site because of lab, equipment, or production floor requirements. About 14% of entry level lead mechanical engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in design-heavy or software-integrated roles where CAD work and reviews can happen off-site.
Are these new grad lead mechanical engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or calls out a degree in mechanical engineering as the primary qualification. If a role lists a portfolio or personal projects as acceptable experience, it is built for candidates at this stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead mechanical engineers?
Entry Level lead mechanical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they have ongoing production, design iteration, or equipment maintenance needs that make early-career mechanical engineers a practical and cost-effective addition to engineering teams.