Machinery Engineer Jobs
Machinery Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, and heavy industry, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in machine design, maintenance engineering, and production systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Impact You'll Make
Are you eager to design, test, and develop innovative products for industrial brake and clutch applications? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where engineering excellence, problem-solving, and innovation are valued? Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Engineering team in Brooklyn, Ohio.
This position will be an integral part of the Industrial Clutch and Brake engineering team, supporting both new product development and existing product enhancements. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Quality, Portfolio Management, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to develop robust solutions that improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
This position may require access to information, products, or technologies subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be eligible to access ITAR-controlled information in accordance with applicable U.S. regulations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Create and maintain mechanical designs, engineering drawings, and product documentation for industrial clutch and brake products.
- Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and tolerance stack-up assessments to support new product development and product improvements.
- Develop verification plans, execute product testing, analyze engineering data, and communicate results through technical reports and presentations.
- Manage engineering change processes and maintain product design control to ensure accurate and complete technical documentation.
- Investigate and resolve product performance issues utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D root cause analysis.
- Provide technical support and collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Purchasing, and Marketing, as well as customers and suppliers.
- Lead and execute engineering projects such as supplier qualification initiatives, cost reduction activities, quality improvements, reliability enhancements, and the introduction of new product features.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, testing, or related engineering disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience creating and interpreting mechanical designs and engineering documentation.
- Ability to analyze technical data and apply engineering principles to solve product and process challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, clutch, and braking systems.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, and design for manufacturability principles.
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting products within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success working on cross-functional engineering projects.
Job Criteria
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to balance independent decision-making with collaboration across teams.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical and root-cause problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data quality.
- Results-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll Get from Us
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Want to know more? Please visit our F AQ Pag e .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
The Impact You'll Make
Are you eager to design, test, and develop innovative products for industrial brake and clutch applications? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where engineering excellence, problem-solving, and innovation are valued? Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Engineering team in Brooklyn, Ohio.
This position will be an integral part of the Industrial Clutch and Brake engineering team, supporting both new product development and existing product enhancements. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Quality, Portfolio Management, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to develop robust solutions that improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
This position may require access to information, products, or technologies subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be eligible to access ITAR-controlled information in accordance with applicable U.S. regulations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Create and maintain mechanical designs, engineering drawings, and product documentation for industrial clutch and brake products.
- Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and tolerance stack-up assessments to support new product development and product improvements.
- Develop verification plans, execute product testing, analyze engineering data, and communicate results through technical reports and presentations.
- Manage engineering change processes and maintain product design control to ensure accurate and complete technical documentation.
- Investigate and resolve product performance issues utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D root cause analysis.
- Provide technical support and collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Purchasing, and Marketing, as well as customers and suppliers.
- Lead and execute engineering projects such as supplier qualification initiatives, cost reduction activities, quality improvements, reliability enhancements, and the introduction of new product features.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, testing, or related engineering disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience creating and interpreting mechanical designs and engineering documentation.
- Ability to analyze technical data and apply engineering principles to solve product and process challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, clutch, and braking systems.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, and design for manufacturability principles.
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting products within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success working on cross-functional engineering projects.
Job Criteria
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to balance independent decision-making with collaboration across teams.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical and root-cause problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data quality.
- Results-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll Get from Us
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Want to know more? Please visit our F AQ Pag e .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in machinery engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA
- Experience with machine design, fabrication, and manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
- Familiarity with safety standards such as OSHA, ASME, or ISO regulations
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial machinery or equipment
Tips for Your Machinery Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for ATS parsing
Machinery engineer postings often filter resumes by keywords like CAD software names, machine types, and certification acronyms. Pull exact terms from each job description and work them naturally into your experience bullets so automated screeners don't discard your application before a human sees it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists machinery engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight failure analysis on your resume
Many machinery engineer roles center on diagnosing equipment failures, not just designing from scratch. If you've led root cause analyses or corrective action reports, call those out explicitly with the equipment type and outcome, since hiring managers scan for that language first.
Target postings by equipment category
Machinery engineers are often hired for specific equipment families like rotating equipment, conveyors, or precision tooling. Searching by those terms rather than just job title surfaces openings that match your hands-on background and skips roles that need a different specialization.
Prepare for a technical screening exercise
Many machinery engineer interviews include a take-home or on-site design problem involving tolerances, load calculations, or material selection. Brush up on your fundamentals in those areas and be ready to walk an interviewer through your reasoning out loud, not just your final answer.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Machinery engineer roles are heavily concentrated in plant and facility locations that may require you to move. If relocation is on the table, ask about the package specifics, start-date flexibility, and whether temporary housing is covered before you sign, since these terms vary widely by employer.
Machinery Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most machinery engineers?
The most active employers for machinery engineers right now are TÃœV Rheinland, Veterans Prime, and General Dynamics Electric Boat, and the most openings are in Washington, Ohio, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in heavy manufacturing and energy sectors.
How many machinery engineer jobs are remote?
About 64% of machinery engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Sub-areas like design review, documentation, and project management tend to offer the most flexibility, while maintenance and commissioning roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a machinery engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline, since most employers treat that as a baseline requirement. Build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or technician roles working with industrial equipment. Develop proficiency in CAD tools and learn to read and produce engineering drawings. Earning a Professional Engineer license strengthens your candidacy for senior roles.
How do you get hired as a machinery engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles that list 'entry-level' or 'junior' in the posting, and apply to companies with formal rotational or new-grad engineering programs in manufacturing or industrial sectors. Highlight any lab projects, senior design coursework, or personal builds that involved mechanical systems. Getting certified in a widely used CAD platform or completing a maintenance fundamentals course can fill gaps a thin work history creates.
What does the machinery engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter phone screen to confirm your background and expectations, followed by a technical interview covering machine design principles, materials, tolerances, and failure analysis. Some employers add a take-home design exercise or ask you to walk through a past project in detail. Final rounds typically involve meeting the engineering team and sometimes a plant or facility tour.
Where can I find and apply to machinery engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to machinery engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search by location, industry, or specialization to find roles that fit your background, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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