Entry Level Mechanical Designer Jobs

New grad mechanical designer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can matter more than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like ENFRA, Fishbeck, and Jobot hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles28
Top stateUtah
Top employerENFRA
Top citySalt Lake City, UT
Work type68% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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ENFRA
Mechanical Designer II
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ENFRA
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Mechanical Designer II
ENFRA
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mechanical Engineering
$27 - $37/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Modern Process Equipment
Mechanical Designer — 3D and Process Design
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Modern Process Equipment
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Mechanical Designer — 3D and Process Design
Modern Process Equipment
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Associate's degree in drafting

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Absen Inc.
Mechanical Designer
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Absen Inc.
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Mechanical Designer
Absen Inc.
Orlando, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$20 - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Autoliv
Mechanical Designer
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Autoliv
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Mechanical Designer
Autoliv
Ogden, Utah
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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ENFRA
Mechanical Designer I
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ENFRA
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Mechanical Designer I
ENFRA
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Business Strategy
Growth Marketing
Product Management
$26 - $35/hr
Associate's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Mechanical Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

ENFRA
ENFRA4 open roles
Fishbeck
Fishbeck2 open roles
Jobot
Jobot1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Manufacturing6
  • Construction & Real Estate3
  • Technology & Software2
  • Food & Beverage1

Entry Level Mechanical Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level mechanical designer job?

Entry level mechanical designer roles go to candidates who can show practical work, even without years of experience. A portfolio with CAD models, drawings, or school projects demonstrates the skills employers care about most. Internships and capstone projects carry real weight at this stage. Familiarity with tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA and a degree in mechanical or related engineering puts you in a strong position.

Which companies hire entry level mechanical designers?

Companies hiring entry level mechanical designers right now include ENFRA, Fishbeck, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including manufacturers, product development firms, defense contractors, and engineering consultancies that build their teams by bringing in early-career talent and training them from the ground up.

Are there remote entry level mechanical designer jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 32% of entry level mechanical designer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work. Hybrid arrangements are more common at larger companies, while fully remote positions tend to be concentrated in software-adjacent design and simulation roles where lab or shop access is not required.

Are these new grad mechanical designer jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time history. If a listing mentions entry level, junior, or associate in the title or description, it is designed for candidates at the start of their career.

Which industries hire the most entry level mechanical designers?

Entry Level mechanical designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they have steady product development cycles, established engineering teams that mentor junior staff, and consistent demand for CAD-proficient designers who can contribute quickly without needing years of specialized experience first.