Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Jobs
New grad mechanical engineer jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience to their first professional roles, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with employers like Affiliated Engineers, HDR, and LANXESS hiring at this level now.
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Job Brief
Provides engineering design support for construction of custom fabricated mobile equipment. This position will also provide manufacturing & field support for such equipment.
Provide engineering design support for construction of custom fabricated mobile equipment. This position will also provide manufacturing and field support for such equipment.
Role Competencies:
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Full understanding of engineering principles as they relate to design of equipment.
- Ability to interact with employees within the organization while demonstrating professionalism and diplomacy.
- Ability to cut through complexity, generate new insights and bring fresh ideas to solving problems.
- Assist in development and presentation of technical training information for customers internal and external to the organization.
- Capable of maintaining energy through change processes and possess the ability to champion change efforts.
- Provide decision making outcomes based on analysing data.
- Technical writing skills.
Essential Functions:
- Provide engineering support in development of new equipment and during build of equipment in the production area.
- Provide on-going field technical support to customer base.
- Control system design and optimization through software and hardware enhancements.
- Generate engineering standards for manufacturing products and documentation of manuals.
- Participate in daily, weekly, monthly meetings to discuss design and manufacture of equipment.
Decision Making Authority:
- Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems at Tradestar.
- Capable of making design decisions based on data.
- Suggest, approve, and implement position relevant improvement ideas
- Stop work and escalate unsafe working conditions/behaviors to Supervisor
- Develop and refine work standards in accordance with safe work practices and policy
Major Challenges:
- Prioritizing work when pulled in different directions from multiple customers
- Managing changing priorities and expectations
- Adjusting to multiple business changes
- Ability to work with challenging individuals/groups internal and external to the organization.
Requirements:
- Education: BS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering for accredited school
- Experience: 0-5 years
- Technical:
- Proficient in ACAD and Solidworks with ability to learn nuances of file storage nomenclature specific to the business.
- Ability to apply engineering principles to design of metal fabricated equipment.
- Capable of understanding engineering design standards with the ability to apply knowledge to improvement of such standards.
- Knowledge of PLC programming methodologies and programming languages (C++ and Visual Studios).
- Proficiency in MS office Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook.
- Ability to apply engineering skills to design of hydraulic systems, weight center of gravities, and equipment control systems,
- Green belt equivalent knowledge of LEAN.
Work Environment & Physical Conditions:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (Refer to PD Guidelines).
- Ability to wear and care for applicable personal protective equipment (such as, safety glasses and shoes, respirator, hard hat and ear protection, safety harness) as required by site specific requirements
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
- Working for long periods of time while sitting at a desk at a computer station.
- Working under, on, or around large equipment
- Ability to work in close quarters with limited space
- Exposure to harsh weather conditions (extreme cold/heat/wind) while on service calls at customer locations
Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Being a part of the Dyno Nobel team is a combination of everything that is unique about Dyno Nobel: our culture, our core values, our commitment to safety, but most importantly, it is our people. It is what set us apart from your average employer, and is everything that makes Dyno Nobel a great place to work. At Dyno Nobel, we are committed to equal employment opportunity.
Dyno Nobel does not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Our supplier base is restricted to specified hiring needs. Therefore, any resume received from an unapproved supplier will be considered unsolicited, and Dyno Nobel will not be obligated to pay a referral or placement fee.
Job Brief
Provides engineering design support for construction of custom fabricated mobile equipment. This position will also provide manufacturing & field support for such equipment.
Provide engineering design support for construction of custom fabricated mobile equipment. This position will also provide manufacturing and field support for such equipment.
Role Competencies:
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Full understanding of engineering principles as they relate to design of equipment.
- Ability to interact with employees within the organization while demonstrating professionalism and diplomacy.
- Ability to cut through complexity, generate new insights and bring fresh ideas to solving problems.
- Assist in development and presentation of technical training information for customers internal and external to the organization.
- Capable of maintaining energy through change processes and possess the ability to champion change efforts.
- Provide decision making outcomes based on analysing data.
- Technical writing skills.
Essential Functions:
- Provide engineering support in development of new equipment and during build of equipment in the production area.
- Provide on-going field technical support to customer base.
- Control system design and optimization through software and hardware enhancements.
- Generate engineering standards for manufacturing products and documentation of manuals.
- Participate in daily, weekly, monthly meetings to discuss design and manufacture of equipment.
Decision Making Authority:
- Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems at Tradestar.
- Capable of making design decisions based on data.
- Suggest, approve, and implement position relevant improvement ideas
- Stop work and escalate unsafe working conditions/behaviors to Supervisor
- Develop and refine work standards in accordance with safe work practices and policy
Major Challenges:
- Prioritizing work when pulled in different directions from multiple customers
- Managing changing priorities and expectations
- Adjusting to multiple business changes
- Ability to work with challenging individuals/groups internal and external to the organization.
Requirements:
- Education: BS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering for accredited school
- Experience: 0-5 years
- Technical:
- Proficient in ACAD and Solidworks with ability to learn nuances of file storage nomenclature specific to the business.
- Ability to apply engineering principles to design of metal fabricated equipment.
- Capable of understanding engineering design standards with the ability to apply knowledge to improvement of such standards.
- Knowledge of PLC programming methodologies and programming languages (C++ and Visual Studios).
- Proficiency in MS office Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook.
- Ability to apply engineering skills to design of hydraulic systems, weight center of gravities, and equipment control systems,
- Green belt equivalent knowledge of LEAN.
Work Environment & Physical Conditions:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (Refer to PD Guidelines).
- Ability to wear and care for applicable personal protective equipment (such as, safety glasses and shoes, respirator, hard hat and ear protection, safety harness) as required by site specific requirements
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
- Working for long periods of time while sitting at a desk at a computer station.
- Working under, on, or around large equipment
- Ability to work in close quarters with limited space
- Exposure to harsh weather conditions (extreme cold/heat/wind) while on service calls at customer locations
Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Being a part of the Dyno Nobel team is a combination of everything that is unique about Dyno Nobel: our culture, our core values, our commitment to safety, but most importantly, it is our people. It is what set us apart from your average employer, and is everything that makes Dyno Nobel a great place to work. At Dyno Nobel, we are committed to equal employment opportunity.
Dyno Nobel does not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Our supplier base is restricted to specified hiring needs. Therefore, any resume received from an unapproved supplier will be considered unsolicited, and Dyno Nobel will not be obligated to pay a referral or placement fee.
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Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mechanical engineer job?
Entry level mechanical engineer roles reward candidates who show hands-on proof of work. Employers at this level look for relevant internships, capstone projects, CAD proficiency, and familiarity with manufacturing or design processes. A portfolio that demonstrates real problem-solving, even from coursework or personal projects, gives you a clear edge over candidates who only list coursework on a resume.
Which companies hire entry level mechanical engineers?
Companies hiring entry level mechanical engineers right now include Affiliated Engineers, HDR, and LANXESS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Employers range from large manufacturers and defense contractors to engineering consultancies and consumer product companies, many of which run structured new graduate programs designed to build foundational skills on the job.
Are there remote entry level mechanical engineer jobs?
Yes, though most mechanical engineering work at this level involves physical prototypes, lab equipment, or manufacturing floors that require being on-site. About 19% of entry level mechanical engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles most common in software-adjacent areas like simulation, CAD modeling, and technical documentation.
Are these new grad mechanical engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mechanical engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes 0 to 2 years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or accepts a strong project portfolio in place of full-time work history. Roles labeled junior or associate also fall into this category and are a natural fit for candidates just entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level mechanical engineers?
Entry Level mechanical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they depend on a steady pipeline of engineers to support product development, testing, and manufacturing operations, and they typically offer structured onboarding that suits candidates with limited professional experience.