Entry Level Mechanical Engineering Technologist Jobs
New grad mechanical engineering technologist 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 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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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 Engineering Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mechanical engineering technologist job?
Entry level employers look for hands-on technical skills over years on the job. A portfolio showing CAD drafting, materials testing, or prototype work from coursework or internships gives you a strong edge. Familiarity with industry software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD, combined with any lab or co-op experience, signals readiness. Applying to roles that explicitly list 0 to 2 years as acceptable widens your options considerably.
Which companies hire entry level mechanical engineering technologists?
Companies hiring entry level mechanical engineering technologists right now include Jobot, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Salas O'Brien, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, defense contractors, and engineering consulting firms tend to post the most openings, often as part of structured early-career or new grad programs.
Are there remote entry level mechanical engineering technologist jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 14% of entry level mechanical engineering technologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options do exist. Remote positions typically involve documentation, drafting support, or quality analysis tasks that can be completed off-site.
Are these new grad mechanical engineering technologist jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mechanical engineering technologist roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, and treats a strong technical portfolio as equivalent to on-the-job tenure. If the posting does not require a minimum number of years, it generally fits this category.
Which industries hire the most entry level mechanical engineering technologists?
Entry Level mechanical engineering technologist 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 rely on sustained technical production, testing, and design support work that suits candidates building their foundational skills.