About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Custom Solutions / package engineering team focused on turbine and rotating equipment packages. You will help deliver mechanical definitions, detailed 3D CAD models and drawings, and manufacturing-ready documentation that meet project requirements and schedules.

• Create and revise 3D models and assemblies using Creo Parametric to define turbo-machinery package systems and components (fuel, lube, start systems and other supporting subsystems)
• Develop Mechanical Interface Drawings (MIDs), bills of materials (BOMs) and production drawings with accuracy and on-time delivery
• Design custom piping, hose runs, brackets and structural components and apply basic structural analysis methods where needed
• Coordinate design requirements across teams — production, purchasing, suppliers, and field service — to resolve technical issues and ensure constructability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, process improvements) and participate in design reviews, DFMEAs and issue resolution
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the mechanical definition matches the ACS/project requirements

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Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical or related)
• Minimum GPA: 2.8
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, CAD modeling and drawing production
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent organization, time management, problem solving, and communication skills

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Preferred / Top Candidate Skills

• Experience or coursework related to gas turbine systems and their operation
• Proficiency with Creo Parametric and Windchill (or equivalent PDM/PLM experience)
• Familiarity with configurable/linked data and structured BOM practices
• Basic understanding of structural analysis for piping supports and package components

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Compensation & Benefits

• Summary pay range: $72,360 - $108,540 per year
• Competitive benefits package (subject to plan eligibility): medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) savings plan, HSA/FSA options, incentive bonus, disability and life insurance, parental & adoption benefits, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs.
• Compensation and benefits may vary based on experience, job level, and other individualized factors.

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Location & Work Type

• Location: San Diego, CA (on-site) — this role requires working onsite five days a week
• Relocation assistance: available
• Visa sponsorship: not available for this position
• Pre-employment: any offer is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• This is an entry-level role with room for technical growth into package design, product engineering or field support
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer — disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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