Engineer I, Mechanical Design

Job Summary

CECO is a leading, environmentally focused diversified industrial company, delivering innovative solutions that protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment worldwide. With more than 150 years of history and deep application expertise, CECO serves a broad range of industries, including air, water, and energy transition markets. Our legacy began in 1869 with the founding of the Dean Brothers Pump Company, addressing high-temperature pumping challenges. A century later, Claremont Engineering was established, evolving into CECO Environmental. Today, CECO proudly encompasses over 20 trusted brands, each committed to providing solutions that safeguard people, the environment, and industrial operations.  

  

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Separation & Filtration plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.  

 

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing mechanical components. This role requires high creativity to innovate and improve product designs. Additionally, the engineer will oversee and coordinate manufacturing, tooling, and delivery processes to create efficient and reliable products. 

 

 

Your Responsibilities Will Be:  

• Design, build, and purchase, from concept to commission, parts designed to improve the performance of separation equipment. 

• Managing projects within the timeframe, budget, and performance expectations. 

• Overseeing the development and manufacturing of physical prototypes for testing. 

• Assemble and test prototype systems. 

• Develop and maintain key supplier relationships. 

• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements. 

• Field commissioning and installation of designed parts. 

   

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology. 

• Ability to invent new parts, generate detailed drawings, and estimate costs. 

• Logical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to present designs to internal teams (sales, engineering, etc.). 

• Works well in a cross-functional, open-communication environment. 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. 

• 10-25% travel within North America expected. 

• Willing and able to enter hydrocarbon and chemical processing facilities. 

• Wear steel toed boots, fire retardant clothing, hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, gas monitors, and applicable safety gear, when in the field. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks experience.  

• Machining experience with lathes or mills, manual or CNC. 

• Recent graduates considered; 2+ years’ experience preferred.   

ADA Requirements:   

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.   

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.  

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.  Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers’ facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues.  

• Compliance with company attendance standards.      

 

We Offer:  

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.   

 

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our cu