MRO Design Engineer - Rotating Equipment
Summary
Full-time onsite work inspecting, repairing, modifying, and upgrading rotating equipment, with hands-on design, reverse engineering, failure analysis, and shop-floor support. Requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years' experience, and strong SolidWorks/CAD skills.
Highlights
- Work Arrangement
- On-Site
- Experience
- 2+ years mechanical design or manufacturing engineering; 4+ years preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Travel Required
- Occasional travel as required
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
MRO Design Engineer - Rotating Equipment
Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct-Hire
Work Arrangement: Full-Time Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking an MRO Design Engineer to support the inspection, repair, modification, and upgrade of complex rotating equipment and industrial power transmission systems. This hands-on engineering role combines mechanical design, reverse engineering, failure analysis, and manufacturing support with direct involvement in shop-floor repair and overhaul activities.
The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background, strong SolidWorks capabilities, and experience with rotating equipment, gear drives, mechanical power transmission, or industrial equipment repair.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & MRO Engineering
Failure Analysis & Technical Support
Project & Customer Support
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Candidate Must-Haves
Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct-Hire
Work Arrangement: Full-Time Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking an MRO Design Engineer to support the inspection, repair, modification, and upgrade of complex rotating equipment and industrial power transmission systems. This hands-on engineering role combines mechanical design, reverse engineering, failure analysis, and manufacturing support with direct involvement in shop-floor repair and overhaul activities.
The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background, strong SolidWorks capabilities, and experience with rotating equipment, gear drives, mechanical power transmission, or industrial equipment repair.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & MRO Engineering
- Develop engineering solutions for the repair, modification, and upgrade of industrial rotating equipment
- Evaluate equipment and components to determine repair, reuse, or replacement requirements
- Perform dimensional inspections and reverse engineering of components and assemblies
- Develop detailed 3D models, mechanical drawings, and component specifications using SolidWorks
- Perform engineering calculations supporting gear manufacturing and repair
- Define engineering scopes of work and develop repair procedures and manufacturing instructions
Failure Analysis & Technical Support
- Perform failure and root cause analysis on mechanical equipment and components
- Prepare technical reports documenting findings and recommended corrective actions
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, manufacturing, and equipment performance issues
- Provide hands-on engineering support during machining, inspection, assembly, and repair activities
- Implement corrective actions to ensure repairs meet engineering and quality requirements
Project & Customer Support
- Support projects from initial equipment inspection through repair and final delivery
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, field service, manufacturing, and operations teams
- Provide technical guidance to shop personnel throughout repair and manufacturing activities
- Ensure repairs and modifications meet customer specifications, engineering standards, and quality expectations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 2+ years of mechanical design or manufacturing engineering experience
- Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, CAD, and 3D mechanical modeling
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes
- Experience developing detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to provide hands-on engineering support within a manufacturing or service center environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of mechanical design, manufacturing, or MRO engineering experience
- Experience with rotating equipment, industrial gear drives, or mechanical power transmission systems
- Hands-on gearbox repair, overhaul, inspection, or manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of gear design and engineering calculations
- Experience with fluid film and rolling element bearings
- Knowledge of vibration analysis and rotating equipment diagnostics
- Experience with failure analysis and reverse engineering
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Office Suite
- Ability to travel occasionally as required
Candidate Must-Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 2+ years of mechanical design or manufacturing engineering experience
- Strong SolidWorks and CAD experience
- Experience creating mechanical models and detailed engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of mechanical components and manufacturing processes
- Willingness to work full-time onsite in Houston, TX