• Functional area: Research and Development
• Country: United States (Wyoming, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Washington, Virginia, Vermont, Utah, Texas, Tennessee, South Dakota, South Carolina, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Dakota, North Carolina, New York, New Mexico, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Nevada, Nebraska, Montana, Missouri, Mississippi, Minnesota, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Louisiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Idaho, Hawaii, Georgia, Florida, District of Columbia, Delaware, Connecticut, Colorado, California, Arkansas, Arizona, Alaska, Alabama)
• On-Site/Remote: Sur place
• Company name: Edwards Vacuum, LLC
• Date of Posting: August 6, 2025
• Last date to apply: August 20, 2025

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Edwards has been engineering environments where innovation thrives for more than 100 years.Our legacy is built on a willingness to push the boundaries of science – that’s why we’re a global leader of vacuum and abatement. Being part of Atlas Copco Group means we have thousands of employees around the world; this is your opportunity to work alongside passion, expertise, and with the latest technology to transform industries such as electronics, medical research, renewable energy and more.Together, we have the power to improve millions of lives and shape countless careers.

The Role:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be joining a cross-functional team of electrical, software, and mechanical engineers working on our next generation for cryogenic vacuum pumps and chillers. They will lead the engineering/project team in the design, analysis, testing, and validation of Refrigerators, Compressors and Pumps through full Product Life Cycle. This will involve developing and implementing innovative solutions, leading the product development process, and working on a cross-functional team to deliver projects on-time

There’s power in ownership. We’ll expect you to uphold commitments, and drive results while embracing diverse perspectives. By staying curious, experimenting, and collaborating, you’ll innovate, make informed decisions, and contribute to shared success.

Main Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following key areas:

• Lead New Product Introduction Projects related to Industrial Products including Pumps, Compressors, and Accessories.
• Innovate new products ideas and testing methodologies to support multi-generation product plan
• Guide a team of engineers and technicians through Design, Technical Reviews, Modelling, Analysis, Verification, Validation, and Design Transfer
• Responsible for full lifecycle planning from System Level Requirements to Final Release of Product to Customers
• Work closely with other functions to ensure goals related to product cost, product quality, and product lead times are met
• Chair Design Reviews with Project Team and other SMEs. Document the findings and follow through on Actions and Decisions
• Develop Test Plans that are aligned with the Performance Objectives driven by System Specifications
• Work closely with Applications Engineers and Product Management Team to develop Technical Requirements Specifications
• Provide inputs to Multi-Generation Technology Plans, Multi-Generation Product Plans, and Competitive Assessment
• Perform estimates of effort and duration for tasks, ensuring the design meets cost and schedule goals
• Publish White Papers, Technical Bulletins, and Engineering Reports to build Technical Knowledge Repository
• Develop novel system, product, and component concepts to develop intellectual property and file patents

It goes without saying that you’ll:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with minimum of 7+ years of industrial experience or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, a minimum of 5+ years of industrial experience
• Have a demonstrated track record of leading Design Development projects in Industrial Products with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
• Have a high proficiency in GD&T, CAD Modeling (Solidworks and/or Creo preferred)
• Have extensive experience in Conceptual Designs, Prototyping, and Functional Testing on Industrial Products like Pump, Refrigerators, or Compressors
• Have expertise with the developing and executing Design Verification Test Methodologies, at the component and system level, utilizing risk analysis tools.
• Have experience conducting Failure Analysis/Root Cause investigations
• Have experience in a manufacturing environment and familiar with design for manufacturing and assembly principles (DfM/DfA)
• Have strong written and verbalcommunication skills to communicate Technical Information to a broad range of audience including Cross-Functional Leadership Team
• Have a track record of having driven work assignments to completion, with accuracy and timeliness
• Have demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team

You don’t need to tick every box to be suitable – a willingness to learn goes a long way. So, if you keep reading and feel inspired, always apply.

It’s a bonus if you:

• Have experience in material selection to achieve specialized functions such as low friction, sealing, and extreme temperatures preferred
• Have experience in Data Acquisition Systems used for Verification Testing including programming on tools like LabVIEW preferred as well as Statistical Data Analysis
• Have a bias towards action, and creative solutions

What you can expect from us:

• A friendly, family-like atmosphere
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop
• A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour, and integrity
• Potential to see your ideas realised and to make an impact
• New challenges and new things to learn every day
• Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group
• An excellent remuneration & benefits package - including competitive salary, a medical plan and achievable variable compensation structure

We believe in empowering you through purpose and collaboration. Together with Passion, Innovation and cutting-edge technology, the possibilities to shape thefuture are endless. Apply now.

Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.

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