Mechanical Engineer I Job at Swoon, Rapid City, SD

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  • Swoon
  • Rapid City, SD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer 1

Client : Caterpillar
Location: SD-Rapid City - Engineering Design Center
Remote Possibility: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible start times (Core hours 8am-3pm MST)
Estimated Duration: 24 months

 

Export Controls Required: Yes
Assets Provided: Caterpillar will provide necessary assets
Interview Process: Virtual interviews, one round with multiple interviewers

Job Description:

The primary role of the Mechanical Engineer is to research, investigate, and design mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes, with a focus on hydraulics. The engineer will be responsible for creating engineering drawings and interpreting blueprints.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test mechanical devices such as tools, engines, and machines, with an emphasis on hydraulics.
  • Analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to assess project feasibility in terms of time and cost.
  • Assist drafters with structural designs using tools, equipment, or engineering software.

Required Skills:

  • Creativity, strong verbal and written communication skills, and solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Team-oriented and detail-focused.
  • Proficiency in making sketches, engineering drawings, and performing common calculations.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports, especially hydraulic schematics.
  • Experience with CAD software related to the engineering field, such as Creo or SolidWorks.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
  • 2-4 years of experience in the field, with at least 1 year of experience in hydraulics.
  • Experience with CAD software (preferably Creo) and print reading is required.
  • Manufacturing experience is desired.

Preferred Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in hydraulics.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Disqualifiers:

  • Candidates with 15+ years of experience or a Master's degree will not be considered.

Candidate Value Proposition:

This is a fast-paced, highly rewarding opportunity to work with Caterpillar's Hydraulics team, supporting sustainability efforts and advancing new technologies. You will gain exposure to multiple projects, learn new skills, and contribute to meaningful work. Caterpillar’s global presence offers long-term career opportunities and personal growth.

Why Caterpillar? "At Caterpillar, you can build what matters to you. Whether it's ground-breaking products or a lifelong career, we offer opportunities to collaborate with the best minds, complete meaningful work, and continuously grow. With 150 locations worldwide, what you create at Caterpillar impacts people across the globe."

Company Description

Come get Swoon’d!!
Swoon handles the staffing need of over 80 Fortune 500 clients.
We have won Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation Award 6 years in a row.
Swoon was also awarded the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US from 2016 – 2020.

Company Description

Come get Swoon’d!!\r\nSwoon handles the staffing need of over 80 Fortune 500 clients.\r\nWe have won Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation Award 6 years in a row.\r\nSwoon was also awarded the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US from 2016 – 2020.

Job Tags

Remote job, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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