The Mechanical Engineer II designs, develops, prototypes, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and delivery system solutions. This role drives creative approaches to solve complex design challenges centered on performance, reliability, supportability, usability, and cost-effectiveness.
Work Location: Based in Heller’s offices in Florham Park, NJ. Heller will consider candidates to work hybrid after successful acclimation, with travel to the office as needed.
Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, prototypes, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and delivery.
- Generate new and creative approaches to solving problems centered on performance, reliability, supportability, usability, and cost effectiveness.
- Controllably push the limits of mechanical design as it relates to product delivery.
- Support manufacturing with design, fabrication, and assembly improvements.
- Uses 3D CAD / SolidWorks models for new designs followed up with 2D and assembly drawings for release to manufacturing.
- Review and certify all 2D and assembly drawings for final release to manufacturing.
- Conducts analysis and tests to determine weaknesses and failures.
- Design and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
- Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.
- Identifies appropriate materials and processes to ensure the quality, performance, and manufacturability of products.
- Support and work closely with sales and service teams for customer demands. Gather and analyze customer feedback for continuous improvement proposals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience required (a Master’s degree can augment 2 years of the experience requirement).
- Specialist on complex technical and business matters.
- Knowledge of thermal systems and related heat transfer applications is a plus.
- Knowledge of 3D/2D design tools, such as SolidWorks (or AutoCAD).
- Mechanical aptitude skills including proven mechanical design experience.
- Good understanding of mechanical design including GD&T, structural, and thermal analysis.
- Must have a good understanding of machining and fabrication as it relates to mechanical design.
- Well versed in mechanical designs with sheet metal for structural and cosmetic applications.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Mechanical Engineering degree; Master’s ideal.
- Knowledge of thermal systems and related heat transfer applications.
- Knowledge of thermal processing systems.
- Knowledge of equipment for the Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing industries.
Personal Attributes
- Team player.
- Self-starter, focused, and versatile.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ethics and cultural values consistent with Heller’s standards of excellence.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and follow-through skills.
Life at Heller
Build Your Future at Heller
At Heller Industries, we believe a company is defined not only by what it makes, but by how it works, how it leads, and how it treats its people.
For more than 65 years, Heller has built its reputation on innovation, engineering excellence, customer commitment, and the determination to solve difficult problems. Today, we are continuing that tradition while building the next generation of Heller.
Our values are more than words on a wall. We live them.
- We hold ourselves accountable.
- We do what we say we will do.
- We treat people with respect.
- We work together across functions, countries, and cultures.
- We challenge ourselves to improve, embrace new technology, and find better ways to serve our customers.
- When something matters—to our customers, our colleagues, or our company—we take ownership.
That is what it means to be part of Heller.
We are a global manufacturing and technology company with opportunities across engineering, software, manufacturing, field service, sales, operations, and corporate functions. Our teams work across North America, Europe, and Asia, giving employees the opportunity to work on complex challenges with colleagues around the world.
But global does not mean impersonal.
At Heller, your contribution matters. You will have the opportunity to make decisions, solve meaningful problems, learn from experienced professionals, and see the impact of your work. We want people who are curious, accountable, collaborative, and willing to challenge the status quo.
Whether you are an experienced professional, an engineer beginning your career, a manufacturing expert, a service professional, or someone bringing a different perspective to our organization, there is a place for you at Heller.
Build your expertise. Build your career. Build the future of Heller.
