Job ID: CC453730918
Location: Stratford, CT
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 09/18/2026
Mechanical Engineer | Up to $90,000 Based on Experience | Full-Time, Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive salary up to $90,000 annually, based on experience
- Schedule: Full-time with flextime
- Location: Stratford, CT
- Direct hire opportunity with excellent career growth and stability
- Dynamic learning environment with opportunities to collaborate across multiple functions of the business
- Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment focused on employee development and growth
Job Description
A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to research, design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. This position offers broad exposure across engineering, production, technical support, customers, and other areas of the organization. You’ll work with SolidWorks, electrical schematics, PLCs, testing, and product development while solving real-world engineering challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who values continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term professional growth.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical products, components, systems, test procedures, drawings, and solid models using SolidWorks.
- Analyze customer specifications, technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and engineering data to determine design feasibility, performance, cost, and maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate fabrication, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and product modifications to ensure equipment meets engineering and customer specifications.
- Develop electrical schematics and work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pressure vessel designs, calculations, materials specifications, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with production teams, technical support, customers, field technicians, vendors, and regulatory agencies to troubleshoot equipment and support product performance and approvals.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical systems; experience with PLCs and electrical schematics is required for the responsibilities of the role.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, troubleshooting, technical writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in an office/warehouse environment, continuously stand or walk as required, and lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally travel overnight domestically and internationally; valid passport and appropriate identification required.
- Experience with manufacturing compliance requirements or government contracting regulations is preferred.
Benefits and Perks:
- Salary up to $90,000 annually, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits
- Flextime and a supportive working environment
- Opportunities for training, continuous learning, and professional growth
- Broad cross-functional exposure throughout the organization
- Direct-hire career opportunity with long-term growth potential
Your New Organization:
Join an established manufacturing organization with a dynamic learning culture and a strong commitment to employee development. The environment encourages engineers to collaborate across functions, expand their technical knowledge, and take on new challenges while building a long-term career.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is up to $90,000 annually, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
