Mechanical Design Engineer
Virtue America
North Carolina, United States0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- TroubleshootingAuditingMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in North Carolina
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting27%Microsoft Office24%Auditing2%of 127 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: North Carolina
About the Role
We are seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical equipment and manufacturing systems within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates with a background in Mechanical Engineering who are interested in supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment qualification, facility systems, and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and improvement of mechanical equipment and manufacturing systems.
- Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
- Review engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Support equipment qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, as applicable.
- Assist with root cause analysis for mechanical equipment failures and production issues.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Facilities, and Engineering teams.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documents, SOPs, work instructions, and equipment records.
- Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
- Assist with process optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Participate in engineering change controls, risk assessments, and equipment upgrades.
- Support audits and maintain accurate technical documentation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 0–2 years of experience; recent graduates and candidates with relevant internships or academic projects are welcome.
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, and engineering principles.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.