Mechanical Project Engineer

Company: Lincoln Electric
Location: Coldwater
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. Location: Coldwater Employment Status: Salary Full-Time Req ID: 27771 ? ? Position Summary Manage engineering processes required to design, build, ship, and service Lincoln Electric Automation equipment. Position Responsibilities Coordinate and Lead Engineering Design (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) Lead Project Team in the effort of adhering to both a challenging project timeline as well as a tight financial budget (hours and material) Assist in establishing Project timelines and determining manpower needs Assist purchasing in establishing costs and suppliers for purchased items Assist onsite installation and startup activities including commissioning of equipment and resolution with customer as part of the installation Assist in developing/maintaining engineering and product standards Coordinate compiling of operator and maintenance manuals Ensure required ISO documentation is completed. Work well in a team environment and communication groups may include; Machine builders, Project Management, Engineering Teams, Management, and support functions Assist in team performance evaluations and lead mentoring process of new/inexperienced engineers Must present mechanical designs to the customers designers Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Excellent problem solving skills and can work under pressure Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy Essential Skills and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or proven equivalent in experience desired CAD (3D modeling) & Solidworks required 5 years of experience in manufacturing and design of industrial automated equipment preferred Industrial hydraulic and pneumatic experience preferred Team Leadership experience Ability to work independently and in a team environment Excellent verbal and written skills Stay up to date with industry developments and technologies Commitment to company values Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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