Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Qnity is seeking an innovative and hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and scale-up of advanced technologies from concept through pilot-scale demonstration and commercialization. The successful candidate will combine strong mechanical engineering expertise with experience in pilot plants, process equipment, additive manufacturing, and automation to develop innovative solutions that accelerate technology development and create business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and process equipment using SolidWorks and engineering best practices.
• Lead equipment design, modification, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization activities.
• Support laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing-scale equipment and processes.
• Apply reliability engineering principles to improve equipment performance, maintainability, and lifecycle costs.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support capital projects from concept through execution, startup, and completion.

Required Qualifications

•  M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of practical industrial experience. Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Preferred
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks/CAD for equipment design, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience designing and supporting mechanical equipment for industrial, manufacturing, pilot plant, or process applications.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reliability improvement projects, and failure investigations.
• Excellent project management, technical communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex projects and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mechatronics, automation, robotics, sensors, actuators, and control system integration.
• Experience with capital project planning, budgeting, commissioning, startup, and contractor management.

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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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The Pay range for this role is $80,150.00 - $125,950.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined: Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.