Mechanical Engineer

OPT

Mechanical Engineer designing mechanical components, modules, and systems for ocean power technologies. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support internal and client projects, ensuring timely execution and high-quality outcomes.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeMonroe Township • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project and product development in timely and efficient execution of internal development programs and client projects
Participate in product and project design reviews and offer best-practice advice in area of expertise
Integrate with the OPT mechanical engineering team and provide input on mechanical engineering design issues
Design mechanical components, modules, and systems for various assigned projects with a focus on meeting all performance requirements while designing for manufacturability (DFM), design to cost (DTC)
Develop SolidWorks models of OPT products and produce drawings of components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies
Perform finite element structural design analysis using ANSYS
Participate in OPT’s Quality Management System through the ECR/ECO process and drawing reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

An accredited BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
3 to 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field
Required Software Capabilities - SolidWorks, MS Office, ANSYS
Experience with Proteus or Orcaflex simulation software, or equivalent preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringdesign for manufacturabilitydesign to costfinite element analysisSolidWorksANSYSproduct designproject designstructural designdrawing reviews

Soft Skills

project supportbest-practice advicecollaborationcommunicationtimely executionefficiency

Certifications

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering