Heavy Equipment Engineer

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Engineer to join our growing team.

This position is located onsite at one of our locations in Sedro-Woolley, WA, Great Falls, MT, or Layton, UT.

Department Summary

We're looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Engineer to lead the design, development, and improvement of large-scale machinery and equipment systems. You'll own projects from concept through fabrication, commissioning, and support, working closely with manufacturing, operations, and customers. This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, has deep mechanical design expertise, and can mentor junior engineers.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following essential job functions are performed as a Heavy Equipment Engineer:

Lead the mechanical design of heavy equipment, including structural frames, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, lifting mechanisms, and custom tooling, from initial concept to production-ready drawings

Specify and size components such as hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, structural steel, balancing performance, cost, and availability

Performs load calculations, stress analysis, and structural evaluations to ensure the safety and reliability of heavy equipment and lifting systems

Work with fabrication and machining teams to resolve build issues, improve manufacturability, and support weld and assembly processes

Leads root-cause investigations and hands-on troubleshooting for heavy equipment issues in a live production environment

Manages multiple simultaneous projects from preliminary design through detail engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning in production

Ensures heavy equipment design and operation comply with applicable OSHA, ANSI, and other industry safety standards and regulations

Oversee equipment testing, commissioning, and acceptance, and troubleshoot performance or reliability problems in the shop and in the field

Mentor junior engineers and designers and contribute to engineering best practices and standards

The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors

Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of your job

Perform all other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.



EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or a similar field is required.

Must have at least 10 years of professional experience designing and engineering heavy equipment, material handling systems, or large-scale structural/mechanical systems

Strong command of mechanical design fundamentals, statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and machine design

Must have extensive experience performing load and stress analysis for cranes, lifting fixtures, or other heavy equipment

Must have experience using either NX or CATIA, or similar 3D CAD/analysis software

Must have strong working knowledge of applicable safety codes and standards (OSHA, ANSI/ASME, CMAA) governing heavy equipment and lifting systems

Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Must be able to work well in an integrated, multidisciplinary collaborative, team environment including daily interactions with technicians, millwrights, machinists, engineers, and managers

Must be self-motivated and self-directed with attention to detail

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED

Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment

Must be willing to obtain a government issued security clearance

Detailed Wage Information: Wage range for this role is between $130,000 - $170,000, plus benefits and eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, or access assignments. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of base compensation for this role. Actual pay offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
Disability insurance and Life/AD&D insurance
HSA with employer contribution and FSA options
401(k) with employer matching
Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Education reimbursement program

Not sure that you'll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We'll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries' Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at .

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki's work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

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