• Disclaimer this is not a remote position. This position will work in the corporate office* Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a locally-owned, premier custom refrigeration system company that provides a one-stop shop for our valued customers. We are proud to provide everything from custom designed refrigeration systems to upkeep and maintenance for our clients. Because of our continuous growth, we are looking for qualified new teammates who share our drive and vision. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who is looking to grow their career. As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be provided with the training and job experience necessary to advance into a leadership role as you progress within the organization. Mechanical Design Engineers provide Project Managers with innovative designs and bills of materials needed to successfully complete each project. This job is perfect for a recent graduate from an accredited engineering program. Why work for us? We can offer you a career path and training to advance your career to the next level! We offer competitive salary, full benefits, substantial retirement packages (15% dollar for dollar match!), and growth opportunities to establish a career. Simply put, we are looking to invest time and money into developing the most elite team in the refrigeration industry. If you want to be the best in the business, this position is for you! Company Values: Our company focuses on four core values: Safety, Quality, Experience and Reliability. Innovative Refrigeration Systems not only meets the needs of our customers, but exceeds their expectations. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, and pursue ever-improving quality. As a full service company, our customers have come to count on our commitment to excellence in every system and service we provide. • Safety: Our company is one of the few in the state of Virginia that is OSHA SHARP certified which means we are a model for workplace health and safety. The safety of our employees is a top priority for us. • Quality: We settle for only the best, and our customers know when they work with us that they are getting the best-in-class products and services. • Experience: We focus on ensuring our staff have the experience necessary to thrive in their career. We do this by offering apprenticeship opportunities, our self-guided STAR training program, and by placing a heavy focus on internal training. • Reliability: High quality product from the start is critical in sustaining long-lasting relationships with our customers. From design, to construction, and continuing into service and aftermarket support, our team offers unbeatable full life-cycle refrigeration expertise. Key Duties: • Using AutoCAD, design mechanical rooms, rooftop penthouses, piping systems, and other components associated with industrial refrigeration systems for cold storage warehouses • Prepare accurate engineering calculations for projects • Calculate factors like tolerance, dimensions, and thermal and structural analysis • Create designs in line with company procedure, regulations and client standards • Submit drawings to upper management and construction teams • Provide support during the building and installation process, ensuring that the machine is built properly and according to design specifications • Build Bills of Materials (BOM) for each design and enter the data into ERP system • Consult with fabrication teams during product manufacturing, advising them on design specifications and providing physical assistance when required • Work with purchasing team on material orders • Communicate with vendors on part specification and fabrication • Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager Requirements: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering • EIT license highly preferred • Willingness to work towards PE license (company will pay for candidates looking to achieve this) • Ability to work collaboratively and independently • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or other CAD program (Inventor, Solidworks) preferred • Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch • Frequent walking and bending is required • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds • Occasional field travel to jobsites will be required in this position. (25% travel can be required in first 1-2 years during training) • Ability to climb ladders up to 40 feet in height • Must be comfortable at heights while on a jobsite • This position is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment and regular drug testing Benefits: • Retirement plan; company matches dollar for dollar up to 15% • Health insurance; company pays 75% of the premiums for employee/family • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Weekly pay • Competitive vacation & holiday pay • Supplemental insurance available (Aflac) • Short-term & long-term disability coverage • Accidental death/dismemberment coverage after one year of employment • Life insurance coverage after one year of employment • Employee referral incentives • Opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs available • Discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts for eligible positions Rev. 10/27/2020
See More Details >>Job Description The successful candidate will join a dynamic team to maintain and enhance our state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, directly supporting leading-edge research in micro- and nanofabrication. This role provides advanced, hands-on technical expertise in servicing, repairing, and maintaining the complex mechanical, vacuum, and gas delivery systems used within the Bradley Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE). This position requires independent diagnosis and troubleshooting to resolve complex equipment issues, including adapting tools and techniques to meet specialized research needs. In addition to repair and preventive maintenance, key responsibilities include maintaining detailed service records, ensuring strict compliance with all safety protocols, and serving as a key technical resource for faculty, staff, and students by providing expert guidance and training on equipment. The role may also involve providing oversight for junior technicians or student workers to ensure the safe and effective operation of laboratory equipment. Required Qualifications • Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field is required. • Considerable hands-on experience working within a cleanroom environment, with a demonstrated focus on the maintenance and repair of semiconductor process tools and associated mechanical systems. This must include direct, demonstrable experience in the following areas: Gas Delivery Systems: Working with high-purity, toxic, flammable, and inert gas delivery infrastructure; Vacuum Systems: Maintaining and troubleshooting a wide array of vacuum pumps, including dry, wet, turbo, cryo, and roots blowers; Cleanroom Infrastructure: Supporting cleanroom-specific Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and ultrapure water systems. • Robust understanding of fundamental cleanroom principles, including: • International Organization for Standardization (ISO) classifications and contamination control protocols. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for diagnosing complex equipment malfunctions. • Practical experience with electrical and plumbing systems is highly desirable. • Familiarity with the mechanical aspects of semiconductor processing equipment is a significant advantage. • Comprehensive knowledge of cleanroom safety protocols and best practices for the safe handling of hazardous materials, including chemicals, compressed gases, and vacuum hazards. Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and standards is expected. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities to interact effectively with researchers, faculty, and staff from diverse technical backgrounds. • Proficiency in documenting procedures and providing clear guidance to users is required. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field. • Direct experience in a university research facility or a similar multi-user Research and Development (R&D) environment. • Experience providing technical training, serving as a lead worker, or supervising junior technicians and students. • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar equipment inventory and service tracking software. • Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) for monitoring and controlling cleanroom environmental conditions. • Project management experience related to facility upgrades or the installation of complex capital equipment. • Experience managing vendor relationships and service contracts. Pay Band 4 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Hours per week 40 Review Date December 8, 2025 Additional Information Required Application Materials: Resume/CV; Cover Letter; Contact information for 3 professional references The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cole Tankersley at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
See More Details >>Roles and Responsibilities: • Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. • Investigate and solve problems related to tooling, equipment, and processes. • Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements and workflow, designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. • Develop, recommend, and implement changes which will result in the improvement of manufacturing processes and our product quality. • Assist the Process Line Manager in the development of capital and expense budgets. • Evaluate new products and make recommendations relative to manufacturing feasibility. • Train department personnel in safety, setup, operations and troubleshooting of existing and new equipment. • Estimate production rates, setup and tooling cost for inquiry and new part setup. • May specialize in a skill set such as PLC programming, welding, automation, vision system, etc. • May be given certain authority within job scope by Manager. • Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Federal-Mogul Integrity Policy. • All employees will abide by the plant’s safety policy, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. An employee should report, and if necessary, stop, any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself. • Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor. • Demonstrated problem solving on the shop floor. • Sense of urgency and results oriented a must. • Evidence of Leadership characteristics. • Extensive knowledge and practical applications of Lean techniques EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university in a related engineering field; and 5 or more years related experience. CQI23 Molding, CQI12 Coating, CQI30 Rubber Molding - min of 5 years’ experience in the CQI (for the area) or a combination of a minimum of 5 years of relevant formal education and experience. EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Years of experience will vary with classification and salary grade. Experience and education must be related to manufacturing, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or similarly related fields. Experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Blacksburg, VA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, with extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 463,911 mechanical trade professionals in the area, with wages averaging around $428.81 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career path with strong earning potential, often exceeding $22,000 annually for experienced professionals.
