Mechanical Engineer II

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $31.34/hr.- $51.73
United States, New York, Painted Post
Apr 21, 2026
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II Location : Painted Post, NY 14870 Duration: 12 months will be extended Pay Rate: $31.34/hr.- $51.73/hr. Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day (8 AM- 5 PM) Job Description: Manager is willing to consider non-local candidates willing to relocate at their own expense. Interview Process: 2 Teams Meetings - 1st with manager, 2nd panel interview with other members of the team. If candidate is local, 2nd interview will be onsite. Required Experience: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Technology. 3+ years experience in manufacturing with a focus on the following Knowledge of web-conveyance fundamentals and proficiency in roll-to-roll web-conveyance system design. Knowledge of thermal equipment fundamentals and proficiency in custom thermal equipment design. Proficiency in structural and thermal FEA modeling. TRAVEL: - Position will be on-site at Sullivan Park. - Minimal travel requirements (10%). Required Skills: - A mechanical engineer responsible for design & start-up/debug support of process equipment. This includes working with a multi-functional team (process, mechanical, electrical, controls, metrology, facilities, IT, operations, etc.) - involves the application of mechanical principles encompassed in mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and machine design used for the design, production, operation, and use machinery of all types. - Design process equipment, lead procurement of equipment and oversee and participate in assembly and installation of equipment Required Qualification: Experience with mechanical equipment engineering, design, install, start-up and debug in early-stage development environment Ability to manage and own all phases of equipment design (problem statement, conceptualization, detail design, detail drawing package) Experience working with machine shops and managing procurement phase of custom equipment Proficiency with SolidWorks and EPDM Vault Good written and oral communication skills Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, disciplines, gender, culture, race, etc.) Comfortable working with minimal direction and adapting to evolving requirements Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (electrical, controls, process, etc.)