Senior Mechanical Engineer
Fuller Technologies· Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering· Oct 26, 2026 · 2d ago
Allentown (CEM)
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
Join a Culture That Moves Fast and Brings You With It. Where Growth Never Stops
At Fuller Technologies, momentum isn’t a slogan it’s how we work. For over 140 years, we’ve improved the systems that keep the cement industry running: optimizing processes, reducing friction, and elevating performance. That mindset shapes not only our solutions but how we operate as a company.
When you join Fuller, you’re joining a team that supports your growth and values your contribution. Here, colleagues collaborate openly, leaders give you room to develop, and the environment is built on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. You’ll find the stability of a global organization and the agility of one that’s actively expanding a place where your career can accelerate alongside the business. If you want to move forward with a company that brings its people with it. Fuller is where that happens.
About the role As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Fuller Technologies, you will serve as a regional technical authority for industrial equipment, leading complex engineering solutions, equipment upgrades, and aftermarket projects. You will independently make critical engineering decisions, ensure technical quality, and guide other engineers while helping customers improve equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
About the department Our Service Engineering team provides technical expertise for industrial equipment through aftermarket services, equipment upgrades, retrofits, replacements, and product improvements. The team collaborates with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and global engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions and support customers throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Your Responsibilities Serve as the regional technical authority for assigned industrial equipment product lines, including kilns, preheaters, coolers, grinding equipment, or comparable machinery, independently making technical decisions and ensuring engineering quality and integrity.
Lead the development of complex technical proposals and engineered solutions for aftermarket, retrofit, replacement, and product improvement projects, ensuring technical feasibility, performance, and alignment with customer requirements.
Review and provide final technical approval of engineering proposals, 3D and 2D drawings, mechanical calculations, specifications, and other technical deliverables within delegated authority, including work prepared by less experienced engineers.
Perform, review, and validate advanced mechanical calculations and engineering analyses to support complex equipment designs, modifications, and technical decisions.
Lead complex equipment failure investigations, root cause analyses, warranty and claim assessments, non-conformance investigations, and design deviation reviews, establishing and defending technical recommendations and corrective actions.
Independently lead technical discussions with customers, including site assessments, troubleshooting workshops, escalated technical matters, and resolution of complex equipment challenges.
Partner proactively with Sales, Customer Service, and Business Development to develop technical solutions early in the sales process, identify aftermarket and retrofit opportunities, and recommend equipment upgrades and improvements.
Provide technical direction to Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and regional teams to resolve complex design, fabrication, installation, and operational challenges.
Direct, coordinate, and review the technical work of engineers, designers, and drafters assigned to projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with established engineering standards.
Mentor, train, and support the onboarding of junior engineers and technical personnel, strengthening their product knowledge, engineering capabilities, technical judgment, and understanding of company procedures and best practices.
Lead value engineering, standardization, and product improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
Own or co-own the development, maintenance, and implementation of engineering standards, design guides, specifications, templates, and standardized technical solutions for assigned product lines.
Provide product-specific engineering expertise and technical requirements to support configure-price-quote (CPQ) systems, design automation, and engineering process improvements.
Serve as the primary regional technical link to global engineering and product teams, supporting technical alignment, knowledge sharing, product improvements, and consistent application of engineering standards.
Interpret and apply relevant engineering standards, regulations, and industry best practices, ensuring technical compliance and providing guidance on complex engineering applications.
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen engineering quality, consistency, efficiency, and technical capabilities across assigned product lines.
Maintain technical ownership of assigned projects from proposal through execution and delivery, ensuring accurate engineering documentation, timely technical decisions, and successful resolution of complex issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
You bring Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
8 years of progressive engineering experience , including significant experience with cement processing equipment or comparable heavy industrial process equipment.
Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more industrial equipment product lines, including kilns, preheaters, coolers, grinding equipment, or comparable industrial machinery.
Extensive experience in machine design, equipment modifications, and the development, review, and approval of complex engineering documentation.
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or comparable 3D modeling and 2D engineering software.
Extensive experience performing, reviewing, and validating mechanical calculations, engineering analyses, and technical design evaluations.
Proven ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical problems, including equipment failures, operational challenges, and customer-related technical issues.
Experience conducting root cause analyses, equipment failure investigations, warranty assessments, non-conformance evaluations, and design deviation reviews.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead technical customer discussions, conduct site assessments, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and develop practical engineering recommendations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, equipment installation, maintenance, and industrial operating environments.
Experience developing engineered solutions for aftermarket, retrofit, replacement, and product improvement projects.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving technical work prepared by engineers, designers, or drafters, and/or providing technical mentoring and training.
Experience leading or making significant contributions to value engineering, product standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience developing, maintaining, or implementing engineering standards, design guides, technical specifications, and standardized engineering solutions.
Advanced knowledge of applicable engineering standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
Strong technical judgment, with the ability to independently evaluate complex engineering challenges and make sound decisions within delegated authority.
Ability to collaborate effectively with regional and global engineering teams, manufacturing operations, commercial stakeholders, and customers.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technical alternatives and recommend effective solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical information, lead customer discussions, and clearly communicate engineering recommendations.
Strong organizational, time-management, and technical coordination skills, including the ability to review engineering deliverables, monitor technical quality, and support project schedules.
Ability to influence technical decisions, provide constructive engineering feedback, and guide less experienced team members.
Customer-focused and service-oriented approach, with a commitment to engineering quality, practical problem-solving, and long-term equipment performance.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%, including visits to customer facilities, manufacturing locations, and industrial sites.
Ability to work in both office and industrial environments, including computer-based engineering work, detailed technical review, standing, walking, and occasional field activities in varying site conditions.
Nice to have
Direct experience with cement processing equipment, including rotary kilns, preheaters, coolers, vertical roller mills, or other grinding systems.
Experience with industrial equipment aftermarket services, modernization projects, major equipment retrofits, or reliability improvement programs.
Experience serving as a lead technical authority or final engineering approver for complex industrial machinery.
Experience supporting global engineering teams, international projects, or cross-regional product standardization initiatives.
Experience with CPQ systems, design automation tools, or engineering process optimization.
Experience developing reusable engineering standards, design guides, technical templates, or standardized product solutions.
What we offer At Fuller Technologies, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of complex engineering challenges, influence the technical direction of industrial equipment solutions, and contribute directly to equipment performance and reliability for customers around the world.
You will work alongside experienced engineering and commercial professionals in a collaborative, international environment, with opportunities to lead technical improvements, share your expertise, and help develop the next generation of mechanical engineers.
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to innovation, engineering standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives that support more efficient and sustainable industrial operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, Fuller Technologies embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply irrespective of sex, gender identity/expression, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
Application and contact Please apply by clicking “apply” on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews - also on a virtual setting as required - on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.
No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals, please.
Build a better world Fuller Technologies helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility, and we are committed to driving growth while minimising environmental impact. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity, and your drive for change are important. Together in our diverse team, we collaborate in an inclusive and supportive environment to discover further ways to economic and environmental success.
For further information on Fuller Technologies business and services, visit fuller-technologies.com
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