Solar Manufacturing is hiring for two critical positions—Senior Mechanical Engineer and Field Service Technician—for the design and support of high-performance vacuum furnaces used across the aerospace, defense, and commercial heat-treating industries.

Now Hiring: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Solar Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the engineering design and production of advanced vacuum furnace systems for demanding thermal processing applications.  This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, hands-on engineer to make a meaningful impact in a highly technical and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineer for vacuum furnaces and subsystems (hot zones, chambers, cooling systems, vacuum pumping systems, etc.)
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (ASME, NFPA, AMS)
• Check engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Support purchasing by providing technical specifications, researching materials and components, and assisting in supplier qualification.
• Develop, recommend, and implement engineering procedures to ensure smooth operation of the engineering function within the company.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong background of heat transfer processes (radiation, conduction and convention), incompressible and compressible fluid flow calculations, and thermal systems (vacuum furnace experience is highly preferred). 
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Autodesk Vault, and ERP systems (Acumatica preferred)

Now Hiring: Field Service Technician

Support Advanced Technology in the Field
Join Solar Manufacturing’s field service team and play a critical role in commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting cutting-edge vacuum furnace systems across the U.S. and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-house testing and inspection of vacuum furnace systems prior to shipment 
• Travel to customer facilities across the U.S. and internationally to perform commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of vacuum furnaces
• Provide hands-on technical training to customer personnel during installation and ongoing remote and on-site support to ensure long-term system performance
• Conduct service tasks such as vacuum leak detection (helium mass spectrometer), upgrades, temperature uniformity surveys, and preventative maintenance to keep customer equipment running at peak efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in industrial equipment service, field repair, or machinery installation, with a strong mechanical and electrical background
• Proven ability to interpret and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints
• Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems, preferably Allen-Bradley platforms using RSLogix 500/5000 or Studio 5000 software
• Demonstrated proficiency in diagnosing and resolving complex system issues related to power distribution, sensors, instrumentation, and control wiring
• Strong analytical and technical communication skills, with the ability to document findings and coordinate with engineering teams
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50%

Interested? To apply or learn more, please contact our Human Resources department at 267-384-5040 or email [email protected] .