Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Florida

A Mechanical Engineer plays a crucial role in the engineering industry by designing, analyzing, and maintaining all types of mechanical systems. They use their knowledge of physics, mathematics, and materials science to create blueprints, simulate and test the functionality of machines, and oversee their production. Additionally, they might work on various facets of product development such as concept creation, prototype design, product testing, and manufacturing. Essential skills for this role include problem-solving, creativity, communication, project management, and a strong command of computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Prior to becoming a Mechanical Engineer, an individual might work as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, gaining hands-on experience in drafting blueprints, testing prototypes, and assisting in product design. Another entry-level role could be a CAD Technician, where they would acquire a hands-on understanding of designing parts and systems using CAD software. Another potential job role could be a Mechanical Design Engineer, in which they would focus more on the design and testing aspects of product creation. As for certifications, it's beneficial for a Mechanical Engineer to have Professional Engineering (PE) licensure, and certifications in Six Sigma or Project Management can demonstrate expertise in quality control and project leadership, respectively.

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Reliability Maintenance Engineer (Gainesville, FL)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Salary: $110-165K What is your perfect fit? Would you like to work for a large global company that is a leader in its industry? Do you have the drive to work on long-term solutions that can...

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Mechanical Engineer

  • ISPA Technology
  • Panama City, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer Location: Panama City Beach, FL Clearance: Active Secret Position Overview ISPA Technology LLC is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development...

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Principal / Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Lab Designer)

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal / Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Lab Designer) to join the team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation team....

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Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

  • Clariant
  • Quincy, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Quincy, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Apply now " Apply now Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Start Please wait... Maintenance and Reliability Engineer Job ID: 41420 | Location: Quincy, Florida, USA | Work Model: Onsite As a...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Teledyne Technologies
  • Orlando, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Job Qualifications: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years' experience with the design of opto-mechanical parts and assemblies....

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Mechanical Design Engineer - Combustion

  • Siemens Energy
  • Orlando, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Communicate and work effectively with manufacturing and service engineering colleagues on process improvements and new product development and introduction What You Bring BS in Mechanical Engineering...

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Lead Site Reliability Engineer - Infrastructure & DevOps

  • HTC Global Services
  • Orlando, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 16 hours ago

Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Overview / Summary Join a fast-growing engineering organization building highly available, enterprise-scale cloud platforms. We...

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Mechanical Engineer PE, Facilities Design - Lakeland

  • Publix
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago

Engineers for remodels and tenant buildouts assisting in the review of mechanical documents for unique stores as submitted by contracted consulting firms Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering...

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Thermal Engineer

  • Juno Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Juno Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program....

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Mechanical Engineer

  • Cocoa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Cocoa, FL
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and activate production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems....

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Lead, Mechanical Engineer

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Ocean Engineer) Job Code: 38037 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other...

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Mechanical Engineer

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Orlando, FL (Florida) office! This is not a remote position....

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Mechanical Engineering Analyst

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications 2+ years experience in a similar mechanical engineering role An ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering EIT/EI certification or have the ability...

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Mechanical Engineer

  • SPX Technologies
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

Minimum 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, specifically in the design and development of robotics, automation, AGVs, drones, and/or cameras....

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Mechanical Project Engineer - Capital Projects

  • WestRock
  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

engineer, mechanical engineer, mechanical projects, project engineer, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineer, bsme, capital projects, capital project engineer, capital projects engineer, project...

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Demographic Data for Florida

Moving to Florida? Find some basic demographic data about Florida below.


Local
National
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Mechanical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Numerical Computation for Mechanical Engineers
This class introduces elementary programming concepts including variable types, data structures, and flow control. After an introduction to linear algebra and probability, it covers numerical...
Mechanical Properties of Rocks
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Mechanical Behavior of Materials
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Salary for Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Florida

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Mechanical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Mechanical Engineers in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
56.3%
Master's Degree
31.1%
Doctorate Degree
4.9%
Associate's Degree
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mechanical Engineers in Florida
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%


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