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Quality Engineer

Motion Rochester, New York, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $74,148 - $101,909 / year

Posted Aug 20, 2026Apply by Sep 19, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Engineer II (mid-level) under limited supervision; collaborates with cross-functional teams.

**Stack/tools: **

  • CAD (2D/3D drawings, schematics, general-arrangement, production layout drawings, fabrication/shop drawings)

  • Engineering analysis: load calculations, stress analysis, troubleshooting

  • Software: Microsoft Office (reports/graphs)

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and assigned engineering tasks

    • Design/develop/analyze/troubleshoot components and systems to meet customer specifications (size, layout, performance)

    • Prepare reports and technical documentation (graphs, layouts, summaries) and support engineering/project coordination (timelines, requirements)

  • Must-have skills:

    • Proficient CAD and Microsoft Office

    • Strong mechanical and math skills; ability to formulate design solutions

    • Excellent written/verbal communication

    • Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting

    • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Field experience; travel for commissioning/data collection

    • Technical writing/functional explanations; training support

    • Experience improving production methods/manufacturing capacity planning

  • Location & work type:

    • On-site / customer-based as needed (may require travel, commissioning, and work in safety-re

Full Description

Summary

Under limited supervision, the Engineer II performs engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned. The Engineer II collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems. The Engineer II assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.

Job Duties

Performs engineering calculations, investigations and tasks as assigned. Responsible for project management, communicating requirements, establishing timelines and coordinating activities with customer requirements for orders. Collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems. Prepares reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results. Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills and training. Recommends and designs components and systems of components working together to meet customer specifications for size, layout and performance. Utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD), 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, general-arrangement and production layout drawings, load calculations, stress analysis, and/or fabrication/shop drawings to assist with defining problems and completing engineering projects. Ensures that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies and the organization’s safety standards. May provide technical writing and functional explanations of how components work and are integrated into industrial machinery. May help improve production methods, determine manufacturing capacity and set up production schedules. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and two (2) to five (5) years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Works as a key member of cross functional teams & must display a can-do attitude that sets an example for others. Proficient use of CAD software and Microsoft Office suite software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong mechanical and math skills and ability to formulate ideas and create design solutions for internal and external customer needs. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Field experience is a plus

Physical Demands

May require travel and specific safety training to work in dangerous and extreme environment conditions while collecting data or commissioning new systems at the customer’s location.

Company Information

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Pay is from $74,148.48 - $101,908.80 USD Annual

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