2026 Mechanical Engineering Entry-level Jobs in Connecticut
There are a wide variety of entry-level jobs in mechanical engineering. If you have a relevant degree, you could become an engineer who designs mechanical devices, such as tools, engine or motor parts, or various machines. Or, if you’re more interested in applying the work done in the creative and planning processes, you could become a developer. There are also people who take the designs and build them into actual devices, as well as people who test and troubleshoot various mechanical designs. If any of this type of work interests you, then you are likely a prime candidate for jobs in mechanical engineering. It’s not really easy to describe what, exactly mechanical engineering entry-level jobs are like; they vary from one position to the next. Some professionals might work behind a computer in your standard, everyday office. Others are out in the field, actually designing and/or troubleshooting various pieces of equipment. You will also find mechanical engineers conducting real-world research on products, working in laboratories, and more. Where you will work and what you will do all depends on the type of mechanical engineering jobs you go after. No matter where or how you work, however, you should expect a fairly comfortable salary and decent job stability as well. As of 2010, mechanical engineers made an average salary of $78,160 per year. Furthermore, back in 2010, there were an impressive 243,200 jobs to be had and opportunities are still expected to grow—research shows there should be about a 9% growth in available positions by 2020.
Applications Engineer
Electro/Mechanical Technician
Development Operations Process Engineer I - EDP (Onsite)
Polymer R&D Engineer/Scientist
Structures Engineer I (Onsite)
Mechanical Engineer
OD Dress Engineer I (Onsite)
Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer I
PSCV Engineering Development Program - Validation Engineer I (Onsite)
USA Mechanical - Construction Sales Representative
USA Mechanical - Controls Sales Representative
R&D Mechanical Engineer
$90,000-$90,000 per year
Maintenance Manager
Fleet & Technical Support Manager
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Engineer PM Shift
Truck Upfitting Technician
Asset Management Specialist
Co-op- Reliability Engineer Fall 2025 (Internship)
Solutions Architect- Databricks
CNC Programmer
Embedded Software Engineer I (Onsite)
Embedded Systems Expert (DO-178C)
Embedded Systems Expert DO-254
Energy Efficiency Sales Intern
CSR
Software Engineer Intern - AI/LLM Initiative
Energy Efficiency Specialist
Energy Efficiency Sales Consultant
Development Operations, Engineering Development Program
Python Software Engineer - Financial Engineering
Estimator-Unitized Curtain Wall
CNC Lathe Machinist - Second Shift
Highways Project Manager
Senior Highway Project Manager
Senior Project Manager - Highways
Estimator/Assistant PM
Fire & Life Safety Consultant
Tools and Test Automation Engineer
Project Manager - Construction
President
$150,000-$200,000 per year













