2026 Mechanical Engineering Entry-level Jobs in Indiana
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.
Internship 2027
Project Engineer
Mechanical Project Engineer - HVAC / Thermal Systems
2027 Fall Co-Op - Project Design
2027 Spring Co-Op - Project Design
2027 Project Design Summer Internship
Welding Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Precision Machine Builder
Forensic Mechanical Engineer
RF Systems Engineer I - Onsite
Construction Engineer
Construction Engineer
Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction
Adjunct Instructor for Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
2027 Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) - Product Development Track
Systems Engineer
Applications Engineer
Evonik Rotation Program - Early Career Engineers
Project Manager
Process Engineer
Thermal Spray Process Engineer
QA/QC Engineer Data Center Construction
Mechanical Superintendent – Data Center Construction
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
QA / QC Manager Data Center Facilities Operations
Director of Operations & Engineering
Traveling Project Manager
Mechanical Project Manager - Data Center Construction
Commissioning Project Manager - Data Center
Mechanical Designer
$60,000-$80,000 per year
Controls Technician - Electrical - Base Salary to 50.00/hour - South Bend, IN
Manufacturing Assembly Technician
Quality Systems Lead
$80,000-$100,000 per year
U.S. Navy - Civil Engineer - Officer Careers - WI, MI, IN, IL
Machine Operator
Electrical Controls Engineer
CNC Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Enginer
Design Manager - Commercial/Industrial Real Estate Developer - Base Salary to 140k/year - Bloomington, IN
$140,000 per year












