2026 Mechanical Engineering Entry-level Jobs in Michigan
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.
Customer Service Engineer [Lansing, Michigan]
Experienced Commercial Asphalt Estimator
Automotive Systems Engineer with Simulation Modeling
Technical Writer
Sales Engineer
Mold Design Engineer
Fire Protection Design Engineer
Branch Engineer
Manufacturing Tooling Project Engineer
Machinist III
Field Quality Engineer
Generative AI Researcher
Manufacturing Engineer – Welding & Fabrication
CNC Applications Engineer- Machine Tools
$125,000 per year
Automation and Robotics Engineer
Product Engineer
Adv Manufacturing Engineer –Material Application & Thermal Processing
Maintenance Technician
Supplier Quality Engineer
Control Engineer
Early Career - Validation Engineer, Powertrain
Chrysler Institute of Engineering (CIE) Training Program (2027)
Senior Controls Engineer - Automation
$93,000-$133,000 per year
U.S. Navy - Civil Engineer - Officer Careers - WI, MI, IN, IL
Consultant - Industrial Engineering / Operations
Electrical Hardware Engineer
Onsite Client Mobility Advisor
Mental Health Worker (Part Time, 7am-3:30pm, $250 Sign on Bonus)(Kingston)
Mechanical Commissioning Agent Data Centers
Mechanical Field Service Technician II
Engineering Manager
Lead Engineer - Mechanical Systems / Mechanism
Controls Engineer
Technician I, Operations & Maintenance (Shift B - Mid Shift)
Die Setter - Mold Tech
Service Technician Associate II
Weld Engineer
Robot Engineer
Process Technician
Machine Repair Leader/ Travel Required
Sr. Design Engineer
Laser Cutter Operator
Electrical Control Panel Builder
Field Service Technician
Controls Maintenance Technician Level 5- 3rd Shift
$90,000-$120,000 per year
Controls Maintenance Technician Level 5- 2nd Shift
$90,000-$120,000 per year
Controls Maintenance Technician Level 5- 1st Shift
$90,000-$120,000 per year


















