2026 Mechanical Engineering Entry-level Jobs in Ohio
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.
Test Engineer -
Mechanical Engineer
$90,000-$100,000 per year
Computer Scientist/Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Customer Service Engineer Columbus OH
Customer Service Engineer [Columbus, OH]
Customer Service Engineer Matteson IL
Mechanical Engineer - HVAC
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Operations Leadership Development Program
Manufacturing Engineer
Automation and Controls Engineer
Process Engineer
Owner's Rep - Field Engineer - Data Center
MRO Quality Engineer - Direct Hire - West Chester, OH
Design HVAC Engineer
Columbus ME/PE
Branch Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Construction Engineer
Engineer II
Quality Engineer
$73,000-$100,000 per year
2027 Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) - Product Development Track
Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer
Project Manager (MEP Construction)
Project Manager
UPM09 Manufacturing Engineer
Data Center Commissioning Project Manager
Data Center Construction Commissioning Project Manager
Data Center Commissioning Agent
QA/QC Engineer Data Center Construction
Sr. Accounting Manager
Control Engineer
Senior Project Engineer
Customer Support Field Representative - Executive Aviation
Process Safety Engineer
Aircraft Sustainment / Liaison Engineer
Mechanical Designer / Drafter
Manufacturing Engineer
Surveyor
$70,000-$100,000 per year
Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist
Automation and Machine Design Engineer
Logistics & Storage Engineering - Project Engineer 1 (Intern to Full-Time Conversion)
Senior Service Engineer- CNC Machine Tools
$100,000 per year
Electric Motor Mechanic
Electrical Engineer III (Mission Critical & Building Systems)
$100,000-$130,000 per year
Engineering Manager
Engineer, Quality
Electrical Engineer
Engineer
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Utility Locator
Senior Technical Project Engineer
Mission Critical Project Engineer
CNC Machine Tool Sales Engineer
$150,000-$200,000 per year
Sales Engineer - Northwest Ohio
Mechanical Associate Principal Engineer
Mechanical Application Engineer - Springfield, OH
$65,000-$65,000 per year














