Mechanical Engineer
Canfield Industries, Inc., Youngstown, OH, United States
Company Description
Canfield Industries, Inc. is a leading American manufacturing company specializing in advanced technologies such as electrical connectors, linear actuator sensors, solenoid valves, custom circuit board assembly, and electronic design. With expertise in engineered solutions including custom plastic injection molding and insert molding, Canfield excels at integrating electronic and mechanical disciplines. Known for developing innovative solutions, the company serves diverse industries, offering advanced systems for the control of food liquids, water, inert gases, and oil. Operating under reputable brands like Canfield Connector, Spartan Scientific, and Gator Polymers, the company is committed to providing high-quality, integrated products to meet client needs.
About the Role
Join Spartan Scientific (a division of Canfield Industries) and work on real, production-ready hardware.
This role focuses on the design and development of:
Solenoid valves
Electro-pneumatic systems
Fluid control products used in industrial applications
You’ll take projects from concept to testing to production, working closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams.
What You’ll Work On
Direct-acting solenoid valves (2-way, 3-way)
Air-piloted and media-separated valves
Proportional flow control systems
Custom valve assemblies
What You’ll Do
Design parts, assemblies, and drawings (SolidWorks or similar)
Improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Support prototyping, testing, and validation (pressure, flow, durability)
Partner with manufacturing on DFM/DFA and production issues
Troubleshoot design and field-related challenges
Collaborate with electrical and cross-functional teams
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
3-5+ years of mechanical design or manufacturing experience
CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
Understanding of GD&T and manufacturing processes
Nice to Have
Experience with valves, pneumatics, or fluid power systems
Exposure to FEA or simulation tools
Manufacturing environment experience
Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems
Why This Role
Hands-on engineering (not just desk work)
See your designs built and used in real applications
Small team = real ownership and impact
Stable, ISO-certified manufacturing environment
Opportunity for growth into senior/lead roles
Benefits
Health, dental, vision
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
PTO + performance bonus
About Canfield Industries
Canfield Industries manufactures products serving the fluid power, electronics, plastics, and industrial markets.
Our Spartan Scientific division specializes in electro-pneumatic and fluid control solutions, producing high-quality components backed by ISO-certified design and manufacturing processes.
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Canfield Industries, Inc. is a leading American manufacturing company specializing in advanced technologies such as electrical connectors, linear actuator sensors, solenoid valves, custom circuit board assembly, and electronic design. With expertise in engineered solutions including custom plastic injection molding and insert molding, Canfield excels at integrating electronic and mechanical disciplines. Known for developing innovative solutions, the company serves diverse industries, offering advanced systems for the control of food liquids, water, inert gases, and oil. Operating under reputable brands like Canfield Connector, Spartan Scientific, and Gator Polymers, the company is committed to providing high-quality, integrated products to meet client needs.
About the Role
Join Spartan Scientific (a division of Canfield Industries) and work on real, production-ready hardware.
This role focuses on the design and development of:
Solenoid valves
Electro-pneumatic systems
Fluid control products used in industrial applications
You’ll take projects from concept to testing to production, working closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams.
What You’ll Work On
Direct-acting solenoid valves (2-way, 3-way)
Air-piloted and media-separated valves
Proportional flow control systems
Custom valve assemblies
What You’ll Do
Design parts, assemblies, and drawings (SolidWorks or similar)
Improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Support prototyping, testing, and validation (pressure, flow, durability)
Partner with manufacturing on DFM/DFA and production issues
Troubleshoot design and field-related challenges
Collaborate with electrical and cross-functional teams
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
3-5+ years of mechanical design or manufacturing experience
CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
Understanding of GD&T and manufacturing processes
Nice to Have
Experience with valves, pneumatics, or fluid power systems
Exposure to FEA or simulation tools
Manufacturing environment experience
Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems
Why This Role
Hands-on engineering (not just desk work)
See your designs built and used in real applications
Small team = real ownership and impact
Stable, ISO-certified manufacturing environment
Opportunity for growth into senior/lead roles
Benefits
Health, dental, vision
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
PTO + performance bonus
About Canfield Industries
Canfield Industries manufactures products serving the fluid power, electronics, plastics, and industrial markets.
Our Spartan Scientific division specializes in electro-pneumatic and fluid control solutions, producing high-quality components backed by ISO-certified design and manufacturing processes.
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