Company Overview

Rogers Machinery, founded in 1949, specializes in industrial compressed air systems, blowers, vacuum pumps, and positive displacement pumps. We have 8 branches in the Northwest with full sales, service, and parts capability as well locations in San Jose, CA, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, and Southern California. Our production facilities are in Portland, OR and Centralia, WA. Visit our web site for more information at www.rogers-machinery.com.

Rogers Core Values

• Commitment to our Customers
• Honesty
• Safety
• Commitment to our Employees and the Communities we serve

Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision & life coverage; profit sharing & 401k; career training & growth support; counseling, life coaching, financial planning, personal & professional support; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation and sick leave; referral program; flexible spending account; legal aid; voluntary additional benefits (accident, hospital, etc.)

Career Website

rogers-machinery.com/pages/careers

Job Summary

The Sr. Design Engineer, Diesel Integration leads the mechanical and system-level integration of diesel powerplants into Rogers Machinery’s portable air compressor product line. This role owns the engine-to-package design — cooling, exhaust, fuel, and structural/enclosure integration — ensuring every diesel-driven unit performs reliably in the field. This is a hands-on, technically driven individual-contributor role. Works closely with the controls and electrical teams supporting each design. Must be able to work under minimal supervision of the department manager.

Essential Job Duties

• Define product scope via sales order, rough sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Develop and validate engine-to-system integration layouts for portable air compressor packages, including cooling, intake, exhaust/aftertreatment, fuel, lubrication, and control systems.
• Verify diesel engines are properly matched to compressor and driven equipment, considering power curves, duty cycles, load requirements, and environmental/field conditions, drawing on diesel engine platform experience (Cummins preferred; CAT and Volvo a plus).
• Develop design solutions for thermal management, vibration, and sound dampening; conduct system-level analysis and verification.
• Design and integrate enclosure, sheet metal, and structural components that house and protect the diesel powerplant within the portable package.
• Develop and manage product designs, schematics, validation procedures and testing.
• Manage BOMs, validation reports, and compliance requirements on diesel-powered products.
• Collaborate with controls and electrical engineers to define engine, controls, and electrical requirements and integrate them into the package design.
• Support and conduct system-level troubleshooting of engine operation within the equipment, including load response, transient performance, and fault detection.
• Lead design release process, certification testing, and production release.
• Coordinate and manage simultaneous projects, sustaining and new product development.
• Act as a diesel integration ambassador by defining and promoting best practices and standards for integrating diesel powerplants into portable industrial equipment.

Additional Job Duties

• Support production, field commissioning, and troubleshooting of diesel-powered installations.
• Define retrofit kits, system upgrades, and modifications to ensure performance or lifecycle across the powerplant lineup.
• Provide support for sales, service, cost estimates, design consultation, and installations.
• Identify alternate integration methods or components to reduce cost, lead time, or supply risk.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members and supporting departments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; BSME preferred. 7+ years’ experience in diesel engine integration, off-highway/mobile equipment design, or related mechanical engineering. This is an individual-contributor role by design — best suited to someone motivated by deep technical mastery. Deep hands-on diesel engine experience is strongly preferred (Cummins in particular). Genuine hands-on “gearhead” experience integrating diesel subsystems (cooling, fuel, exhaust/aftertreatment, intake, lubrication, sheet metal and general component placement). Strong understanding of diesel engine performance, duty cycles, and system-level operation. Knowledge and experience with applicable regulations, including: DOT, Environmental, UL, emissions (EPA Tier 4 final, EU Stage V, CARB). Working understanding of diesel engine control and electrical systems, enough to define high-level requirements and work effectively with controls and electrical engineers. Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 10% to job sites.

Preferred Skills

Advanced 3D CAD modeling (CREO, Windchill, or equivalent); skilled in assembly, detailed drawings, sheet metal, and enclosure design. Prior experience with portable, skid-mounted, or trailer-mounted diesel-driven equipment (compressors, generators, or similar mobile machinery) serving industrial applications. Strong background in thermal, vibration, and acoustic system analysis, including exposure to hydraulic-driven cooling fan systems (legacy platforms); comfortable joining a growing team and helping build out design and release processes rather than expecting them fully defined. Excellent communication and organizational skills with a customer-first focus. International exposure (Europe, Asia, or other global markets) a plus, though deep expertise is not required. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Physical Demands

Exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 25-50 lbs. frequently, 10-20 lbs. constantly. Long periods at desk/computer. Standing and sitting for long periods.

Job Type

Full-time/Part-Time

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical and behavioral health)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Share
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) and Roth Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Therapy and Coaching
• Legal Aid/ID Shield
• Financial Advisors
• Pet Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as: Critical Illness, Accident, Voluntary Life Plans, Short and Long Term Disability Plans etc.

Pay Range

$97,500 - $130,000 annually

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location

On-site