High-paying mechanical engineering jobs in Indianapolis

Mechanical Engineering designs, develops, and tests mechanical systems. Engineers solve problems related to machinery and energy use. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are key.


The 105 mechanical engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $63,850 and $115,644 per year. Mechanical Engineer, Validation Engineer and Senior Validation Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Indianapolis, IN.

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Updated Nov 05, 2026
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Indianapolis, IN
Indiana
Job openings (Indianapolis)

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Indianapolis

$115,644 per year

Indiana

$110,454 per year

Surveyor

Indianapolis

$97,302 per year

Indiana

$64,127 per year

Mechanical Engineer

Indianapolis

$96,317 per year

Indiana

$84,141 per year

Tooling Engineer

Indianapolis

$93,862 per year

Indiana

$104,576 per year

Senior Validation Engineer

Indianapolis

$92,885 per year

Indiana

$94,897 per year

Metrology Engineer

Indianapolis

$91,862 per year

Indiana

$76,465 per year

Mechanical Designer

Indianapolis

$90,288 per year

Indiana

$86,519 per year

Validation Engineer

Indianapolis

$80,437 per year

Indiana

$89,422 per year

Nondestructive Testing Technician

Indianapolis

$32.80 per hour

Indiana

$27.47 per hour

Automation Technician

Indianapolis

$32.60 per hour

Indiana

$27.83 per hour

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