Design Engineer II

Description Vactor Manufacturing, based in Streator, IL is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, a $900M company. Founded in 1911, the company began using its expertise in pneumatics by designing and manufacturing agricultural products.

In the 1960's the company began to design, patent and manufacture a line of sewer and catch basin cleaners for the municipal public works market to help communities worldwide combat flooding and sewer line back-up. For over 45 years, Vactor has been the leader in building sewer cleaners with technological innovation and custom configurable design.

With a rich history that spans most of the century, Vactor Manufacturing continues to be respected as an innovative designer and manufacturer of products using pneumatics. More than 10,000 units have been sold worldwide, far more than any other sewer cleaner manufacturers.

We are currently seeking a Design Engineer II with electrical controls/multiplex and hydraulic systems design experience.


Typical duties for this position would include:
Perform and/or coordinate engineering and design work for specific products and projects.  Electrical controls/multiplex and hydraulics systems experience needed.

* Coordinate the development of layouts and design and/or modification in existing products, and information required for production use.
* Use engineering tools to analyze design to meet requirements for strength, noise, functionality, ergonomics, safety and quality.
* Communicate and coordinate with suppliers where engineering input is required to develop specifications for products and/or components.
* Develop project plans with input from engineering, marketing and production.
* Develop required documentation according to the FS EPG New Product Development Process.
* Coordinate project activity and report progress and status of projects as needed to the Strategic Product Planning Committee, engineering, marketing and production.
* Work with production, manufacturing engineering, lab supervision, marketing, service, and engineering personnel during the implementation of a project.
* Prepare and review complete engineering change packages, including BOM investigations per departmental procedures for completeness and accuracy.
* Use departmental CAD system and office software, to Vactor standards and procedures, at or above a level needed to perform typical duties.
* Participate in the cost reduction process as needed.
* Evaluate product or product modification to determine the degree of success of the product in terms of performance and user satisfaction. May include travel to the field and/or trade shows.
* Assist engineers and designers with required engineering expertise to complete design activities.
* Assist marketing in reviewing bid specification and requests for quotations as needed.
* Assist with identifying and implementing resolution of production and warranty problems.
* Assist Engineering staff in instructing others in interpreting the information supplied on detail drawings

Requirements Requirements for this position include:
* Bachelor's Degree (BSME, BSAE or BSEE)
* Minimum of 5 years experience in design and/or engineering and electrical controls/multiplex and hydraulic systems
* PRO-E experience





Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), founded in 1901, is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, the company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers.

Federal Signal Corporation's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners.

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement, etc. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

For more information about Federal Signal Corporation, visit our website at: http://www.federalsignal.com.