Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Duration: 12 months

Provides support of existing products, drives Cost Value Engineering efforts, and assists in the development of new mechatronic products. Designs and develops mechanical hardware and devices including controllers, sensors, actuators, enclosures, and accessories. Works with senior engineering personnel, mechanical engineers, lab engineers, technical writer, approvals manager, technicians, and others within the organization to coordinate development of designs. Assembles or directs the assembly of mechanical hardware and systems and other tasks. Use engineering and other software for project management, engineering, development (3D modelling), and report writing. Prepares rough copy of technical documentation to support product designs. Works with outside vendors to optimize design and obtain costing for production quantities and tooling. Assists field employees in trouble shooting product problems in field offices, distributors, or customer locations. May visit suppliers to assist in resolving their production problems. Generates development and product cost, schedule, and mechanical engineering specifications to support design teams. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another related field with a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly and fabrication for electro-mechanical devices and components. Good written language skills for generating progress reports and engineering specifications. Ability to use personal computers and software tools for design, working knowledge of Siemens PLM NX, ERP systems ( SAP) and TeamCenter are highly desirable.

What We Ask of You:
• Use 3D modelling software to design new, modify existing components for mechatronic products.
• Use engineering and other software for project management, engineering, development (mechanical layout, mechanical component details and mechanical illustrations), and report writing.
• Prepares rough copy of technical documentation to support product designs.
• Works with outside vendors to optimize design and obtain costing for production quantities and tooling.
• Assists field employees in trouble shooting product problems in field offices, distributors or customer locations.
• May visit suppliers and customers to assist in resolving their issues.
• Generates development and product cost, schedule and mechanical engineering specifications to support design teams.