Applied Content Engineer: Demo Systems & Prototyping

Fictiv; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is seeking an Applied Content Engineer in Schaumburg, IL. You will design and build real-world engineering systems, demo platforms, and training kits using MISUMI components to showcase speed and modularity. Travel about 20% in US/Canada, and contribute to QMS.

The role blends product engineering, customer experience, and education, turning abstract capabilities into tangible systems and learning experiences for customers and university partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, systems engineering, or product development.
• Strong CAD and assembly design skills (parametric modeling experience preferred).
• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping experience (machining, 3D printing, assembly).
• Strong systems-thinking mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical designs clearly to both engineers and non-engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop demonstration systems that highlight real-world use cases (automation cells, jigs/fixtures, motion systems, etc.).
• Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using MISUMI sourced components.
• Build and test physical training kits and modular systems for university and customer use.
• Document system designs with clear technical narratives, instructions, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to ensure systems can be translated into learning experiences.
• Partner with marketing to develop application-driven content (videos, case studies, technical walkthroughs).
• Identify product gaps or usability challenges and provide feedback to product management.
• Continuously iterate on demo systems based on user feedback and evolving market needs.
• All employees are expected to maintain and contribute to the QMS.

Skills

CAD

Prototyping

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Job description

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is seeking an Applied Content Engineer in Schaumburg, IL. You will design and build real-world engineering systems, demo platforms, and training kits using MISUMI components to showcase speed and modularity. Travel about 20% in US/Canada, and contribute to QMS.

The role blends product engineering, customer experience, and education, turning abstract capabilities into tangible systems and learning experiences for customers and university partners.