Associate Design Engineer - Foundry (Mechatronics)

AHEAD; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Job summary

AHEAD Foundry is an end-to-end integration center delivering design, integration, and deployment of enterprise IT infrastructure—from the data center to the edge—with deep engineering expertise. The LAUNCH program starts with a 3-month training in our Foundry Engineering team, after which you work on client and internal projects based on skill and business needs.

We value curious, proactive engineers and offer a path to grow into technical and consulting expert roles within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics Engineering or similar by 1/11/2027.
• Experience with embedded systems.
• Experience with metal enclosure fabrication.
• Interest in hands-on product development, design validation, and manufacturing processes.
• Attention to detail with drawings, measurements, test results, and parts.

Responsibilities

• Support design validation activities, including thermal analysis, airflow evaluation, and electrical compatibility check.
• Assist with research and development by investigating manufacturing methods, materials, and processes.
• Support mechanical design activities by reviewing and creating 2D drawings, assisting with First Article Inspection (FAI), taking physical measurements, and contributing to DFMA reviews.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain part quotes, coordinate samples, and verify that supplied parts meet design requirements.
• Document test results, measurements, design findings, and vendor feedback clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, manufacturing partners, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve design or production issues.

Skills

Embedded systems

Metal enclosure fabrication

Hands-on product development

Design validation

Excellent documentation

Education

Mechatronics Engineering degree

Job description

AHEAD Foundry is an end-to-end integration center delivering design, integration, and deployment of enterprise IT infrastructure—from the data center to the edge—with deep engineering expertise. The LAUNCH program starts with a 3-month training in our Foundry Engineering team, after which you work on client and internal projects based on skill and business needs.

We value curious, proactive engineers and offer a path to grow into technical and consulting expert roles within a