Corporate Engineer

Thk America; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

THK America in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support, perform product sizing and participate in the development of new products to respond to customer inquiries. You will work with THK staff and customers to advance daily sales activities and share the corporate workload.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), 0–3 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, CAD skills (SolidWorks helpful), and strong communication.

Qualifications

• All THK products engineering knowledge in detail or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of Engineering Basics (Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics, Materials, Electric, etc.)
• Proficient in using a PC and standard professional software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• 3D/2D CAD Skills helpful (Solidworks Preferred). Ability to read/understand and create drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, information, seminar and training to customer and THK staff (New Engineer, Other Regional Engineer, District Manager, Sales Administration Representative, etc).
• Meet with customer regarding Mechatronics and/or Engineering projects/issues.
• Meet with customer regarding applications or troubleshooting.
• Conduct product sizing, selection based on customer parameters.
• Static/dynamic analysis of application.
• Solve Engineering calculations/issues for Customers.
• Design new product to respond to customer inquiry and plan its verification process.
• Work with factory, and implement standardization of new product from individual customer project.
• Plan new product according to market demand (Information from Institution, Exhibition, and Target accounts).
• Prepare and manage engineering documentation on all projects.
• Submit a monthly report on engineering activities and customer visits.
• Create seminar documents as needed.
• Double check for Approval drawing, Exam Report Request, from other regions.
• Distribute new information received from THK Japan to all regional engineers.
• Ask questions to THK Japan / TMA and achieve solution.
• Plan, announce, prepare, and host the Engineering meetings.
• Plan, prepare, and work on Corporate Engineering projects to help increasing individual skill and the level of THK Engineering.
• Attend and assist during trade shows.
• Check general catalog and individual production catalog.

Skills

CAD skills

Communication skills

Engineering fundamentals

MS Office

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor of science in Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: HQ - Schaumburg, IL 60173Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $67,000.00 - $72,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: EngineeringSummary:

Provide mechanical engineering technical support, product training and application assistance to the region's staff and customer base in order to advance daily sales activities.

Share the Corporate Engineering workload.

Develop new product as required from customer inquiry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical support

• Provide technical support, information, seminar and training to customer and THK staff (New Engineer, Other Regional Engineer, District Manager, Sales Administration Representative, etc).

Meet with customer for technical discussion

• Meet and/or discuss with customer regarding to Mechatronics and/or Engineering projects/issues.
• Meet with customer regarding to applications or troubleshooting.

Calculation/Selection

• Conduct product sizing, selection based on customer parameters.
• Static/dynamic analysis of application.
• Solve Engineering calculations/issues for Customers.

Develop new product

• Design new product in order to respond to customer inquiry and plan its verification process.
• Work with factory, and implement standardization of new product from individual customer project.
• Plan new product according to market demand (Information from Institution, Exhibition, and Target accounts).

Document/ Report

• Prepare and manage engineering documentation on all projects.
• Submit a monthly report on engineering activities and customer visits.
• Create seminar documents as needed.

Corporate Engineering Job

• Double check for Approval drawing, Exam Report Request, from other regions.
• Distribute new information received from THK Japan to all regional engineers.
• Ask questions to THK Japan / TMA and achieve solution.
• Plan, announce, prepare, and host the Engineering meetings.
• Plan, prepare, and work on Corporate Engineering projects to help increasing individual skill and the level of THK Engineering.

Others

• Attend and assist during trade shows.
• Check general catalog and individual production catalog.

Confidential Data

• THK Technical information (Intellectual Property). Pricing information, Business Strategy Information.
• Customer Intellectual Property. All other information deemed confidential by THK.
• Controlled information, documents, drawing, etc.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All THK products engineering knowledge in detail or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of Engineering Basics (Statis, Dynamics, Mechanics, Materials, Electric, etc.)
• Proficient in using a PC and standard professional software. (Word, Excel, Power point etc.)
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• 3D/2D CAD Skills helpful (Solidworks Preferred). Ability to read/understand and create drawings.

Education/Field

• Bachelor of science degree in Engineering (Mechanical Preferred)

Experience/Field

• 0-3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering field.

Language Skills

• Read, write and understand English essential, Japanese helpful but not required.
• Technical (symbols, verbiage, basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) reading and writing.

Mathematical Skills

• All above and Metric/English conversions.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to logically and accurately apply engineering principles to various situations
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. Ability to manage and prioritize various tasks
• Absorb and carry out instructions and training, and apply to various situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Drivers License; Engineer In Training (EIT) preferred

Physical Demands

• Not required, Occasionally (under 1/3 of the time), Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of the time), or Regularly (over 2/3 of the time).
• Balance - Occasionally
• Climb - Occasionally
• Crawl - Occasionally
• Fine Finger/Small Tool Skill - Frequently
• Foot Controls - Occasionally
• Hear - Regularly
• Kneel/Bend - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry up to 35 lbs. - Occasionally
• Push/pull up to 35 lbs. - Occasionally
• Reach - Occasionally
• Sit - Regularly
• Stand - Regularly
• Talk - Frequently
• Twist - Occasionally
• Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion - Occasionally
• Vision - Regularly
• Walk (short distance) - Occasionally
• Other - Not Required

Travel Demands

• Not required, Occasionally (under 1/3 of the time), Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of the time), or Regularly (over 2/3 of the time) Required.
• Drive Vehicle - Occasionally
• Air Travel - Occasionally
• Overnight Stays - Occasionally

Work Environment

• Not required, Occasionally (under 1/3 of the time), Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of the time), or Regularly (over 2/3 of the time) Required.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required - Occasionally
• Exposure to moderate noise - Occasionally
• Exposure to dust - Occasionally
• Exposure to temperature extremes - Occasionally
• Exposure to fumes or toxic substances - Occasionally