Design Engineer

Terco, Inc; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation time

Sick days

Job summary

Terco Inc., in Bloomingdale, IL, is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to design, develop, and test machinery used in aerosol filling and packaging lines. You will take equipment from concept through CAD design and validation, then support implementation for customers, coordinating with production, quality, and field service teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical design background with CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and experience with PLC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in machine design, preferably in packaging/processing equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of PLC platforms (Siemens or Allen-Bradley) and automation.
• Understanding of pressure vessel design and compatibility with propellants hehazardous liquids is a plus.
• Familiarity with safety standards for pressurized, hazardous goods (ATEX/OSHA or equivalents).
• Willingness to travel for on-site installations and support.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed blueprints and 3D models for new and existing equipment.
• Design/modify components and machines used in aerosol manufacturing.
• Develop and refine products from performance data and testing results.
• Build and support prototypes and proof-of-concept models.
• Define electrical requirements for automated lines and coordinate PLC control systems.
• Configure sensors, HMIs, and interfaces for machine operators.
• Oversee installation and testing of electrical panels and PLC programs.
• Conduct equipment testing and safety validation; diagnose issues across subsystems.
• Prepare technical documents, design reports, and safety guides.

Skills

Machine design experience

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Design Engineer

Terco Inc. | Engineering Department | Full-Time | Reports to: President

About the Role

Terco Inc. is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to design, develop, and test machinery used in aerosol filling and packaging lines. This role combines mechanical design, automation, prototyping, testing, and field support. The Design Engineer will take equipment from concept through CAD design and validation, then support successful implementation for customers.

The ideal candidate will work closely with production, quality, and field service teams to ensure equipment is safe, efficient, reliable, and suited for handling pressurized liquids and propellants.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Create detailed blueprints and 3D models using CAD software for new and existing equipment.
• Design and modify components and machines used in aerosol manufacturing.
• Develop and refine products based on performance data, customer feedback, and testing results.
• Build and support prototypes and proof-of-concept models to validate new designs.

Automation & Controls

• Define electrical component requirements for automated and VFD-controlled production lines.
• Collaborate with programmers to develop PLC-based control systems that coordinate line operations.
• Configure and support sensors, HMIs, and touchscreen interfaces for machine operators.
• Supervise installation and in-house testing of electrical panels, HMIs, and PLC programs before customer release.

Testing & Quality

• Conduct equipment testing and safety validation, including selected component testing.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and software-related issues.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with applicable safety standards for flammable, pressurized, and hazardous goods.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design reports, user manuals, and safety guides for internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in machine design, ideally within packaging, filling, or process equipment industries.
• Proficiency with CAD software, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• General knowledge of PLC programming platforms such as Siemens or Allen-Bradley, as well as industrial automation and control systems.
• Understanding of pressure vessel design principles and material compatibility with propellants or flammable liquids is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with safety standards relevant to pressurized and hazardous product handling, such as ATEX, OSHA, or regional equivalents.
• Familiarity with metalworking, machining technology, and machine tool technology.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical issues.
• Willingness to travel for on-site customer installations, training, and support as needed.
• Excellent written communication skills for producing technical documentation and manuals.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with aerosol or liquid filling machinery.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems and valves.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with 90% of the premium paid by the company.
• Life insurance.
• Dental insurance available, paid by employee.
• Flexible spending account available.
• 401(k) plan with company match of 50% up to 6% contributed.
• Vacation time.
• Sick days.