Design Engineer

Revcor, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Revcor, Inc. in Carpentersville, IL, seeks an engineer to design and redesign air-moving equipment across HVAC and industrial sectors. You will translate customer specs into robust 3D models and drawings, applying fluid flow, vibration, and material considerations.

The role requires hands-on drafting, testing, and advising manufacturing and cost-estimating activities. Proficiency in SolidWorks/AutoCAD and clear communication are essential; travel to customer plants may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of design experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Simulation (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products from specifications and components.
• Prepare drawings and specifications using SolidWorks or Auto CAD.
• Contribute to manufacturing cost estimating and quality improvement.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

This position is responsible for designing and redesigning new and existing air-moving equipment used in HVAC, agriculture, appliances, energy and power generation, health care, transportation, food service, manufacturing, and marine applications. The individual must have working knowledge of moving and rotating machinery, along with a strong foundation in machine design principles, including airflow, sound, vibration, and machinery natural frequency analysis.

Overview of Position

The position requires working with customer specifications. The individual must be able to interpret and apply different customer specifications to the design and selection of fans and blowers. Working knowledge of fluid flow is essential. Familiarity with different chemicals and metal alloys is a plus. A strong verbal and written communication are required. The position requires someone who can multi-task, very methodically, and can work independently with very little supervision. Organization and accuracy are a must. Perform drafting, testing, and building of models for a complete product and advise in manufacturing and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Under general direction, help design and develop products from specifications and related components indicating ideas for new or modified products.
• Help prepare drawings and specifications utilizing SolidWorks or Auto CAD
• Help generate final engineering reports to present to customers
• Advise and assist in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering activities including cost estimating, production, and quality problems.
• Help gather and document customer product requirements and technical requirements from discussions with customers and Revcor sales team.
• Help generate quality standards for Revcor Quality Assurance team and make recommendations to improve out Quality Assurance and Inspection methods and procedures.
• Help sales through project centric responsibility that aligns sales and engineering to win new customer opportunities for Revcor.
• Develop good understanding of Revcor product line.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Occasionally travel to customer plants and customer field installations to trouble shoot problems, act as an advisor, and make recommendations on new design or help improve existing designs.
• Learn to run Modal & FEA analysis
• Learn Fan airflow, sound and vibration testing

Personal Characteristics:

• Able to get along well with diverse personalities.
• Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer knowledgeable with MS Office suite and ACAD.
• Goal oriented, high energy level, self-motivated.
• Organized: Maintain priorities, follow through, and timeliness.
• Flexible; adaptive to change.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Accountable to the Engineering Manager for all phases of job activity.
• Work closely with manufacturing, sales group, and quality.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree in the Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of design experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Simulation (FEA)
• Good communication, engineering problem solving and customer/supplier relationship skills.