Design Engineer

Sewer Equipment Co of America; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Voluntary life insurance

Payouts tied to profitability

Job summary

Sewer Equipment Co of America in Dixon, IL is seeking an entry level Design Engineer to contribute to the mechanical design of sewer cleaning equipment. The role involves creating robust machines, refining concepts, and producing detailed drawings for internal teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault), and a willingness to learn hydraulic concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs.
• Hydraulic component knowledge and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD; experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, Power BI, Outlook.
• Experience with finite element analysis is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team-oriented and detail-focused.
• 0–2 years in-field engineering experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced office and shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to create and refine mechanical design concepts within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Understand project scope, specifications, and regulatory requirements for the machine.
• Perform mechanical design analysis to meet project requirements.
• Create complete, organized drawings that convey information to other departments.
• Create and process ECNs documenting action items.
• Support manufacturing and testing of machines as required.
• Collaborate with purchasing to improve quality and cost of components.
• Review chassis specifications based on machine requirements (options, weights, size, power).
• Manage multiple projects from start to finish.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneNote

Outlook

Job description

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Dixon, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1179

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Sewer Equipment provides the highest quality and most innovative sewer cleaning products for the municipal and contractor market. With a wide array of product offerings from high-pressure, high-volume trailer and truck-mounted sewer jetters to combination sewer cleaners. Sewer Equipment is currently seeking applicants to an entry level Design Engineer position at our Dixon, IL manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include

• Use of mechanical design software to create and refine complete mechanical design concepts for robust and low-risk machine designs that will complete the project scope within the budget and schedule parameters defined by the project scope.
• Know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements that are applicable to the machine being developed.
• Complete mechanical design analysis as required to ensure the machine design will meet all project requirements.
• Create complete, organized, and detailed drawings that fully convey information to outside departments in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
• Create and execute Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) that fully document and instruct action items to be taken.
• Support the manufacturing and testing of machines as required.
• Work with the purchasing team to continually improve quality and costs of purchased components and assist with any questions vendors may have related to design.
• Review and revise chassis specifications based on machine requirements regarding option content, weights, size, and power.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at a time from beginning to end.

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
• Hydraulic component knowledge of simple circuits as well as open and closed loop hydrostatic systems. Willingness to learn or receive training.
• Proficiency in using 2D and 3D CAD design software. Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Autodesk Vault preferred.
• Knowledge preferred in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, Power BI, and Outlook
• Experience with finite element analysis is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate clearly mechanical concepts and designs
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, and organized
• Must be able to work in fast paced environment to meet deadlines and commitments
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently
• Strong knowledge of material and manufacturing processes
• 0-2 years of in field engineering experience
• This job operates in a professional office and assembly shop floor environment.
• Employees may be requested to travel on occasion to assist with any number of functions related to the company.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• This is a full-time salaried position, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
• The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers, and co-workers.
• This position requires the occasional use of basic hand tools
• This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for long lengths of time.
• Productivity bonus, paid quarterly. Average 2025 annual payout was $7/hour. Payouts are based on overall company profitability, and attendance.
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
• Company paid Life, Short & Long Term Disability
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness
• 401k Plan with company match after one year of employment
• 80 hours of paid holidays per year

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sewer Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer—M/F/D/V

Will not sponsor applicants for work visas.