Design Engineer

Federal Signal Corporation; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental, viz）

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free, drug-free workplace

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation in Illinois is seeking an engineer with 1–3 years of engineering design experience, CAD proficiency (Pro-E preferred), and familiarity with mobile equipment, electrical controls, multiplex systems and hydraulics.

The role involves coordinating layouts, developing design and modification plans for production, creating and reviewing change packages, and collaborating with engineering, marketing and production teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years experience in engineering design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, preferably Pro-E.
• Experience with electrical controls/multiplex and hydraulics is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication and computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of layouts and design and/or modification in existing products, and information required for production use.
• Use engineering tools to analyze designs to meet requirements for strength, noise, functionality, ergonomics, safety and quality.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers where engineering input is required to develop specifications for products and/or components.
• Develop project plans with input from engineering, marketing and production.
• Work with production, manufacturing engineering, lab supervision, marketing, service, and engineering personnel during the implementation of a project.
• Prepare and review complete engineering change packages, including BOM investigations per departmental procedures for completeness and accuracy.
• Use departmental CAD system and office software, to company standards and procedures, at or above a level needed to perform typical duties.
• Participate in the cost reduction process as needed.
• Evaluate product or product modification to determine the degree of success of the product in terms of performance and user satisfaction. May include travel to the field and/or trade shows.
• Assist drafters and designers with required engineering expertise to complete design activities.
• Develop project plans with input from engineering, marketing and production.

Skills

Mobile equipment experience

Electrical controls & hydraulics

Good communication

Team oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSME or BSAE

Tools

Pro-E

CAD system

Office software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of layouts and design and/or modification in existing products, and information required for production use.
• Use engineering tools to analyze designs to meet requirements for strength, noise, functionality, ergonomics, safety and quality.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers where engineering input is required to develop specifications for products and/or components.
• Develop project plans with input from engineering, marketing and production.
• Work with production, manufacturing engineering, lab supervision, marketing, service, and engineering personnel during the implementation of a project.
• Prepare and review complete engineering change packages, including BOM investigations per departmental procedures for completeness and accuracy.
• Use departmental CAD system and office software, to company standards and procedures, at or above a level needed to perform typical duties.
• Participate in the cost reduction process as needed.
• Evaluate product or product modification to determine the degree of success of the product in terms of performance and user satisfaction. May include travel to the field and/or trade shows.
• Assist drafters and designers with required engineering expertise to complete design activities.
• Develop project plans with input from engineering, marketing and production.

Experience And Skills Required

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in engineering design
• Mobile equipment experience
• CAD experience (Pro-E preferred)
• Electrical controls/multiplex and hydraulics systems experience a plus
• Good written and oral communication and computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team oriented

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree required (BSME or BSAE).

Salary Range - Engineer I = $70-85k; Engineer II = $85-100k

Benefits Of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including:

• annual bonus potential
• insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• tuition reimbursement
• We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our plant. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630-954-2000.

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