Design Engineer - CAD, Hydraulics & Controls

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, vis）

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation seeks an engineering designer for our Illinois operations. You will coordinate layouts, analyze designs with CAD tools, and work with cross-functional teams to develop specifications and change packages.

A BS degree and 1–3 years in engineering design are required, with CAD experience (Pro-E preferred) and knowledge of hydraulics or electrical controls a plus. Salary ranges from $70k to $100k depending on experience, with benefits including bonus potential, health

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Engineering design

Mobile equipment

Electrical controls

Hydraulics

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree (BSME or BSAE)

Tools

Pro/E

Job description

Federal Signal Corporation seeks an engineering designer for our Illinois operations. You will coordinate layouts, analyze designs with CAD tools, and work with cross-functional teams to develop specifications and change packages.

A BS degree and 1–3 years in engineering design are required, with CAD experience (Pro-E preferred) and knowledge of hydraulics or electrical controls a plus. Salary ranges from $70k to $100k depending on experience, with benefits including bonus potential, health