DESIGN ENGINEER II - SIGN ON BONUS

Jtec Industries, Inc. - Material Movement Experts; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

401K Match

Company provided life insurance

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Wellness Program

Paid time off from day one

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

Jtec Industries, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer II to design and develop engineered solutions for our customers' material movement requirements.

This role focuses on translating customer needs into cost-effective, innovative layouts and systems, leveraging Jtec's CarryMore Tugger Cart System and CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus, 401K match, life insurance, health/dental/vision, wellness

Qualifications

• Analyzes customers' requirements and develops cost effective design solutions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver material handling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes customers' requirements and develops cost effective design solutions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver material handling solutions.

Job description

Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams. Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles: safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more. We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together.

What is Jtec

Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry. In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born: the CarryMore Tugger Cart System. This impressive Mother/Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace. It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced: CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System, which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's. Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.

Employee Engagement Focused - Employees are more than a number to Jtec

• Quarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon, hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.
• One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together.
• Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags/cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..
• Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.
• And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and monthly Snack Days!

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Starting from $77,568 - $90,460 - offers above this range dependent on experience
• Sign On Bonus (Direct hire only)- $5,000 total - 1st payment: $1,000 1st paycheck after 60 days continuous active employment; 2nd payment: $1,000 1st paycheck after 90 days continuous active employment; 3rd payment: $1,000 1st paycheck after 120 days continuous active employment, 4th payment: $1,000 1st paycheck after 150 days continuous active employment; 5th payment: $1,000 1st paycheck after 180 days continuous active employment
• Regular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.
• 401K Match: 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
• Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
• Affordable health/dental/vision insurance.
• High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
• Health and/or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
• Start accruing paid time off from day one.
• Eight paid holidays annually: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.

Summary/Objective

The Design Engineer II designs and develops engineered solutions for our customers' material movement requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analyzes customers' requirements and develops cost effective design solutions.
• Collaborates with