DEUBLIN - Product Engineer - Rotary Unions

Hoerbiger; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision care

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH’s Deublin Company in Waukegan, IL, seeks a Product Engineer - Rotary Unions to design and improve products across the lifecycle. You’ll support customers, perform testing, and interface with repair and design teams while applying DFM/DFA and leading prototype builds.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a small engineering team, MTBF/FMEA calculations, and robust documentation, with on-site work at the Deublin facility and potential partial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in manufacturing with design responsibilities.
• Proficient in CAD-driven product design, calculations and testing.
• Experience performing MTBF and FMEA calculations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and manuals and present to managers and clients.
• Ability to convert between imperial and metric measurements and apply geometry/trigonometry concepts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions; interpret technical instructions.
• Ability to collaborate within a cross-functional engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Provide application support for rotary union product line via email, phone, web meetings, and in-person visits.
• Review project objectives, schedules and costs related to quality, cost and performance.
• Interface with repair to analyze returns and improve product quality.
• Analyze failure modes and establish a plan to increase reliability.
• Apply DFM/DFA; prepare part drawings and enter manufacturing orders.
• Locate and place orders with vendors for design projects.
• Build prototype models and perform testing as needed.
• Analyze test results and report recommendations.
• Collaborate with Product Designers and Drafters on new designs and specs.
• Develop test methods for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Design and modify test fixtures as required.
• Perform product analysis calculations for design needs and orders.
• Assess discrepant material disposition.
• Respond to customer inquiries about products and new applications.
• Assist subsidiaries with technical questions.
• Make sales calls with reps at customer sites.
• Develop and design new mechanical and electrical products.
• Assist manufacturing on prototype builds.

Skills

CAD design

MTBF & FMEA

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Math & geometry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

DEUBLIN - Product Engineer - Rotary Unions Job Description DEUBLIN - Product Engineer - Rotary Unions

Your Mission

The Product Engineer provides support through all phases of the product life cycle. Responsibilities include design of new products, improving existing products, performing testing for proof of product integrity, reducing costs and improving product quality. This is an exciting position for an early career engineer or an exceptional recent graduate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with Internship experience).

How you will make a difference

• Application support of rotary union product line with customers via email, phone, web meetings, and in person visits.
• Review project assignments with supervisor to establish project objectives, schedules and costs as related to product quality, cost and performance.
• Interface effectively with repair department to analyze product returns and implement design modifications to continuously improve product quality.
• Analyze and determine possible failure modes and establish a project plan of action to effectively increase reliability.
• Apply DFM/DFA to products as needed; prepare piece part drawings and enter manufacturing orders.
• Locate and place orders with vendors of component parts to assist with design projects.
• Build prototype models and perform required testing to meet project needs.
• Analyze test results and prepare project reports with recommendations for company action.
• Interact effectively with Product Designers and Drafters to layout new designs and new product specifications.
• Develop and establish test methods and procedures for mechanical and electrical systems as assigned.
• Design and modify test fixtures as required.
• Perform product analysis calculations relating to product design needs and new product orders.
• Analyze and determine discrepant material disposition.
• Respond to customer telephone calls on matters relating to product inquiries and new applications.
• Assist subsidiaries with technical questions.
• Make sales calls with Sales representatives at customer sites.
• Develop and design new mechanical and electrical products following project manager objectives.
• Assist manufacturing and assembly on prototype builds.

What you should be good at

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum one year experience (including interships) working in manufacuring role with design responsibilities.
• Proficient at product design through use of CAD techniques, calculations, and testing.
• Experience performing MTBF and FMEA calculations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to convert between imperial and metric measurements.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small cross‑functional engineering team.

What you can look forward to

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation: This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $72,000 - $107,000 per year. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be on site five days per week for first 90 days with the opportunity to work up to 2 days remote per week, based on performance, following a 90-day introductory period. Local candidates are encouraged to apply; relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
• Travel: 5% - 10% travel to customer sites.

Who we are

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award‑winning, ISO 9001‑certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact.

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