Dev/Research Engineer 2

EPITEC; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC in Pontiac, IL is seeking a Dev/Research Engineer 2 for hands-on design, development, and testing of mechanical tools, engines and devices. The role focuses on research, drafting support, and interfacing with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

You will perform design analysis, interpret drawings, and contribute to NPI and FMEA activities. A BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2–4 years of relevant experience and proficiency in 3D modeling software is required; this is an on-site W2 position

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
• Internships accepted if technical and at least 3 months.
• Past titles/background deemed comparable (N/A) if appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

PRWB

Job description

Job Title: Dev/Research Engineer 2

Location: Pontiac, IL

Job Type: W2 Contract

Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week

Schedule: On-site (M-F)

Pay Range: $35-39 per hour

Job Description

The main function of a research engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical research engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

• Product Development (NPI)
• Creo modeling
• Print detailing
• FMEA
• DVP&R
• APQP
• Analysis coordination
• Supplier CPPD
• Tolerance stack-up, o-ring calculations, bolted joint analysis

Typical task breakdown

• Design, product development, and problem-solving meetings with suppliers, internal manufacturing, assembly and test teams
• Coordinate and conduct measurement, assembly and test planning
• Disassemble injectors, inspect, measure components after test, and compare results to pre-test condition
• Update engineering technical drawings and coordinate production releasing
• Provide routine progress updates to senior management

Education & Experience Required

• Years of experience: 2-4 years
• Degree requirement: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes, if in a technical field and at least 3 months in duration
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: N/A

Top 3 Skills

• Structured problem-solving experience / familiarity (8D or similar)
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Close attention to detail, curious, drives to physics-based understanding of the 'why' for root cause(s) of issues and component observations

Additional Technical Skills

• 3D modeling and engineering drawing detailing experience
• Comfortable working with hand tools, lab equipment (microscope, measurement equipment)
• Familiar with Design FMEA, validation planning and reporting (DVP&R)
• Experience with Caterpillar engineering systems is a plus (Teamcenter, PRWB, Creo)

Soft Skills

• Close attention to detail
• Organization
• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication of technical information - written & verbal
• Managing multiple priorities

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