Engineering Associate

BroadBean; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Illinois is seeking a hands-on engineer to manage the technical aspects of a major project and/or multiple smaller projects, using the Product Planning and Development Procedure to drive delivery and production readiness.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline, with 4–6 years in vehicle structural design, experience in dynamic structural analysis and FEA, and the ability to coordinate with CAD/FEA teams, suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline required.
• BSME/BSAgE/BS AeroE preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in vehicle structural design.
• Experience with dynamic structural analysis, FEA, fatigue analysis, and product design.
• Demonstrated product innovation.
• Electrical or brake experience a plus.
• Exposure to or training in vehicle dynamics desirable.
• Vibration and controls background desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a development project and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of a major project and/or multiple smaller projects, utilizing the Product Planning and Development Procedure.
• Designs, validates, provides test reports, and sign-off documents, and ensures production readiness.
• Coordinates with CAD, FEA, and laboratory personnel and interfaces with other department in support of the above.
• Coordinates the technical design and test aspects on projects with suppliers and customers.
• Provides continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste. Helps to assure safety in the lab and office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle structural design

Finite element analysis

Dynamic analysis

Vibration and controls

Project management

Electrical experience

Brake experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline

BSME/BSAgE/BS AeroE preferred

Tools

CAD

FEA software

Fatigue analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of a major project and/or multiple smaller projects, utilizing the Product Planning and Development Procedure.
• Designs, validates, provides test reports, and sign-off documents, and ensures production readiness.
• Coordinates with CAD, FEA, and laboratory personnel and interfaces with other department in support of the above.
• Coordinates the technical design and test aspects on projects with suppliers and customers.
• Provides continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste. Helps to assure safety in the lab and office.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor of Science degree in technical discipline required.
• BSME/BSAgE/BS AeroE preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in vehicle structural design (preferable heavy or medium duty truck) with exposure to dynamic structural analysis, finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, and product design.
• Demonstrated product innovation.
• Electrical or brake experience a plus.
• Exposure to or training in vehicle dynamics desirable.
• Vibration and controls background desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a development project and meet deadlines.

This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $75K-105K annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. This pay range is provided to ensure transparency and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

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Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, travel, and disability insurance
• a flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• a pension plan
• paid holidays and vacation
• We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.