Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD & Analysis

Sewer Equipment Co of America; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Voluntary life insurance

Payouts tied to profitability

Job summary

Sewer Equipment Co of America in Dixon, IL is seeking an entry level Design Engineer to contribute to the mechanical design of sewer cleaning equipment. The role involves creating robust machines, refining concepts, and producing detailed drawings for internal teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault), and a willingness to learn hydraulic concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs.
• Hydraulic component knowledge and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD; experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, Power BI, Outlook.
• Experience with finite element analysis is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team-oriented and detail-focused.
• 0–2 years in-field engineering experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced office and shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to create and refine mechanical design concepts within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Understand project scope, specifications, and regulatory requirements for the machine.
• Perform mechanical design analysis to meet project requirements.
• Create complete, organized drawings that convey information to other departments.
• Create and process ECNs documenting action items.
• Support manufacturing and testing of machines as required.
• Collaborate with purchasing to improve quality and cost of components.
• Review chassis specifications based on machine requirements (options, weights, size, power).
• Manage multiple projects from start to finish.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneNote

Outlook

Job description

Sewer Equipment Co of America in Dixon, IL is seeking an entry level Design Engineer to contribute to the mechanical design of sewer cleaning equipment. The role involves creating robust machines, refining concepts, and producing detailed drawings for internal teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault), and a willingness to learn hydraulic concepts.