Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative industrial engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic design team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to enhance their skills in drafting and design while working alongside experienced engineers. The position emphasizes growth through hands-on training, with the potential for travel to customer sites. This contract-to-hire opportunity promises a pathway to permanent employment, fostering a culture of internal promotion and career advancement. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and a passion for mechanical engineering.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid sick leave

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for recent graduates with a focus on mechanical design.
• Ideal candidates will have experience in drafting and design software.

Responsibilities

• Create designs for mechanical equipment and detail components.
• Maintain project drawing files and prepare submittal documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Drafting

Project Execution

Revit

MicroStation

Autodesk

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.00/yr - $27.00/yr

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $23-$27/hr

Day-to-Day

An Industrial Engineering company specializing in custom conveyor systems design, commissioning, and integration is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their expanding design team. The Mechanical team hires Entry Level (0-2 years' experience) engineers with the goal of improving their professional skillsets in drafting, design, and project execution. You will be given the opportunity to learn and advance at the pace you set for yourself. You will work with tenured engineers who have a deep level of knowledge, as well as various Entry and Mid-level Mechanical Engineers at or near the same level as yourself. Ideal candidates are recent engineering graduates from School of Mines with less than 2 years of experience and a GPA of 3.7+. This individual will be creating designs for mechanical equipment and will design, lay out and detail components and systems. Additional duties include maintaining project drawing files, read shop drawing, and prepare submittal documentation. On the job training will be heavily incorporated to ensure growth of your career. There is also an option to travel to customer sites during product intake and installations, should you choose to do so.

This is a contract-to-hire position that will become permanent after 6 months. This company only promotes internally, leaving plenty of room for advancement. Candidates must pass a drug test.

Must-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (GPA 3.7+) School of Mines preferred
• Mechanical Design and Engineering is your first career choice
• 0-2 years of experience drafting/designing (Revit, MicroStation, Autodesk, AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc..)
• Comfortable taking a background check and drug test

Plusses

• Internship or Project Experience with Conveyer Systems

Compensation: $23-27/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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