Foundry Associate Design Engineer – Launch Program

Thinkahead; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid company holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

AHEAD is seeking an Associate Design Engineer - Foundry to join the LAUNCH program in its US office. You will start with a 3-month training in Foundry Engineering, then work on client and internal projects based on skillset and business needs.

This full-time role offers growth in IT infrastructure design and manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates have a Mechatronics Engineering degree, hands-on experience with embedded systems, and a passion for design validation, DFMA, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Mechatronics Engineering degree or similar by 1/11/2027.
• Experience with embedded systems.
• Experience with metal enclosure fabrication.
• Interest in hands-on product development, design validation, and manufacturing processes.
• Attention to detail with drawings, measurements, test results, and parts.
• Willingness to learn across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple design-support activities in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
• Basic understanding of computer architecture and server hardware components.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and build positive relationships.
• Demonstrate drive and proactiveness to get things done, manage competing priorities, be solutions–oriented, and enjoy solving complex problems.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, courage, critical thinking, and a desire to use technology to search for new and innovative solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Support design validation activities, including thermal analysis, airflow evaluation, and electrical compatibility check.
• Assist with research and development by investigating manufacturing methods, materials, and processes.
• Support mechanical design activities by reviewing and creating 2D drawings, assisting with First Article Inspection (FAI), taking physical measurements, and contributing to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) reviews.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain part quotes, coordinate samples, and verify that supplied parts meet design requirements.
• Document test results, measurements, design findings, and vendor feedback clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, manufacturing partners, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve design or production issues.

Skills

Innovative Thinkers

Enthusiastic Collaborators

Creative Problem Solvers

Curious Self – Starters

Education

Mechatronics Engineering degree

Tools

2D drawings

DFMA reviews

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Job description

AHEAD is seeking an Associate Design Engineer - Foundry to join the LAUNCH program in its US office. You will start with a 3-month training in Foundry Engineering, then work on client and internal projects based on skillset and business needs.

This full-time role offers growth in IT infrastructure design and manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates have a Mechatronics Engineering degree, hands-on experience with embedded systems, and a passion for design validation, DFMA, and manufacturing