Mechanical Design Engineer 3

Harvey Nash; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Client in Chillicothe, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 to contribute to design, validation, and testing of mechanical systems. The role involves research, design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on power electronic projects.

The position requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience (MS with 3 years or AS with 9 years accepted), and proficiency in Creo and CAD tools. On-site work with occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 years experience required.
• Associates degrees with 9 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test mechanical devices.
• Analyze customer proposals to assess time and cost feasibility.
• Investigate equipment failures and diagnose issues.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products.

Skills

Creativity

Verbal Communication

Analytical Thinking

Team Player

Blueprint Reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree with 9 years experience

Tools

Creo

MS Excel

Job description

Mechanical Engineer 3 - 114054-1
Chillicothe, IL
12 months

Summary: The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical 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.

Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 years experience required
• Associates degrees with 9 years of experience

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

• Design Release and Checking
• Mechanical Design Concepting
• Mechanical Part Validation
• Fit-up and Assembly
• Vibration Testing / Thermal Testing

Reason/motivation for request

• Backfill

Why Client?

“Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?

• Join the Power Electronic design team to shape the future of Client’s Electric Drive Product line. Work on new and innovation systems that deliver fuel efficiency and reduce emissions

Typical task breakdown

• Review/Concept mechanical designs
• Mechanical design validation
• Supplier interaction on manufacturing

Interaction with team

• In-person with on-site team and virtual with global team
• Collaborating with fellow Mechanical and Power Electronic Engineers

Team Structure

• Mech Design Engineer reports to Mechanical Design Lead

Work environment

• Office
• When on production floors/testing sites, PPE will be provided

Education & Experience Required

• Years of experience: 5+ years
• Degree requirement: BS ME required ,
• will accept MS ME with 3 years of experience
• will accept Associates degree with 9 years experience
• Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Top 3 Skills

• Mechanical Design Fundamentals and Material Properties
• Creo
• Dimensional Tolerancing (Foundational Understanding)

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

• Intermediate to Advanced Creo User
• Intermediate MS Excel

(Desired)

• Heat Transfer Concepts
• Metallic Material Properties
• Basic Electrical System Understanding

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication, Team Contributor, Initiative

Travel Requirement

0-25% Domestic