Mechanical Engineer

LER TechForce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce in Chicago, IL, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on SolidWorks experience and a background in bus bars and sheet metal to join our engineering team and tackle a range of automotive, power distribution, and aerospace projects.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, design for manufacturability, and strict adherence to GD&T and DFMEA standards. Travel up to 20% and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Sheet Metal.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and GD&T.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components, sub-systems, products, and equipment across industries including automotive, power distribution, military, and aerospace.
• Bring ideas to life from concept through production using SolidWorks and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Participate in activities concerning product development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Apply knowledge to design products for power distribution, automotive, medical device, sensor, military, or aerospace sectors.
• Design and implement mechanical products using CAD/CAE tools.
• Evaluate and implement design changes, ECN, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Support more experienced engineers and conduct product testing with models and prototypes.
• May be involved in fabrication, operation, installation, or repair of mechanical products.
• Interact with sales personnel and travel to customers and vendors as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

Bus Bars

Sheet Metal

GD&T

DFMEA

Communication

Travel

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Sheet Metal Design Tools

Job description

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Mechanical Engineer that has experience working in SolidWorks and has worked with Bus Bars and Sheetmetal. This role is based in Chicago Illinois and due to the nature of the role this will require the candidate that is a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn.

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components, sub-systems, products, and equipment across industries including automotive, power distribution, military, and aerospace.
• Bring ideas to life from concept through production using advanced tools like SolidWorks while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Develop and review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Participate in activities concerning product development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products for relevant industries (such as Power Distribution, Automotive, Medical Device, Sensor, Military, Aerospace).
• Design and implement mechanical products using various CAD and CAE tools.
• Evaluate and implement design changes, ECN, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Is guided by and provide support to more experienced engineers.
• Conduct product testing and create models and prototypes.
• May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products.
• Participate in product team environments related to mechanical and electrical product design.
• Interact with sales personnel and travel to customers and vendors as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be successful:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of single and multilayer laminated bus bars, injection molded plastics design, electro-mechanical subassembly/shelf design, and/or power connector design.
• Knowledge of dimensional tolerance stacks, DFMEA, GD&T, and other typical automotive forms.
• Experience using 3D SolidWorks and Sheet Metal (required).
• Drafting ability to develop working drawings and dimensional GD&T controls.
• Self-learning, task-oriented; outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency with components in electrical transfer.
• Proven ability to overcome obstacles and get results.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.