Mechanical Engineer

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Illinois seeks a mechanical engineer to design and develop machinery components, performing stress analyses and selecting materials to meet tolerances. The role emphasizes robust technical communication and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

You will evaluate system functionality through simulations, prototyping, and testing, while managing projects across engineering disciplines and producing thorough documentation. R&D and maintenance support are also integral to the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• For advanced positions, master's degree and professional engineering license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical components with detailed drawings and specifications.
• Analyzing system functionality through simulations, prototyping, and testing.
• Project management: coordinating with other engineering disciplines and meeting deadlines.
• Creating technical documentation and reports to communicate design intent.
• Research and development: exploring new technologies and materials.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of existing mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Analytical problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree

Professional engineering license

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description

• Designing and developing mechanical components:Creating detailed designs for machinery parts, including calculations for stress analysis, material selection, and tolerances.
• Analyzing system functionality:Evaluating the performance of mechanical systems through simulations, prototyping, and testing to identify potential issues and optimize design.
• Project management:Overseeing the implementation of mechanical designs, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Technical documentation:Creating detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports to communicate design intent and manufacturing requirements.
• Research and development:Exploring new technologies and materials to develop innovative mechanical solutions.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance:Identifying and resolving issues with existing mechanical systems.

Description

• Designing and developing mechanical components:Creating detailed designs for machinery parts, including calculations for stress analysis, material selection, and tolerances.
• Analyzing system functionality:Evaluating the performance of mechanical systems through simulations, prototyping, and testing to identify potential issues and optimize design.
• Project management:Overseeing the implementation of mechanical designs, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Technical documentation:Creating detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports to communicate design intent and manufacturing requirements.
• Research and development:Exploring new technologies and materials to develop innovative mechanical solutions.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance:Identifying and resolving issues with existing mechanical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, strong understanding of core mechanical engineering principles like mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science, proficiency in CAD software, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively; for advanced positions, a master's degree and professional engineering license may be required.