MECHANICAL ENGINEER

eTeam; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month, on-site assignment in Pontiac, IL. The role focuses on product development, 3D modeling in Creo, print detailing, and FMEA/DVP&R coordination with suppliers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2–4 years of hands-on experience, and strong problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail. Office and lab duties will be split between desk work and hands-on testing.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Internships in technical fields accepted if ≥3 months.

Responsibilities

• Design and participate in product development and problem-solving meetings with suppliers and internal teams.
• Coordinate measurement, assembly and test planning.
• Disassemble injectors, inspect and measure components after tests; compare to pre-test conditions.
• Update engineering drawings and coordinate production release.
• Provide routine progress updates to senior management.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

3D modeling

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Measurement equipment

Job description

Job Title:

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Location:

Pontiac, Illinois On-Site Full Time

Daily Schedule (including any anticipated weekly/monthly OT)

M-F, 7:30-4:00

Duration:

12 months

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• Product Development (NPI)
• Creo modeling
• Print detailing
• FMEA
• DVP&R
• APQP
• Analysis coordination
• Supplier CPPD
• Tolerance stack-up, o-ring calculations, bolted joint analysis

Reason/motivation for request:

• Backfill

Typical task breakdown:

• Design, product development,andproblem-solving meetings with suppliers, internal manufacturing, assembly and test teams
• Coordinate and conduct measurement, assembly and test planning
• Disassemble injectors, inspect, measure components after test, and compare results to pre-test condition
• Update engineering technical drawings and coordinate production releasing
• Provide routine progress updates to senior management

Interaction with team:

• Daily in-person and virtual interactions with complete team

Team Structure

• Five engineers and one test technician report to work director/manager

Work environment:

• Desk location in office (40-50%)
• Test lab& factory(50-60%)

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience:2-4 years
• Degree requirement:BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes, if in a technical field and at least 3 months in duration
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: N/A

Top 3 Skills

• Structured problem-solvingexperience / familiarity (8D or similar)
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Close attention to detail, curious,drives to physics-based understanding of the ‘why’ for root cause(s) of issues and component observations

Additional Technical Skills (Required)

• 3D modeling and engineering drawing detailing experience

Additional Technical Skills (Desired)

• Comfortable working with hand tools, lab equipment (microscope, measurement equipment)
• Familiar with Design FMEA, validation planning and reporting (DVP&R)
• Experience with *** engineering systems is a plus (TeaCliententer, PRWB, Creo)

Soft Skills (Required)

• Close attention to detail
• Organization
• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication of technical information - written & verbal
• Managing multiple priorities