Mechanical Engineer

SMG Hunter LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the engineering team in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on mechanical design, thermal management, and automation integration within foundry machinery and industrial systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with CAD tools and robot-enabled equipment, enabling reliable, efficient, and safe operation in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing custom machinery or automation equipment.
• Experience with machines operating in high-temperature environments and thermal management.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, cooling, ventilation, insulation, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial machinery with robotic systems, automation equipment, and thermal management solutions.
• Engineer and optimize heat dissipation, cooling, ventilation, insulation, and temperature control systems for high-temperature apps.
• Integrate mechanical systems with industrial robots, EOAT, conveyors, and automated material handling equipment.
• Conduct thermal and mechanical performance analyses to ensure machine reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, and automation engineers for integrated solutions.
• Support machine commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting of robotic and thermal systems.

Skills

Machine design

CAD proficiency

Thermal management

Industrial automation

GD&T

Robot integration

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Job Description: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Company: Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team at Hunter Foundry Machinery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and equipment maintenance, with a strong focus on foundry machinery and industrial automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial machinery incorporating robotic systems, automation equipment, and thermal management solutions.
• Engineer and optimize heat dissipation, cooling, ventilation, insulation, and temperature control systems for high-temperature applications.
• Integrate mechanical systems with industrial robots, robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), conveyors, and automated material handling equipment.
• Conduct thermal and mechanical performance analysis to ensure machine reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, and automation engineers to develop fully integrated machine solutions.
• Support machine commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting of both robotic and thermal management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience designing custom machinery, automation equipment, robotic cells, or industrial production systems.
• Experience designing machines operating in high-temperature environments with thermal management requirements.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermal analysis, cooling systems, heat exchangers, ventilation systems, and thermal insulation materials.
• Experience working with industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, or similar).
• Strong understanding of machine design, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and machine safety standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing robotic foundry, casting, metal processing, or material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with thermal simulation and FEA tools.
• Experience with automated machine building, robotics integration, and industrial automation projects.
• Knowledge of high-temperature industrial processes, furnaces, molten metal handling, or heat-treatment systems.
• Understanding of machine safety standards such as ANSI/RIA, ISO 10218, and CE requirements.