Mechanical Engineer 2

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

Job summary

eTeam seeks a Mechanical Engineer 2 to join the core design team in East Peoria, IL. The role focuses on concept design and Creo-based part modeling, with emphasis on stress analysis and collaboration with a Senior Design Engineer and suppliers.

The position supports entry-level tasks, with potential for increased responsibilities as experience grows within a multidisciplinary environment. Office-based, 80% design work setting.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency with Creo and reading technical drawings.
• Understanding geometric tolerancing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Concept design and part modeling using Creo.
• Stress and life analysis.
• Collaborate with Senior Design Engineer and suppliers.
• Support for entry-level tasks and potential for additional responsibilities.

Skills

Creo 3D modeling

Reading drawings & prints

Mechanical design

Strong initiative & communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Creo Simulate FEA

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer 2

Location

East Peoria,IL 61611

Duration

12 Months

Daily Schedule

Monday – Friday, some rare weekend days when there are project specific needs.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

• Support Senior Engineer by completing design tasks.
• Potential for additional responsibility depending on experience and demonstrated success in the role.
• The worker will be performing entry-level duties and should have a genuine interest in this aspect of the role.

Reason/motivation for request

• Backfill

Typical task breakdown

• Concept design and part modeling using Creo.
• Stress & life analysis

Interaction with team

• Works closely with Senior Design Engineer
• Interacts with suppliers, supplier development engineers, and internal CAT process partners (Quality, Operations, etc.)

Team Structure

• Can be a global team – this role will be supporting the local team – with about 20 members – would be working closly with 2-3 team members
• Very experienced and welcoming team.
• Interact regularly with global team members.

Work environment

• Will be located with the core design team in an office adjacent to a machining and assembly facility. Will sit in a cubical with other engineers from the team.
• 80% office – boots, eye, ear

Education & Experience Required

• Years of experience: 2-4 years
• Degree requirement: BS in Mechanical Engineering – relevant (Manufacturing, Automotive)
• No 2 year degrees
• Masters must still have 2 years of experience
• Do you accept internships as job experience: No

Top 3 Skills

• Creo 3D modeling (and specifically Creo, not another modeling software)
• Reading technical drawings & prints
• Mechanical design experience

Additional Technical Skills (Required)

• Proficient in Creo
• Understands basic geometric tolerancing
• Mechanical design experience

Additional Technical Skills (Desired)

• Proficient in Creo Simulate FEA
• Experience in steel or iron casting design
• APQP knowledge
• Practical / hands-on experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Soft Skills (Required)

• Strong initiative
• Effective verbal & written communicator
• Can manage individual tasks to meet deadlines
• Open to input & feedback from others
• Works well with other engineers, suppliers, and internal process partners

Soft Skills (Desired)

• Eagerness to learn new things