Mechanical Engineer 3

Cullerton Group; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Cullerton Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 in Chillicothe, IL for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment. The role supports a Power Electronics design team focused on electric-drive technology, with up to 25% travel to Appleton, WI and Noblesville, IN.

The position offers full benefits and potential to convert to permanent employment. The engineer will handle mechanical design concept development, release, and validation, working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure fit,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience
• Associate degree with 9+ years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals and material properties
• Intermediate to advanced Creo experience
• Foundational understanding of dimensional tolerancing
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to develop and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Strong verbal communication, teamwork, initiative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and evaluate mechanical design concepts and support design release and checking activities.
• Design and develop mechanical components and assist with engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Perform mechanical part validation, including fit-up, assembly, vibration testing, and thermal testing.
• Work with suppliers on manufacturing considerations and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve design or production issues.
• Investigate equipment or component failures, identify causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and engineering reports.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Dimensional tolerancing

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

Creo

Job description

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer 3 in Chillicothe, IL. This position is 100% onsite, Monday-Friday, with an 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or 9:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule. This is a 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. The role may require up to 25% travel to Appleton, WI and Noblesville, IN. Compensation is up to $46/hr + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer 3 will join a Power Electronics design team supporting electric-drive products and new systems focused on improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. The engineer will be responsible for mechanical design concept development, design release and checking, and validation of mechanical components. This position combines hands-on mechanical design with fit-up, assembly, vibration and thermal testing, as well as collaboration with suppliers and other Mechanical and Power Electronics Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and evaluate mechanical design concepts and support design release and checking activities.
• Design and develop mechanical components and assist with engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Perform mechanical part validation, including fit-up, assembly, vibration testing, and thermal testing.
• Work with suppliers on manufacturing considerations and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve design or production issues.
• Investigate equipment or component failures, identify causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and engineering reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience, OR
• Associate degree with 9+ years of relevant experience. Internships may count toward experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals and material properties.
• Intermediate to advanced Creo experience.
• Foundational understanding of dimensional tolerancing.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to develop and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal communication, teamwork, initiative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or in a closely related mechanical design role.
• Knowledge of heat transfer concepts.
• Knowledge of metallic material properties.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, particularly in environments involving Power Electronics.
• Experience with mechanical design validation, including fit-up/assembly, vibration testing, and thermal testing.

Why This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative electric-drive and Power Electronics systems designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The engineer will gain exposure to the full mechanical design lifecycle-from concept development and Creo design through manufacturing collaboration and physical validation-while working alongside Mechanical and Power Electronics Engineers in a global engineering environment.