Mechanical Engineer, Applications & Product Innovation

Thk America; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

THK America in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support, perform product sizing and participate in the development of new products to respond to customer inquiries. You will work with THK staff and customers to advance daily sales activities and share the corporate workload.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), 0–3 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, CAD skills (SolidWorks helpful), and strong communication.

Qualifications

• All THK products engineering knowledge in detail or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of Engineering Basics (Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics, Materials, Electric, etc.)
• Proficient in using a PC and standard professional software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• 3D/2D CAD Skills helpful (Solidworks Preferred). Ability to read/understand and create drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, information, seminar and training to customer and THK staff (New Engineer, Other Regional Engineer, District Manager, Sales Administration Representative, etc).
• Meet with customer regarding Mechatronics and/or Engineering projects/issues.
• Meet with customer regarding applications or troubleshooting.
• Conduct product sizing, selection based on customer parameters.
• Static/dynamic analysis of application.
• Solve Engineering calculations/issues for Customers.
• Design new product to respond to customer inquiry and plan its verification process.
• Work with factory, and implement standardization of new product from individual customer project.
• Plan new product according to market demand (Information from Institution, Exhibition, and Target accounts).
• Prepare and manage engineering documentation on all projects.
• Submit a monthly report on engineering activities and customer visits.
• Create seminar documents as needed.
• Double check for Approval drawing, Exam Report Request, from other regions.
• Distribute new information received from THK Japan to all regional engineers.
• Ask questions to THK Japan / TMA and achieve solution.
• Plan, announce, prepare, and host the Engineering meetings.
• Plan, prepare, and work on Corporate Engineering projects to help increasing individual skill and the level of THK Engineering.
• Attend and assist during trade shows.
• Check general catalog and individual production catalog.

Skills

CAD skills

Communication skills

Engineering fundamentals

MS Office

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor of science in Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

THK America in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support, perform product sizing and participate in the development of new products to respond to customer inquiries. You will work with THK staff and customers to advance daily sales activities and share the corporate workload.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), 0–3 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, CAD skills (SolidWorks helpful), and strong communication.