Mechanical Engineer: CAD, R&D & Custom Machinery Design

MAAC Machinery Co.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MAAC Machinery Co. in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and improve thermoforming machinery.

You will create CAD models, detailed drawings, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver custom machine solutions. You will support R&D efforts, perform engineering calculations, select components, prototype and test designs to ensure performance, safety, and reliability on production and installed equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering, including mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in machine design for industrial machinery.
• Proficient CAD skills with 3D modeling and detailed drawings.
• R&D experience including prototyping, testing, and implementing design improvements.
• Project management abilities to plan tasks, track progress, coordinate with teams, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret engineering standards and apply them to machinery design and safety.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with engineering, production, and customer support teams.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment, thermoforming machinery, or plastics processing is a plus.
• Capability to work on-site in a shop/manufacturing environment and occasionally support machine installations or service.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve thermoforming machinery and related systems.
• Create and update detailed CAD models and drawings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop custom machine solutions.
• Support R&D initiatives, perform engineering calculations, and component selection.
• Assist prototyping, testing, troubleshooting on production and installed equipment.
• Manage engineering projects and coordinate with manufacturing and service teams.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

CAD / 3D modeling

Machine design

R&D prototyping & testing

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Communication & collaboration

Safety standards interpretation

On-site manufacturing support

Hands-on equipment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

MAAC Machinery Co. in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and improve thermoforming machinery.

You will create CAD models, detailed drawings, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver custom machine solutions. You will support R&D efforts, perform engineering calculations, select components, prototype and test designs to ensure performance, safety, and reliability on production and installed equipment.