Mechanical Engineer II

Automated Design Corporation; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Vacation: starts at 3 weeks

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Automated Design Corporation in Romeoville, IL is seeking an Engineer II to independently design components and subsystems, perform analyses, and lead portions of system assembly and troubleshooting.

You will create complex parts and assemblies in SolidWorks with proper tolerancing, generate BOMs, plan mechanical testing, diagnose issues during integration, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable automated systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–6 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency (assemblies, configurations, GD&T, detailed drawings).
• Experience with mechanical troubleshooting and hands-on assembly.
• Understanding of materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently create complex parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
• Apply proper tolerancing and GD&T for manufacturability and reliability.
• Develop components and subsystems from concept through release.
• Generate BOMs and manage drawing revisions with minimal oversight.
• Plan and execute mechanical testing and validation.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues during assembly and integration.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Operate the 3D printer for prototyping and design verification.
• Suggest design improvements to enhance performance, cost, or manufacturability.

Skills

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Automated Design Corporation specializes in the design and development of automated sports-testing equipment and industrial automation systems. We combine precision engineering, hands‑on prototyping, and advanced mechanical design to deliver reliable, high-performance automated solutions.

Position Overview

Engineer II is a mid-level mechanical engineering role for individuals with several years of professional experience. You will independently design components and subsystems, perform engineering analyses, and lead portions of system assembly and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently create complex parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
• Apply proper tolerancing and GD&T for manufacturability and reliability.
• Develop components and subsystems from concept through release.
• Generate BOMs and manage drawing revisions with minimal oversight.
• Plan and execute mechanical testing and validation.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues during assembly and integration.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Operate the 3D printer for prototyping and design verification.
• Suggest design improvements to enhance performance, cost, or manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–6 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency (assemblies, configurations, GD&T, detailed drawings).
• Experience with mechanical troubleshooting and hands‑on assembly.
• Understanding of materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation, mechanisms, or motion systems.
• Familiarity with FEA interpretation or tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience working with suppliers or contract manufacturers.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Vacation: starts at 3 weeks
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Work on advanced automated systems with increasing ownership and responsibility