Mechanical Engineer II - Communications

OTTO Engineering, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Vacation: 80 hours

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A manufacturing company seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to develop products through design, prototyping, and analysis in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, at least 1 year of experience, and strong CAD skills. Offered salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000, with additional benefits including profit sharing, vacation, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the engineering field of practice.
• Experience with mechanical CAD is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish design concepts and develop performance specifications.
• Provide product and tooling cost estimates for quotations.
• Perform mathematical calculations for performance modeling and analysis.

Skills

Mechanical CAD (preferably CREO)

Strong oral and written communication

Ability to work in a quick-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer II - Communications at OTTO Engineering, Inc.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

OTTO’s opportunity: Our Mechanical Engineer II will develop products through design layout and analysis, prototyping, testing and documentation that meet or exceed customer marketing specifications with regards to performance, appearance, cost and quality. Provide production support and coordinate activities between engineering, other internal departments, vendors and customers to successfully achieve goals set for the project. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 40%.

Responsibilities

• Establish the design concepts and develop performance specifications for products which meet or exceed customer and marketing goals in all respects
• Provide product and tooling cost estimates for quotations to customers
• Perform mathematical calculations pertaining to performance modeling, stress analysis, tolerance studies, and statistical properties of engineering data both manually and utilizing CAE tools
• Layout complete designs of product assemblies, subassemblies, and detailed piece parts both manually and utilizing CAD tools
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, ECNs, and all other documents as required
• Proactively inform management of changes in circumstances, provide alternative corrective actions to maintain progress, and recover original schedules if possible
• Coordinate activities affecting internal departments, vendors, and customers required to achieve project schedules, milestones and goals
• Support production and quality control in solving design and process related problems on existing products
• Maintain a thorough understanding of engineering and scientific principles which can be utilized to develop products which provide predictable and reliable performance
• Perform all functions of engineering positions below this level of responsibility
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and performing part analysis as directed by MRB members
• Work on components or subassemblies as assigned and require higher levels of interaction/guidance of supervisor or senior engineers
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the engineering field of practice, including use of mechanical CAD (preferably CREO)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a quick-paced environment

What OTTO offers for this position

• Target base salary hiring range: $70,000 to $80,000, based on qualifications and experience
• Profit Sharing Bonus — OTTO shares profits with employees twice a year (not guaranteed)
• Vacation: 80 hours (earned on the anniversary date)

Additional benefits

• Health: Various medical plans (HMO, PPO, High Deductible PPO), FSA/LFSA/HSA, Base Plan, Buy-Up Plan
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays

To review all available opportunities, please visit OTTO Engineering’s career page: OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process, please contact OTTO Engineering at 847-428-7171 or [e-mail].