Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Automation & Thermal Design

SMG Hunter LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the engineering team in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on mechanical design, thermal management, and automation integration within foundry machinery and industrial systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with CAD tools and robot-enabled equipment, enabling reliable, efficient, and safe operation in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing custom machinery or automation equipment.
• Experience with machines operating in high-temperature environments and thermal management.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, cooling, ventilation, insulation, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial machinery with robotic systems, automation equipment, and thermal management solutions.
• Engineer and optimize heat dissipation, cooling, ventilation, insulation, and temperature control systems for high-temperature apps.
• Integrate mechanical systems with industrial robots, EOAT, conveyors, and automated material handling equipment.
• Conduct thermal and mechanical performance analyses to ensure machine reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, and automation engineers for integrated solutions.
• Support machine commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting of robotic and thermal systems.

Skills

Machine design

CAD proficiency

Thermal management

Industrial automation

GD&T

Robot integration

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the engineering team in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on mechanical design, thermal management, and automation integration within foundry machinery and industrial systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with CAD tools and robot-enabled equipment, enabling reliable, efficient, and safe operation in demanding environments.