Mechanical Engineer – SolidWorks, Bus Bars & Sheetmetal

LER TechForce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce in Chicago, IL, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on SolidWorks experience and a background in bus bars and sheet metal to join our engineering team and tackle a range of automotive, power distribution, and aerospace projects.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, design for manufacturability, and strict adherence to GD&T and DFMEA standards. Travel up to 20% and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Sheet Metal.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and GD&T.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components, sub-systems, products, and equipment across industries including automotive, power distribution, military, and aerospace.
• Bring ideas to life from concept through production using SolidWorks and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Participate in activities concerning product development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Apply knowledge to design products for power distribution, automotive, medical device, sensor, military, or aerospace sectors.
• Design and implement mechanical products using CAD/CAE tools.
• Evaluate and implement design changes, ECN, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Support more experienced engineers and conduct product testing with models and prototypes.
• May be involved in fabrication, operation, installation, or repair of mechanical products.
• Interact with sales personnel and travel to customers and vendors as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

Bus Bars

Sheet Metal

GD&T

DFMEA

Communication

Travel

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Sheet Metal Design Tools

Job description

LER TechForce in Chicago, IL, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on SolidWorks experience and a background in bus bars and sheet metal to join our engineering team and tackle a range of automotive, power distribution, and aerospace projects.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, design for manufacturability, and strict adherence to GD&T and DFMEA standards. Travel up to 20% and US work authorization are required.