Mechanical Systems Engineer — Retrofit & Modernization

Colonial Group; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to evaluate, design, and implement retrofit, rebuild, upgrade, and modification solutions for installed customer equipment and internal manufacturing systems.

This hands-on role concentrates on improving machine performance, reliability, safety, maintainability, and lifecycle value through engineered mechanical and integrated automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years designing, supporting, modifying, or upgrading industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical engineering and machine design experience.
• Experience developing equipment retrofits, rebuilds, modernization projects, or custom machine modifications.
• Working knowledge of industrial controls, PLC-based automation, HMIs, servo systems, robotics, and industrial networks.
• Strong troubleshooting involving integrated mechanical and controls systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience creating engineering documentation, CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Lean Manufacturing, Reliability Engineering, or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50-70%

Responsibilities

• Evaluate installed equipment and develop retrofit solutions.
• Design mechanical modifications for packaging machinery, palletizers, robotics, material handling systems, and auxiliary automation equipment.
• Develop mechanical layouts, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, bills of material, and engineering change documentation.
• Conduct field assessments and site surveys to define project scope, technical requirements, and implementation plans.
• Identify and implement equipment improvements that enhance reliability, safety, maintainability, throughput, and overall machine performance.
• Coordinate mechanical and controls modifications required to support customer-driven changes and operational improvements.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of retrofit solutions at customer and manufacturing sites.

Skills

Mechanical design

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Project management

Reading drawings & schematics

PLC/Controls knowledge

Robotics experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics/related discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Itape in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to evaluate, design, and implement retrofit, rebuild, upgrade, and modification solutions for installed customer equipment and internal manufacturing systems.

This hands-on role concentrates on improving machine performance, reliability, safety, maintainability, and lifecycle value through engineered mechanical and integrated automation solutions.