On-Site Prototype Engineer: Mechanical & Electrical Build & Test

Kalmar Inc.; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401K matching

Performance-based bonus

3 weeks paid time off

11 holidays

Job summary

Kalmar Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a hands-on engineer/technician to support New Product Development for diesel and electric terminal tractors.

This 100% on-site role focuses on prototype assembly, mechanical and electrical installations, and coordination with engineering and manufacturing teams. You will interpret engineering drawings, assemble components, troubleshoot systems, and help fabricate brackets and harnesses.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems related to mobile equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of product development environments and processes.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes and good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work from Engineering drawings, layouts, sketches, schematics, and written task lists or verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform all types of testing per Engineering test plan.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities with minimum supervision to accomplish tasks assigned with a "do whatever it takes to get it done right" attitude.
• Fluent in English both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Prototype Mechanical/Electrical Component Installations.
• Prototype Structural Framework including Chassis & Body.
• Prototype Fabrication of Component Brackets.
• Prototype of Electrical Wiring Harnesses.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering in Production Tooling Maintenance and Fabrication including Major
• Weldments to Drill Templates.
• Troubleshoot complex Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical systems.
• Liaison of new products and existing Product Improvements through Assembly Line.
• Test newly developed products and product improvements.
• Perform all job duties within company guidelines, policies, standards, and specifications. Also ensure that each task is performed correctly the first time.
• Perform all other job related duties as assigned and delegated by the supervisor

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Engineering drawings

Schematics

Product development processes

Testing per plan

English fluency

Education

High School

Job description

Kalmar Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a hands-on engineer/technician to support New Product Development for diesel and electric terminal tractors.

This 100% on-site role focuses on prototype assembly, mechanical and electrical installations, and coordination with engineering and manufacturing teams. You will interpret engineering drawings, assemble components, troubleshoot systems, and help fabricate brackets and harnesses.