Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading custom equipment automation manufacturer is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to contribute to innovative automation designs. The role involves working with customers throughout the machine development process, ensuring timely project delivery, and utilizing a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10 years of mechanical engineering / machine design experience required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and custom machine design.
• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work extensively with customers through the development process.
• Ensure machines are designed and released to manufacturing on time.
• Travel to customer sites for project kickoff meetings or troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Custom machine design

Machine manufacturing processes

3D CAD

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD - Inventor

Solidworks

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary:
Join a dynamic custom equipment automation machine manufacturer in a pivotal lead Mechanical Engineer role. Bring your automation design talents and contribute to a forward-thinking leader in custom automation.

Responsibilities:

• Will work extensively with customers throughout the development process (concept, design, delivery).
• Work on cross-functional teams through the entire machine development process.
• Ensure machines are designed and released to manufacturing on time and within budget.
• Will be working exclusively with custom machinery.
• Travel to customer sites when necessary for project kickoff meetings or troubleshooting initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; related experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Should have at least 10 years of mechanical engineering / machine design experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, custom machine design, etc.
• Understanding of machine manufacturing processes (i.e. welding, conventional milling, 3D printing, etc.).
• Hands on experience in 3D CAD - Inventor ; Solidworks will be considered.
• Should be competent in AutoCAD 2D as well.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging capital equipment.
  
  

Salary: $90,000 to $120,000 depending on experienceBenefits: Full benefits package including: medical/dental/life/paid time off