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Mechanical Design EngineerKnowhirematch • Elgin, IL, US
Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Knowhirematch • Elgin, IL, US
23 days ago
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Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

📍  Location :  Elgin, IL 60124

💵  Salary :  $85,000 – $110,000 per year

🕒  Job Type :  Full-time

Compensation & Benefits

💰  Salary :  $85,000 – $110,000 (based on experience)

💼  Comprehensive benefits package including :

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k)  Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)  and Holidays
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

About the Company

A  global manufacturer of precision industrial equipment  with over  100 years of engineering heritage  is seeking a  Mechanical Design Engineer  to join its U.S. engineering team in  Elgin, Illinois .

The organization designs and builds  complex, high-tolerance mechanical systems  used in advanced manufacturing applications worldwide. With more than  700 employees  across facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company combines long-standing craftsmanship with modern automation and design innovation.

Position Overview

This  hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer  role focuses on designing and developing  mechanical and electromechanical assemblies  for sophisticated industrial equipment. The position involves close collaboration with other engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure performance, quality, and precision in every design.

This is a  direct-hire position  offering strong compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a stable, globally respected organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create detailed  fabricated, machined, and sheet-metal component  designs using  3D CAD  (SolidWorks or Inventor).
  • Develop and validate  mechanical and electromechanical assemblies  through modeling, simulation, and analysis.
  • Apply principles of  mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics  to ensure reliability and quality.
  • Conduct  interference checks  and feasibility studies for new designs.
  • Participate in  ECO / ECN  processes and maintain accurate documentation within  PDM vaults  and ERP systems.
  • Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and vendor teams to resolve design and production issues.
  • Support prototype builds, product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering  required.
  • 5+ years  of experience designing complex mechanical or electromechanical assemblies in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in  3D CAD  (SolidWorks or Inventor) and experience with  PDM / PLM  systems.
  • Background in  castings, weldments, sheet metal , and  precision-machined components .
  • Familiarity with  pneumatics, hydraulics , and related systems.
  • Understanding of  ECO / ECN  processes and  BOM management  within ERP systems.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.
  • Occasional travel (up to  10% ) may be required.
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