Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Title : Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location : Aurora, IL

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Salary : $90K-100K / YR.

Travel : ~25% (Nationally and Internationally)

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This opportunity is with a global leader in digital signage technology, known for transforming public and commercial spaces through high-performance visual display solutions. Their products are engineered to withstand the most demanding environments—powered by cutting-edge electromechanical design, thermal management systems, and seamless digital integration.

Job Duties :

• Develop and test new products applying engineering knowledge; complete engineering projects by evaluating, organizing, executing and controlling all elements.
• Lead high-level projects and manage key personnel in support of upper managers and directors.
• Prepare quotes and cost estimates for development time and part costs.
• Work with sheet metal, castings, extrusions, plastic molding, tubing, and complex assemblies.
• Lead customer high-level calls and mentor / train team members.
• Interpret design plans, engineering drawings and product specifications to execute objectives.
• Solve technical problems and redesign products for robustness and cost reduction.
• Conduct and define testing methods (DATP), FEA and CFD analyses to validate designs.
• Research emerging technologies to improve mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Ensure designs meet standards (UL, ADA, ISO 9001 / 14000) and best practices for manufacturability, inspection, assembly, testing and installation.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.