Associate Product Engineer

Lanco•Hazel Crest, IL

13d

About The Position

The Associate Product Engineer (Mechanical Engineer I) supports the design, development, analysis, testing, and documentation of mechanical components, assemblies, and equipment. Working under the guidance of senior engineering staff, this role develops technical skills while contributing to product development, sustaining engineering, cost reduction, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement. The engineer performs fundamental engineering tasks and builds proficiency in engineering principles, company standards, and product knowledge. The position requires up to 20% travel to support testing, product validation, supplier visits, or customer support activities. Visa sponsorship is not available. The position requires a bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field from an accredited institution. Internship, co-op, senior design project, or other practical engineering experience is preferred. Lanco describes its team environment as collaborative, innovative, and supportive of creative solutions. The final compensation offer may vary based on experience, education, skills, and location. The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field from an accredited institution.
Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles, machine design, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Familiarity with engineering calculations and analysis methods.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar platforms.
Ability to make sound decisions within established procedures and seek guidance when required.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to meet project deadlines and manage workload efficiently.
Willingness to learn, accept increasing responsibility, and take ownership of assigned tasks through completion.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical thinking, including the ability to distinguish useful data from noise, identify patterns or missing information, and draw relevant conclusions after appropriate study with moderate coaching.
Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to routine technical problems and collect, organize, and evaluate technical data to support engineering decisions.
Accuracy and attention to detail in design and analysis.
Ability to apply relevant knowledge and expertise to current job functions and interest in new tools, methods, or technologies in the technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, senior design project, or other practical engineering experience.
Familiarity with ERP, PDM, or PLM systems.
Experience using 3D CAD software.
Exposure to product development, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
Familiarity with engineering documentation and drawing standards.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, or mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of mechanical components, systems, and assemblies.
Create and revise engineering drawings, models, and documentation using CAD software.
Support engineering change notices (ECNs), design releases, and configuration management processes.
Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses to support product design and validation.
Assist with prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
Participate in product improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, and standardization initiatives.
Work with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, service, and other cross-functional teams to support product development and production activities.
Develop bills of material (BOMs) and maintain engineering documentation within company systems.
Support validation and verification activities, including test planning, execution, and reporting.
Ensure designs comply with applicable company standards, safety requirements, and engineering specifications.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation as required.
Protect organizational value by maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information.
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures, with a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.