Mechanical Design Engineer II

Duravant•Wood Dale, IL

7d•$76,750 - $122,800

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer II independently designs high-speed automated packaging machinery from concept through production and customer acceptance. The role develops concepts based on customer feedback, communicates designs to team members, and uses SolidWorks to develop and manage designs through completion. The engineer also supports machine checkout and factory acceptance testing (FAT), assists Sales with project quotations, and specifies and purchases major third-party and ancillary equipment. The position is based at nVenia in Wood Dale, Illinois. It is full-time, on the day shift, with no travel indicated. The listed salary range is $76,750–$122,800.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 5 years of engineering experience.
High degree of mechanical aptitude and experience designing automated electromechanical machinery.
Proficiency in SolidWorks.
Knowledge of packaging equipment functionality and design.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise people.
Ability to meet project schedules and deadlines.
Willingness to work overtime to meet schedule deadlines.
Ability to work as a team member, maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, and follow safety precautions and regulations.

Responsibilities

Design high-speed automated packaging machinery.
Independently design, develop, and test mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.
Create complex 3D SolidWorks assembly and part models, and detailed drawings.
Develop detailed drawings of machine parts, subassemblies, and assemblies.
Generate parts lists of manufactured and purchased components.
Lead projects from concept through customer acceptance and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Troubleshoot machines and support checkout and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
Assist the Sales team in quoting customer projects.
Specify and purchase major third-party and ancillary equipment.
Meet project schedules and deadlines, collaborate with coworkers, assist where needed, and follow safety precautions and regulations.