Mechanical Engineer 1

Methode Electronics • Rolling Meadows, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves developing and reviewing product designs, participating in product development activities, and applying engineering principles to design products for various industries. The Mechanical Engineer will use CAD and CAE tools for design, evaluate design changes, and support more experienced engineers. Responsibilities also include product testing, prototyping, and potentially fabrication, operation, application, and repair of mechanical products. The role requires participation in mechanical and electrical product design teams, interaction with sales personnel, and occasional travel to customers and vendors.

Requirements

• BSME or BS Bio Mechanical engineering degree from a four year college or university
• 1 – 2+ years of related experience
• Self learning, task oriented, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and proficiency with components in electrical transfer
• CAD or equivalent program knowledge, 3D preferred
• Ability to travel
• Proven ability to overcome obstacles and get results

Responsibilities

• Develop and review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications
• Participate in activities concerning product development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products for relevant industry (such as Automotive, Medical Device, Power Distribution, Sensor)
• Design and implement mechanical products using various CAD and CAE tools
• Evaluate and implement design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
• Is guided by and provide support to more experienced engineers
• Conducts product testing and creates models and prototypes
• May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products
• Participate in product team environments related to mechanical & electrical product design
• Interact with sales personnel and travel to customers and vendors as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Hearing insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Time off benefits
• Accident insurance
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with company contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level