Mechanical Engineer

ITW•Carol Stream, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for complex projects and challenging engineering assignments. Leads projects from inception to completion and ensures all objectives are met. Collaborates with engineering professionals and other cross-functional departments. This position develops new standard products and complete automation systems from concept design through implementation into production (analyzing, understanding design requirements, designing components to meet requirements, and testing the system to validate the design). Leads system troubleshooting efforts, creates and evaluates technological developments, investigates feasibility of new engineering techniques, components, processes, and materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar is required
Minimum 3-5 year(s) experience in Mechanical Design or related field
Design experience with industrial automation and machine design is required
Excellent root-cause problem solving, attention to detail, working to timelines, and decision-making skills
Excellent aptitude in all branches of mechanics as relates to components, machines, and complex automation systems
Tolerance stack-ups, Fixturing, Repeatability, Dynamic effects, Motion control, Risk Analysis
Experience with 3D CAD tools, SolidWorks required
Familiarity with ANSI, UL, CSA, CE and other design standards for industrial equipment
Good teamwork and project leadership skills
Good rapport with customers and able to work under pressure with project deadlines
Proficient in the knowledge and use of MS Office (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Development (design, layout, conceptualization, and costing) of new products and systems from concept through production
Assists with development, documentation, and cost estimates for product functional and design specifications
Instrumental in developing automation system designs that exceed customer-needs while leveraging 80 products and Engineering Design Standards
Communicate effectively with customers, sales team, applications experts, machine builders, other technical experts, and site-leadership team to achieve business objectives
Makes reasonable estimates of time required to complete designs and adjusts personal schedule and level-of effort and asks for appropriate assistance to consistently complete assigned tasks on-time
Innovate solutions and develop products, processes and systems based on customer and business needs
Performs mechanical design and development of component parts and assemblies
Has familiarity with how mechanical systems integrate and function with electrical and software control systems and can identify weaknesses in the design phase
Assists with assembly, fine-tuning, customer acceptance test and troubleshoots performance issues at root-cause level following through with incorporating lessons-learned into Engineering Design Standards and Engineering Processes
Generates engineering documentation including product drawings and manuals
Coordinates new product introduction and training with cross functional departments including manufacturing/product management/sales/service
Supports existing standard products with design improvements
Performs analysis and tests new products and product enhancements for design validation
Works in cross functional teams consisting of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, technicians, machine builders, sourcing professionals, project managers, and product managers
Provides guidance and training to other engineers and technical staff
Embraces company EHS program and works to promote safe and healthy working environment for self and others.
Travel and interface with customer and internal resources as needed to troubleshoot issues at customer sites.
Maintains focus on continuous improvement by applying 80/20, PLS, and USa principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to management.
Other duties as assigned.