Mechanical Engineer

Des Plaines, IL

Our client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer. Interested candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent with at least 3 years of experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer

• Utilize SolidWorks to develop conceptual machine layouts for the foods industry
• Use SolidWorks or AutoCAD to detail the machine designs and provide exploded view drawings as well as Bills of Materials
• Be responsible for identifying the motor requirements for the conveyors including rotational torque calculations
• Serve as a liaison with the electrical engineering with the integration of HMI and PLC controls as well as robotics for pick and place applications
• Be a technical liaison if required to work with customers on their design parameters to incorporate their specific requirements into your machine designs
• Be available for on-site commissioning of your machines at the customer locations

Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
• MS Office proficiency is a plus including the use of MS Excel as needed
• A knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Compensation for the Mechanical Engineer

The targeted annual starting salary for this position ranges from $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 depending on experience.