Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

This role supports our Buffalo Grove, IL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Chicago, IL area.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop mechanical hardware and devices including actuators, valves, enclosures, and accessories for commercial heating, cooling, and fire suppression systems.
• Work with senior engineering personnel, mechanical engineers, lab engineers, technical writer, approvals manager, technicians, and others within the organization to coordinate development of designs.
• Provide support of existing products, drive Cost Value Engineering efforts, and assist in the development of new mechatronic products.
• Assemble or direct the assembly of mechanical hardware and systems and other tasks. Use engineering and other software for project management, engineering, development (3D modelling), and report writing.
• Prepare technical documentation to support product designs.
• Work with outside vendors to optimize design and obtain costing for production quantities and tooling.
• Assist field employees in trouble shooting product problems in field offices, distributors, or customer locations.
• May visit suppliers to assist in resolving their production problems.
• Generate development and product cost, schedule, and mechanical engineering specifications to support design teams.
• Create models and drawings for components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Use Microsoft Office suite for communication, project management, documentation, and presentations based on various engineering needs.
• Prepare supporting documentation and evidence to validate concepts for new development and existing product maintenance.
• Coordinate the design, sourcing, assembly, and testing of concept models to validate production ready designs.
• Initiate and execute change requests driven by new product introduction, design-to-cost efforts, supplier change etc.
• Support production and manufacturing engineering with introduction of new products, and maintenance of existing machinery and assembly fixtures.
• Work with outside vendors to optimize design and obtain costing for production quantities and tooling.

You'll make an impact with these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related field
• Mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools and power tools
• Good written language skills for generating progress reports and engineering specifications
• Ability to use personal computers and software tools for design, working knowledge of Siemens PLM / Team Center is desirable
• 5% travel may be required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

• BSME
• Working knowledge of NX, Team Center, Nastran
• Experience in mechanical laboratory, other hands-on environments desirable
• Working knowledge of Siemens PLM NX and Team Center

Join us today!

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:

The pay range for this position is $62,118 - $106,488 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.