Mechanical Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Mechanical Engineer that has experience working in Solid Works and has worked with Bus Bars and Sheet metal
. This role is based in Chicago Illinois and due to the nature of the role this will require the candidate that is a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

LER Tech Force is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER Tech Force on Linked In.

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components, sub-systems, products, and equipment across industries including automotive, power distribution, military, and aerospace.
• Bring ideas to life from concept through production using advanced tools like Solid Works while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.
• 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.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products for relevant industries (such as Power Distribution, Automotive, Medical Device, Sensor, Military, Aerospace).
• Design and implement mechanical products using various CAD and CAE tools.
• Evaluate and implement design changes, ECN, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Is guided by and provide support to more experienced engineers.
• Conduct product testing and create 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 and electrical product design.
• Interact with sales personnel and travel to customers and vendors as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of single and multilayer laminated bus bars, injection molded plastics design, electro-mechanical subassembly/shelf design, and/or power connector design.
• Knowledge of dimensional tolerance stacks, DFMEA, GD&T, and other typical automotive forms.
• Experience using 3D Solid Works and Sheet Metal (required).
• Drafting ability to develop working drawings and dimensional GD&T controls.
• Self-learning, task-oriented; outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency with components in electrical transfer.
• Proven ability to overcome obstacles and get results.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.