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Design Engineer Ii

Job in East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois, 61611, USA
Listing for: Jtec Industries, Inc. - Material Movement Experts
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-29
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 67568 - 84460 USD Yearly USD 67568.00 84460.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: DESIGN ENGINEER II

Who Is Jtec

Locally owned and operated with

Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams. Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles: safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more.

We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together
.

What Is Jtec

Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry. In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born: the Carry More Tugger Cart System
. This impressive Mother/Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace. It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced:
Carry Matic Autonomous Materials Movement System
, which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's. Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.

Employee

Engagement Focused - Employees are more than a number to Jtec
  • Quarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon, hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.
  • One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together.
  • Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags/cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..
  • Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.
  • And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and monthly Snack Days!
Competitive Pay And Benefits
  • Starting from $67,568 - $84,460 dependent upon experience
  • Regular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.
  • 401K Match: 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
  • Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
  • Affordable health/dental/vision insurance.
  • High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
  • Health and/or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
  • Start accruing paid time off from day one.
  • Eight paid holidays annually:
    New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.
Summary/Objective

The Design Engineer II designs and develops engineered solutions for our customers' material movement requirements.

Duties And Responsibilities
  • Analyzes customers' requirements and develops cost effective design solutions.
  • Collaborates with the sales team to develop conceptual design prints and renderings.
  • Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
  • Utilizes Creo software to produce 3D models and prints.
  • Utilizes advanced analytical tools to develop and validate designs.
  • Processes and publishes shop prints, design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
  • Provides production support to the operations department.
  • Creates screenshots or renderings as requested by Sales, Marketing, Engineering or Operations for initial customer approval and feedback.
  • Hands-on operations & sales support including, but not limited to: tool design, manufacturing/fabrication sequencing, shop floor product review and manufacturing concerns & investigations.
  • Designs for manufacturability while understanding our machine and material capabilities and utilizes that knowledge to design for cost effective manufacturing processes.
  • Provides guidance and technical assistance to design staff.
  • Supplier

    Collaboration:

    ability to search for suppliers, discuss design projects and understand pricing structures of new product development.
  • Reinforces Jtec Core Values within the department
  • Completes other jobs or duties as directed by the Engineering Supervisor.
Qualifications
  • Education and Experience
    • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
    • Bachelor's degree in…
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