Engineer II - Mechanical

Signal - University Park
2645 Federal Signal Dr.
University Park, IL 60484, USA

Federal Signal is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support the design, development, and improvement of mechanical products. This role focuses on product design, analysis, cost reduction, and cross‑functional collaboration through the full product lifecycle.

• Develop layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re‑designs.
• Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs.
• Performs analysis as required to ensure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
• Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
• Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components at the end of life and in cost reduction projects.
• Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes.
• May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.
• Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.
• Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts.
• Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
• May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance in vendor selection.
• Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met.
• Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcome.
• Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.
• Summarizes research and development work in a report and specification.
• Provides design guidance and instructions on design principles for Engineer I level engineers.
• Develops engineering specifications for materials or processes through research and/or supervision of tests programs.
• Assist in the development of work instructions that convey design intent to the assembly process.
• Coordinates project progress by monitoring performance of designers, drafters, and other personnel.
• Troubleshoot product systems as required and work directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
• Provide engineering support to Field Service to assist in resolving warranty and performance issues.
• Understand multi‑level product Bill of Material structure to effectively develop options and/ or accessories to support product sales.
• Evaluate product cost reduction proposals to determine feasibility.
• May include travel to the field and/ or trade shows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

• Product lifecycle development and cost reduction initiatives
• Solid Works and AutoCAD
• Engineering project management
• Design to industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Cable assemblies and wiring diagrams

$68,730/yr - $98,187

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace.

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities…