Engineer - Mechanical Engineer - New Grad - PSS

Job Category
: 06.8 Engineering Other

Requisition Number
: ENGIN
006827

• Posted :
  April 21, 2026
• Full-Time

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

Federal Signal has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer I based at our University Park, Illinois facility. This position is responsible for assisting in making decisions regarding engineering problems for products in our Public Safety Division.

• Develops 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 assure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
• Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
• Assists in generating detail specifications of individual components of a new design and replacement components in end of life and cost reductions 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.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University
• 0-3 years of engineering experience
• Knowledge of basic principles, theories and concepts.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of sheet metal design principals.

Salary Range: $60,841/yr - $86,916/yr + bonus

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.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at  All other applications must be submitted online.