Mechanical Engineer at Confidential America, IL

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This role supports our Buffalo Grove, IL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Chicago, IL area. Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving.

That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

• 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.
• Supports production and manufacturing engineering with introduction of new products, and maintenance of existing machinery and assembly fixtures.
• Works with outside vendors to optimize design and obtain costing for production quantities and tooling.
• Assists field support employees in trouble shooting product problems across all applications.
• May visit suppliers and customers to assist in resolving their issues.
• Generates development and product costs, schedule, and mechanical engineering specifications to support design team and adjacent functions.

You’ll make an impact with these qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a closely related field from an accredited institution
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design, product development, or R&D within a hardware-focused industry
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD software(e.g., NX, Solid Works, Creo, Inventor) for part and assembly design, including complex surfacing and large assembly management
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including statics, dynamics, strength of materials, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
• Proven ability to perform engineering calculations(e.g., stress analysis, tolerance stack-up, thermal analysis) to validate designs and predict performance
• Experience with various manufacturing processessuch as injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, machining, casting, and additive manufacturing
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles and their application to engineering drawings for manufacturing
• Experience in selecting and specifying materials for mechanical components, considering factors like strength, durability, cost, and environmental conditions
• Ability to create comprehensive engineering documentation, including detailed drawings, specifications, test plans, and design reports
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions for design and manufacturing challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate within a technical team

• Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) softwarepreferably Nastran
• Direct experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) cycles from concept through production launch
• Proven ability to lead or contribute significantly to Value Engineering (VE) or Cost Reduction projects, identifying opportunities for material, process, or design optimization
• Experience working closely with manufacturing teamsto ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
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