Mechanical Engineer Job Mount Prospect area,Illinois USA,Engineering

BASIC FUNCTION

Reports to the Engineering Manager, performs a variety of engineering work related to lapping processes and machines, including machine and tooling design/modification, research and product development/evaluation and equipment order review.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Works with internal & external customers to create designs that focus on functionality (assembly, operation, and maintenance), cost, and appearance.

Using established methods produces or modifies layout and detail drawings for a variety of machines, components, and process tooling. Designs or modifies electrical and pneumatic diagrams for machines and tooling.

Completes other externally and internally driven engineering projects including tooling quotes, equipment order reviews, product evaluations, and facility layouts.

Ensures all drawings and diagrams are updated to reflect the latest design changes. Creates and maintains bills of materials and master part number assignment in accordance with established departmental policies.

Writes and updates assembly procedures and operations/maintenance manuals for all machines and accessories.

Prepares and maintains timelines for large projects showing major milestones and progress vs. plan. Communicates status and priority of engineering projects to the Engineering Manager, and company personnel both orally and in writing, as appropriate.

Identifies, evaluates, and helps prioritize ideas for improving design of machines, components, and process tooling.

Uses safe work practices at all times. Identifies potential safety hazards and takes prompt action to eliminate them.

Interface with sales, purchasing and production teams on project activities

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

Requires a B.S.M.E. or M.S.M.E. with a minimum of three years work experience in machine design/automation. The ideal candidate will have experience/proficiency in 3D solid modeling preferably Solid Works. Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred. Must possess good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB FUNCTION

Mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer

CAD experience, Solid Works, AutoCAD or other

2D / 3D component design
3D assembly modeling

Finite Element Analysis experience

Problem Solver

Adaptability

Data Analysis

Good understanding of materials

Good math skills

Good circuit analysis

Pneumatic
Electrical
Hydraulic
Mechanical transmission

Experience in machine design

Understanding of complete integration not a one discipline expert
Experience in assembly practices
Some hands‑on experience
Operator controls layout experience
Understand Service and Troubleshooting

Some programming experience

PLC / HMI
PAC

BOM Structuring experience

Instruction manual writing experience

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

401(k) with Matching
Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life & AD&D
Vacation, Sick, Holidays
EAP

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EEO)

It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements.

In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination.

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