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Mechanical Engineer - Intermediate

Job in Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois, 62298, USA
Listing for: Medium
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are looking for an Intermediate Mechanical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have engineering experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment—such as a startup—and hold a degree in a relevant engineering field from a college or university.

This role requires strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, a solid understanding of the full product development lifecycle, and hands-on experience with electromechanical systems
. You will be involved from early-stage design through to final product deployment, collaborating with teams across engineering, prototyping, and production.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and test prototype parts and assemblies for electromechanical systems
  • Collaborate with Industrial Design to translate concepts into manufacturable and functional designs
  • Work closely with the manufacturing and supply chain teams to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals
  • Inspect and verify incoming mechanical components to ensure compliance with design specifications
  • Maintain and update design documentation (CAD, drawings, BOMs) for both new and existing products
  • Support early-stage production, including first builds, test planning, and troubleshooting
  • Assist in cost estimation and tracking, and monitor project timelines and deliverables
  • Contribute to sustaining engineering efforts, including design improvements and issue resolution on deployed products
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills required (
    Solid Works preferred
    )
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment
    , collaborating with electrical, industrial, and manufacturing teams
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
  • Strong attention to detail in both design and documentation
  • Experience with prototyping and hands-on mechanical work is an asset
  • Familiarity with product development cycles, manufacturing methods, and DFM/DFA principles is a plus
Bonus points for
  • Experience in robotics and/or product development in a startup environment
  • Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Upchain)
  • Ability to work with a variety of rapid prototyping processes
  • Design experience with injection molding
    , casting
    , and sheet metal
  • Working knowledge of tools like Jira
    , Atlassian suite
    , and Lucidchart

$75,000 - $90,000 a year

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