AutoCAD, Bill of Materials (BOM), Commissioning, Electrical Engineering, Food and Beverage Industry, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, SolidWorks, Technical Recruiting
Mechanical Engineer
Des Plaines, IL
Our client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer. Interested candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent with at least 3 years of experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer
- Utilize SolidWorks to develop conceptual machine layouts for the foods industry
- Use SolidWorks or AutoCAD to detail the machine designs and provide exploded view drawings as well as Bills of Materials
- Be responsible for identifying the motor requirements for the conveyors including rotational torque calculations
- Serve as a liaison with the electrical engineering with the integration of HMI and PLC controls as well as robotics for pick and place applications
- Be a technical liaison if required to work with customers on their design parameters to incorporate their specific requirements into your machine designs
- Be available for on-site commissioning of your machines at the customer locations
Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
- MS Office proficiency is a plus including the use of MS Excel as needed
- A knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Compensation for the Mechanical Engineer
The targeted annual starting salary for this position ranges from $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 depending on experience.