Job Description:
We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer who thrives on innovation, enjoys solving complex engineering problems, and wants to see their ideas become reality.
If you're passionate about designing heavy equipment, collaborating with talented teams, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
As our Senior Design Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of customized off-highway haul truck products from concept through production.
Design innovative, customer-specific heavy equipment solutions using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
Partner directly with customers to understand their applications, performance requirements, and operating environments.
Collaborate with Production to ensure designs are manufacturable, practical, and efficient.
Improve existing products through engineering analysis, innovation, and new technologies.
Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
Perform load profile assessments and engineering simulations.
Review and approve engineering drawings created by other designers.
Support Sales by creating proposal drawings for prospective customers.
Assist with research and development initiatives and patent documentation.
Use advanced measurement technology, including LIDAR systems, to capture accurate field data.
Mentor and train fellow engineers while helping shape engineering standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Strong experience with 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Solid understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally
Technical excellence with creativity and strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing licensure
Experience designing heavy equipment, mining equipment, or other large fabricated products
Experience working directly with manufacturing and production teams
Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities
| Location | Peoria, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
Synectics has grown over the years into a national leader in the IT consulting business. There are no real secrets to this growth, but there are some guidelines that we have tried to apply consistently over time, including: quick response to advances in technology; unhesitating adoption of all employer/employee legislation; and prompt revision of our internal processes to meet the ever-changing demands of our market.
We aim to become more valuable to our clients by providing excellent service at a competitive price in an efficient, timely and sustainable manner. We also aim to become more beloved by our employees by providing opportunities for learning and career growth, appealing compensation plans, and a sense of well-being derived from the knowledge that our company is strong, successful and sensibly managed.
We truly believe in shared economic prosperity and toward that end, we seek out diversity owned firms for the services and products we purchase. In all our endeavors, we never forget that we are in a “people” business, and we treat our employees, our clients, our applicants, our service providers, our colleagues and our neighbors respectfully, graciously, professionally and fairly, remembering that we earn our reputation every day.
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