Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Contract

Mossville, IL, USA onsiter

Education and Experience Requirements
• Education: Bachelor''s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering specified later)
• Years of experience: 2–4 years required
• Internships accepted as job experience

Top 3 Must-Have Skills
1. Previous testing experience
2. Product development experience
3. Demonstrated mechanical system troubleshooting skills

Additional Desired Technical Skills
• Desired: DEWESoft DAS experience, CANape experience

Required Skills
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability
• Team player and detail-oriented
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Previous experience with computer applications and engineering software, specifically Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Job Description 
• Main function: Research and investigate the design, functionality, and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes
• Must be able to make engineering drawings and read/interpret blueprints
• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine time and cost feasibility
• Investigate equipment failures and diagnose faulty operation; make recommendations to maintenance crew
• Assist drafters in developing structural product designs using tools, equipment, or software
• Position''s contribution: Support lab testing of electric drive components and systems, including performance and durability testing
• Surrounding team: Works with cross-functional teams including design, controls, simulation, and facility design
• Purpose of team: Testing and validation of electrification components

Soft Skills
• Required: Organization, communication, meeting facilitation
• Desired: None specifically listed

Disqualifiers / Red Flags / Overqualifications
• None