R&D Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design - ESPO Corporation

R&D Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design
Location: Naperville, IL (Onsite during training, then hybrid)
Pay Rate: $80,000 to $105,000
Duration of Job: Direct Hire

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
This position is primarily responsible focused on the Research and Development of new products along with processing the critical engineering tasks necessary to complete an engineering project/job. This typically includes all necessary tasks to document and process a complete piece of equipment through engineering including: project assessment (customer requirements), initial arrangement drawings for customer approval, concept design (customization, assembly drawings and general BOM creation), revision control, review and approval of all final drawings and BOM's, submission of complete shop drawings and BOM's to manufacturing, and support to manufacturing during the production process. Duties also include sales support and customer technical support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Focus on Research and Development of new or improved industryial machinery
• Fully document equipment; including design, drafting, component selection/evaluation, bills of material and revision control in accordance with sales proposal and customer specifications always employing sound engineering principles.
• Heads projects with limited supervision, from point of order to shipment. Responsible for drawings, BOM and customer correspondence and phone discussions regarding design matters.
• Prepares and modifies equipment operation manuals and spare part lists as necessary.
• Supports Manufacturing and Quality Control by providing documentation packages, assembly procedures and calibration instructions.
• Supports Field Service by providing technical information necessary to perform commissioning, repairs and calibrations.
• Supports the sales effort of the Company by providing engineering consultation during the development of proposals and quotations.
• As required, accompanies Sales to customer site(s) in order to provide engineering consultation and support during customer presentations.
• Reviews products for cost-effectiveness of design and material selection.
• Supports the Technical Group during product testing and evaluation.
• Aids in Lab testing of new process utilizing modified versions of the Company's standard product line.
• Helps to design, create and overview engineering information databases, systems and procedures.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 + years' experience in mechanical design engineering in positions of increasing scope and responsibility.
• Experience in the design/engineering of heavy industrial equipment, or possibly industrial instruments, power transmission systems, pneumatics and metal fabrication is strongly preferred
• Experience in R&D, documenting engineering work, and creating manuals

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Current and excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good presentation skills.
• Strong design and drafting skills using CAD (SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency)
• Strong computer skills: MIS Office Suite
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills
• Travel up to 20%

Espo Corporation
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 789-2525
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