What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II - Mechanical position at Federal Signal Corporation?
Federal Signal is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support the design, development, and improvement of mechanical products. This role focuses on product design, analysis, cost reduction, and cross‑functional collaboration through the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re-designs.
- Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs.
- Performs analysis as required to ensure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
- Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
- Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components at the end of life and in cost reduction projects.
- Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes.
- May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.
- Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.
- Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts.
- Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
- May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance in vendor selection.
- Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met
- Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcome.
- Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.
- Summarizes research and development work in a report and specification.
- Provides design guidance and instructions on design principles for Engineer I level engineers.
- Develops engineering specifications for materials or processes through research and/or supervision of tests programs.
- Assist in the development of work instructions that convey design intent to the assembly process.
- Coordinates project progress by monitoring performance of designers, drafters, and other personnel.
- Troubleshoot product systems as required and work directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
- Provide engineering support to Field Service to assist in resolving warranty and performance issues.
- Understand multi-level product Bill of Material structure to effectively develop options and/ or accessories to support product sales.
- Evaluate product cost reduction proposals to determine feasibility.
- May include travel to the field and/ or trade shows.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Product lifecycle development and cost reduction initiatives
- SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Engineering project management
- Design to industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Cable assemblies and wiring diagrams
Benefits Of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.
Salary : $68,730