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Mechanical Engineer II

Focal Point, LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026

Focal Point has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Custom Development team! This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of Focal Point’s engineering team, developing and supporting world-class luminaire designs. This position will lead the development of luminaires from concept to production, including prototyping, validation and regulatory testing, collaboration with manufacturing, and ordering system setup. Project management and organizational skills will be honed working on large scale projects with cross-functional teams to deliver on timeline and cost targets. This position reports to the Custom Engineering Development Leader.


Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Lead projects to develop products that meet or exceed customer requirements and product targets
  • Influence, review, and provide input to your peer’s designs, ensuring best practices are followed and lessons learned are incorporated in future projects
  • Apply creative thinking and analysis to develop unique, innovative concepts
  • Analyze risks and root out issues early in the design process, using various internal Focal Point resources, as needed
  • Collaborate with regulatory and warranty teams as needed
  • Assemble prototype designs, create installation spaces, and install test luminaires, when required
  • Utilize a hands-on approach to product design, assembling prototype designs, creating demonstration spaces, and working closely with manufacturing
  • Establishing timeline commitments and to coordinate communication updates to all areas of the business.
  • Ownership of complete project deliverables, including design documentation, ordering system setup, production documentation, sales tools, cost model, etc.
  • Simultaneously support multiple projects in various phases of development


Competencies:

  • Tenacious problem-solver, with an energetic approach to raising the bar.
  • Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player with strong communication and organizational skills – ability to forge relationships with others and align on the best decision
  • Detail-oriented, with a desire to “roll up your sleeves” to help your team successfully meet project deadlines
  • Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency
  • Business Acumen – the ability to quickly analyze options to formulate the best value plan


Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of professional engineering work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program
  • Experienced knowledge of 3D CAD software. SolidWorks preferred.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T
  • Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams through projects or organizations
  • Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 starting base plus bonus
  • Summary of Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave, 401K w/ company match


Focal Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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