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Mechanical Engineer

Mastech
Waukegan, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience and be

proficient with both SolidWorks and PTC Creo. This position will work closely with electrical

engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other members of the engineering team to develop

and release mechanical designs for power-quality and power-distribution products.


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop 3D mechanical designs and assemblies using SolidWorks and PTC Creo

• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings in accordance with company drafting

standards

• Design sheet-metal parts, brackets, panels, chassis, enclosures, and mechanical

assemblies

• Develop mechanical packaging solutions for electrical and electronic components

• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and sound mechanical design practices

• Create and maintain engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Support prototype builds, fit checks, testing, and design verification

• Work with electrical engineers to integrate PCBs, wiring, connectors, transformers,

contactors, breakers, fans, and other components into mechanical assemblies

• Work directly with manufacturing to resolve design and assembly issues

• Collaborate with suppliers on fabricated and purchased components

• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements for manufacturability, cost,

quality, and reliability

• Update existing products, drawings, and CAD models as required

• Support engineering changes and documentation through the product release process.


Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

• 3-5 years of professional mechanical design experience

• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks

• Working experience with PTC Creo

• Experience creating production-level 3D models, assemblies, and 2D engineering

drawings

• Experience with sheet-metal design and fabrication

• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing practices

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

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