Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Welding Solutions team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be instrumental in all engineering aspects required to bring new products to the market.

We are looking for a positive, highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well both in a team and individually.

Essential Functions

• Direct involvement in all design activities including: CAD design, fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, functional testing, reliability testing, agency testing, documentation, and manufacturing readiness
• Work with other engineers, technicians, marketing, and manufacturing personnel to create and develop differentiated, innovative, reliable, cost-effective, and simplified solutions
• Design and document components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Commitment to the Customer-Back ITW Business Model and involvement of all NPD stakeholders
• Travel for Voice of Customer and field tests may be required up to 5% of the time
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 or more years of relevant industry experience
• Must be a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively complete tasks individually as well as in a cross-function team environment
• Product design experience: component level and system level design knowledge
• Computer design proficiency: knowledge in SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, SolidWorks Simulation, and Microsoft Office products
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles: statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, heat transfer, fluid and thermo dynamics, machine design, test and measurement, and energy conversion systems
• Additive manufacturing for prototyping and validation experience
• Manufacturing processes knowledge and knowledge of low, mid, and high volume production economics
  
  

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, machining, and joining
• Component inspection experience using various metrology equipment
• Familiarity with CSA, IEC, and UL or experience with other Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
• Familiarity with quality control approaches such as creation of reliability test plans and reliable component design
• An innovation track record
• Experience in design for manufacturing and assembly: simplification of product structure/sourcing, reduction of manufacturing and assembly cost, and elimination waste
• A history of customer interactions
• Electronics packaging design experience and/or electrical-magnetic component design experience
  
  

Company Description

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories.  ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Additional Information

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why ITW Welding?

Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want:

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.
  
  

 

At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.