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Mechanical Engineer

Technical People®
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Mechanical Engineer

Des Plaines, IL

Our client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer. Interested candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent with at least 3 years of experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer

  • Utilize SolidWorks to develop conceptual machine layouts for the foods industry
  • Use SolidWorks or AutoCAD to detail the machine designs and provide exploded view drawings as well as Bills of Materials
  • Be responsible for identifying the motor requirements for the conveyors including rotational torque calculations
  • Serve as a liaison with the electrical engineering with the integration of HMI and PLC controls as well as robotics for pick and place applications
  • Be a technical liaison if required to work with customers on their design parameters to incorporate their specific requirements into your machine designs
  • Be available for on-site commissioning of your machines at the customer locations

Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
  • MS Office proficiency is a plus including the use of MS Excel as needed
  • A knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Compensation for the Mechanical Engineer

The targeted annual starting salary for this position ranges from $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 depending on experience.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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