Application Engineer | Machining

Des Plaines, Illinois Permanent USD110,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an Applications Engineer with expertise in custom machining to join a leading company in the business services industry. This position requires a detail-oriented professional to provide technical solutions and support for engineering and manufacturing needs.
  • Huge emphasis on growth from within
  • Global company with a strong benefits package

About Our Client

We are seeking an Applications Engineer with expertise in custom machining to join a leading company in the business services industry. This position requires a detail-oriented professional to provide technical solutions and support for engineering and manufacturing needs.

Job Description

    • Provides design of Indexer, conveyor solutions for automation systems.
    • Creates detailed manufacturing drawings, 3D assembly models and CAD files.
    • Generates bill of materials (BOM), product documentation and Oracle part numbers.
    • Supports customer service with technical support, applications review, and warranty issues.
    • Completes competitive product testing/analysis as required.
    • Provides customer application assistance and technical support for customer questions (by phone & email).
    • Provides proposal drawings, quotations and special designs or modifications to existing products.
    • Sizing of AC, DC & Servo motor including gear reducer
    • Must know mechanical engineering elements design, and validation through calculations
    • Supports the system design group and product development for new products, product improvements and changes to existing products.
    • Promotes safety awareness with other members of the organization. Promotes accident prevention and employee involvement in regard to a safe work environment.
    • Supports the continuous improvement roadmap for the organization. Leverages continuous improvement tools to drive continued improvements.
    • May evaluate products, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Requires 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area with mechanical/machine design, discrete automation products, and assembly experience.
  • Communication skills to provide instructions to all parties included in the project and answer all questions a customer may have on how the product work
  • Problem-solving skills to ensure any issues that arise during the design, assembly and End of line testing processes are fixed
  • Attentiveness to detail to ensure all parts of an application come together and work as intended
  • Experience in SolidWorks 3d modeling and detailing is required, other equivalent 3d modeling experience can be considered
  • Interpersonal skills to be able to work with others who may be included on the project to ensure it works properly
  • Associate's degree required in a related field; Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred

What's on Offer

    • Competitive salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans
    • Paid time off to support work-life balance
    • Collaborative and innovative work environment in the Chicago area
Contact
Trevor Wojcik
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6921349

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Des Plaines
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Trevor Wojcik
Job Reference
JN-012026-6921349