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Mechanical Design Engineer

Advantage Technical
$110,000.00-$130,000.00
United States, Illinois, Burr Ridge
Jun 06, 2025

Mechanical Design Engineer

Direct Hire

Pay: $110K to $130K

Location: Burr Ridge, IL or Wooster, OH

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a talented Mechanical or Chemical engineer to join our Engineering Team

In this role, you will lead the design process including mining requirements, developing specifications, CAD and drawing creation, bill of material, and vendor interactions for new and existing product lines of food freezing equipment. Work closely with the R&D, Application Engineers, and Business Development Managers to support the product offerings that meet the unique aspects of our customers' needs and expectations.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:



  • Safety minded engineer who is good at-risk identification and appropriate processes (PHA, DFMEA, etc.).
  • Work closely with manufacturing teams on the assembly floor to launch new product offerings and solve any design or performance challenges.
  • Work independently and make product and technical decisions based on full awareness of viability, cost, and other benefits.
  • Experience working on project teams, including the customer, to design the equipment so installation and operation achieve intended results at the customers processing facility.
  • Fast learner who will learn our product lines and look to improve the products and the respective performance.
  • Collaborate with team members to assist in resolving technical and quality issues.
  • Meets with customers to discuss program growth opportunities, product specifications or improvements.
  • Travel up to 25% (initially may be higher for onboarding and learning requirements)


Qualifications:



  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or other related technical discipline required. (Master's Degree Preferred)
  • Demonstrated 3-dimensional modeling of mechanical systems and an understanding of how to convert 3-dimensional models into two-dimensional engineering drawings required. AutoCAD Inventor is the tool.
  • Strong Machine design skills with ability to engineer and integrate subsystems including power transmission, conveyors, PLC's, air flow, and the product delivering the thermodynamic requirements.
  • Firm grasp of the regulatory requirements for food process equipment including.
  • Willingness to work at the production facility.
  • An understating of control system design (Allen Bradley RS Logix 500 and Programming Allen Bradley PanelView Plus graphic terminals); experience a plus. Familiar with sensors including pressure, speed, torque, current, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs across multiple organizational disciplines preferred.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while prioritizing issues and tasks.
  • Demonstrated organizational, verbal/written communication, and problem solving/analytical skills.
  • Previous managerial experience a plus.



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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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