• Job Description

  Req#: 25-00313
  Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
  Location: Elgin, IL
  Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
  Pay range: 70-90/k
  
  Description
  Design, specification and testing of automated modified atmosphere packaging machines and systems involving flexible film tracking, heat sealing technologies, conveying systems, product handling and scale systems. Plans, directs, coordinates and at times performs activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical systems. Experienced in a dual development and production environment.
  
  Requirements & Responsibilities:
  
  Perform mechanical design and engineering work on new products, special products, proposals and customer orders as assigned by supervisor; provide work direction to mechanical designer/drafters as appropriate.
  Perform engineering calculations (mass and energy balance, load, strength, etc.) as required to complete assigned tasks.
  Determine and specify mechanical components, materials, instrument requirements, special instructions and manual content for new product design projects and customer orders ensuring the proper preparation and accuracy of all design documentation.
  Perform regular quality and design conformance inspections on work-in-process on manufacturing floor. Initiate action and assist providing technical direction to resolve product configuration and/or performance discrepancies.
  Works well within a team environment but can also be self-directed when required.
  Participate in other special projects as assigned supporting department activities, overall goals and objectives.
  
  Qualifications:
  Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience in capital equipment design and service.
  Minimum 3 years of related mechanical design experience.
  Proficient in the use of CAD software for design documentation utilizing SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar system.
  Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricating parts and component selection for the meat products and food industries.
  Experience in food packaging, wash down requirements, line integration, and scaling systems, specific experience in the flexible packaging or packaging industry a plus.
  Good organization, communication, analytical and project management skills. Good verbal and written skills utilizing office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  Must have automation, preferably in packaging.
  
  Valid drivers license and ability to travel, up to 10%, including internationally
  
  ESPO Corporation
  www.espocorp.com
  630-789-2525
  View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
  
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  ESPO has a comprehensive benefit package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, 401k. etc after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
  
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce.
  
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.

• About the company

  ESPO is a technical service provider specializing in engineering recruitment, IT recruitment & part-time/full-time business operations & personnel needs.

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