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Mechanical Engineer IV

Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Posted: 01/30/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 596951 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target Pay Rate: 55-65/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Job Description:
  • Will help develop all of the company's products from concept, through design, and into volume manufacturing. The role will work on mechanisms, actuators, create Test Plans and Reports, create ECOs, and support continuing engineering activities.
  • The role also requires strong opto-mechanical knowledge.
  • Design and analyze mechanical parts.
  • Manage complex product assemblies in Solidworks.
  • Work closely with electrical engineers to develop tightly-integrated, compact electromechanical solutions.
  • Source and collaborate with engineering consultants, industrial designers, contract manufacturers, and parts vendors
  • Take products through engineering analysis and design validation testing phases using skills of both the internal team and outside resources such as test labs and consultants
  • Cooperate with manufacturing organization and outside vendors in creating fixtures manufacturing and testing

Requirements:
  • BS or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
  • Minimum 5 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer
  • Experience in design of precision optical systems required
  • Good CAD skills preferably in Solidworks.
  • Ability to integrate complex ID surfaces.
  • Familiarity with CAE tools with regards to thermal dissipation, stress strain, and impact
  • Experience with design and requirements of medical devices is a plus
  • Knowledge of statistical tolerance analysis
  • Broad knowledge of opto-mechanical components and systems.
  • 7-9 Years of experience
  1. Degreed Engineer with design and manufacturing knowledge across various processes.
  2. 3 years’ experience in ‘Should Cost Analysis’
    1. A Should Cost model is a documented calculation of a supplier’s price or service delivered to client.  It is a detailed analysis of material, labor, overhead and profits.
  3. Process knowledge
    1. Mechanical Manufacturing processes: Machining, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Casting, Wire Drawing, Metal Forming operations, Sheet Metal, Welding, Thermoforming (High and Low Volume methods), etc.
    2. Materials: CRS, SS, Polymers, Nitinol, Pt/Ir Alloys
    3. Electrical: PCB manufacturing, Test
    4. Assembly: Automated processes, Semi-Automated
    5. Packaging: Cardboard containers, Formed Particle board, Tyvek pouches
    6. Sterilization: EOS, Gamma, etc
  4. Process improvement
    1. Capable of creating templates in excel to simplify the analysis process across multiple technologies.
  5. Laboratory and Analysis Skills
      1. Metrology, Composition, Analysis, FEA, DFM, DFSS
  6. Soft Skills
    1. Presentation, Excel (Array construction, Pivot tables, V-H-X Look ups, and Charts)

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Lake Bluff, IL

Embrace the career journey in Lake Bluff, Illinois! Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Lake Bluff offers a picturesque backdrop for both work and play. From the vibrant arts scene featuring the stunning Ragdale Foundation to the renowned Citadel Theatre, this area exudes creativity and culture. Savor the local cuisine at The Silo Restaurant, or take a stroll through the scenic Open Lands natural areas for a relaxing getaway. With proximity to Chicago's professional sports teams and venues, Lake Bluff provides the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city excitement. Explore our job opportunities today and embark on a rewarding career in this enchanting region!

Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.