Machine Design Engineer

Itasca, IL 60143

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Mechanical Design Job Number: PR2825441115 Compensation: $30-45 / hour

Job Description

Overview:
Join a thriving team in an exciting, long-term contract role focused on high-level machine design and automation. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, with a company that has a substantial backlog of work. Ideal for experienced designers looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a stable environment. This is an open-ended contract with potential for long-term engagement. 


Job Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop complex machinery and automation systems
  • Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve design issues
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ensure designs meet quality standards and client specifications
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in machinery design and automation
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred but not required)

Compensation: $35-$45 per hour, based on experience

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Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Technical Recruiter

Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.

As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.

What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.

Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.

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