Machine Designer

Elgin, IL 60121

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Mechanical Design Job Number: 39692770 Compensation: $50-70 / hour

Job Description

Job Overview: As a Machine Designer, your ingenuity in designing automation machinery will revolutionize the realm of automation. Immerse yourself in a vibrant team that champions innovation. This is a contract position with one of our top Automotive clients. The contract will initially run for 5-6 months with the potential for extension based on project requirements.

Pay: $50/hr-$70/hr

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop innovative automation solutions, including dispensing systems, screw fastening mechanisms, servo presses, and manual/semi-automatic work cells.
  • Utilize advanced software tools such as SolidWorks, PDM, RoboGuide (Fanuc), and AutoCAD to create detailed designs and simulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components with control systems and robotics.
  • Conduct structural analysis (FEA) and tolerance stackup analysis to optimize designs for performance and reliability.
  • Develop timing charts and documentation to facilitate efficient communication and implementation of designs.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve design processes and methodologies.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in automation design, with a strong understanding of mechanical principles and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, PDM, and familiarity with AutoCAD.
  • Experience with RoboGuide (Fanuc), dispensing systems, screw fastening, servo presses, and Bosch conveyance is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of structural analysis (FEA) and tolerance stackup analysis techniques.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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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