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Mechanical Engineer II - Communications

OTTO Engineering, Inc., Carpentersville, IL, United States


Overview Mechanical Engineer II - Communications at OTTO Engineering, Inc.
Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr
OTTO’s opportunity: Our Mechanical Engineer II will develop products through design layout and analysis, prototyping, testing and documentation that meet or exceed customer marketing specifications with regards to performance, appearance, cost and quality. Provide production support and coordinate activities between engineering, other internal departments, vendors and customers to successfully achieve goals set for the project. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 40%.
Responsibilities Establish the design concepts and develop performance specifications for products which meet or exceed customer and marketing goals in all respects
Provide product and tooling cost estimates for quotations to customers
Perform mathematical calculations pertaining to performance modeling, stress analysis, tolerance studies, and statistical properties of engineering data both manually and utilizing CAE tools
Layout complete designs of product assemblies, subassemblies, and detailed piece parts both manually and utilizing CAD tools
Prepare drawings, BOMs, ECNs, and all other documents as required
Proactively inform management of changes in circumstances, provide alternative corrective actions to maintain progress, and recover original schedules if possible
Coordinate activities affecting internal departments, vendors, and customers required to achieve project schedules, milestones and goals
Support production and quality control in solving design and process related problems on existing products
Maintain a thorough understanding of engineering and scientific principles which can be utilized to develop products which provide predictable and reliable performance
Perform all functions of engineering positions below this level of responsibility
Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and performing part analysis as directed by MRB members
Work on components or subassemblies as assigned and require higher levels of interaction/guidance of supervisor or senior engineers
Assist with other related duties as required or assigned
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is strongly preferred
Minimum of 1 year experience in the engineering field of practice, including use of mechanical CAD (preferably CREO)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a quick-paced environment
What OTTO offers for this position Target base salary hiring range: $70,000 to $80,000, based on qualifications and experience
Profit Sharing Bonus — OTTO shares profits with employees twice a year (not guaranteed)
Vacation: 80 hours (earned on the anniversary date)
Additional benefits Health: Various medical plans (HMO, PPO, High Deductible PPO), FSA/LFSA/HSA, Base Plan, Buy-Up Plan
Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance and disability coverage
10 paid holidays
To review all available opportunities, please visit OTTO Engineering’s career page: OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process, please contact OTTO Engineering at 847-428-7171 or HRDepartment@ottoexcellence.com.

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