Mechanical Project Engineer
sterling engineeringAurora (IL)
$65,000–$85,000
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Posted 6 days ago
sterling engineeringAurora (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$65,000–$85,000
About the role
Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Aurora, IL
Salary: $65,000–$85,000
Employment Type:
Direct Hire | Full-TimeLaunch Your Mechanical Engineering Career! Are you an early-career Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to put your design skills to work on real-world equipment and engineering projects? We are partnering with an established manufacturing organization specializing in custom industrial equipment to find a Mechanical Project Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, mechanical design, and seeing projects move from initial design through manufacturing and installation.
What You'll Do:
Design mechanical systems involving power transmissions, hydraulics, pneumatics, and water temperature control.
Create and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and project documentation.
Determine machining tolerances and assist with mechanical strength analysis.
Prepare customer approval and installation drawings, along with equipment manuals.
Support equipment testing, troubleshoot technical issues, and help develop solutions.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and project teams to support successful equipment builds.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).Approximately 1–3 years of applicable engineering experience; early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.
Proficiency with SolidWorks and CAD software.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, power transmissions, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Knowledge of machining tolerances, heat transfer, and mechanical strength analysis is a plus.
What's Offered:
Direct hire opportunity with a salary of $65,000–$85,000, depending on experience.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.401(k) and profit-sharing program.
Opportunity to grow your engineering skills while working on custom equipment and projects.
If you're a motivated Mechanical Engineer ready to build your experience and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
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