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Altorfer Inc
Mechanical Engineer
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$95,499 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
at Altorfer Inc in Bartonville, Illinois, United States Job Description Mechanical Engineer Req No. 2026-5633 Category Engineering Location US-IL-Bartonville Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Non-Union Division Packaging Company Altorfer Inc Working Hours/Days 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday Overview The Mechanical Engineer will manage multiple genset projects from design through production, supporting drawings, technical decisions, and execution along the way. This role is handson and closely tied to the shop-designing solutions, resolving issues, and keeping work moving. You'll work directly with production to troubleshoot build issues, answer technical questions, and support ontime delivery. The role also provides practical engineering support to sales, field service, and customers to ensure packaged systems meet application and performance requirements. Close collaboration with operations, supply chain, quality and customers is required to fully understand each project and deliver solutions that function in the real world-not just on paper. Basic Duties Design, develop, validate products and applications for generator set packages. Review project documents for compliance with project requirements/specification. Provide engineering support to field service technicians and sales personnel as necessary. Provide application support to customers and engineers when needed. Provide support to the production shop to ensure deadlines are met. Prepare project submittals as required per specs for equipment approval and subsequent release. Assist sales team with providing accurate quotes. Design and evaluate custom components or systems for unique customer applications. Ensure projects stay on schedule and leave a satisfied customer/end user Additional responsibilities and functions may be needed to meet customer and organizational needs. Qualifications B.S. in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the engine and power generation industry or in closely a related technology field. Experience with Inventor preferred (or similar CAD package.) Experience with