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Switchcraft Inc.

Sustaining Engineer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.

$58,345 / year median in Illinois

-7% projected decline

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Job Description

Switchcraft, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of harsh environment circular connectors, cable assemblies and interconnect solutions. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including medical, industrial controls, transportation and homeland security. We are located on the Northwest side of Chicago and currently have an opening for a Sustaining Engineer.
Location:
Jefferson Park, IL (Chicago)
Shift:
100% ON SITE•7:30 am•4 pm
M-F Pay:
$70,000•$75,000
Responsibilities:
Maintenance, redesign, improvements and general support for existing products and for designing and releasing custom customer products using current product families Candidate must be able to work on several projects at one time through changing priorities Researches the history and current state of the product evolution, resolution of production and Customer concerns Implementation of product improvements Investigation of new processes and materials Producing and maintaining accurate project plans CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies Specification documents, design analysis (tolerance, FEA, FMEA) Test documentation, product cost estimates, and Bills of Material Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing and making recommendations for parts, materials and tooling Must be able to provide technical support to
Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality and Purchasing Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) Entry level to 3 years work experience. Design experience with connector and cable products is a plus. Mechanical Design Skills. Basic understanding of Electrical Engineering skills is a plus. Knowledge of plastic and metal materials and their uses/applications. Understanding of injection molded plastic parts and metal screw machine parts. Experience with 3-D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA. Understanding of mechanical drawing requirements and proper application of dimensional and tolerance information. Working knowledge of MS Office Good project management skills Strong verbal & written communication skills Benefits Paid Time Off Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Commuter benefits Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) FSA-Dependent Care Health Savings Account (HSA) 401k Educational Assistance (Tuition Assistance) Referral Program Parental Leave Healthy Rewards EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.