Job Information
ITW Mechanical Engineer II in Lakeville, Minnesota
Job Description:
Division Description:
ITW Electronics Assembly Equipment (a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW)) is part of the Test and Measurement business segment and is the global leader in process knowledge, services and manufacture of capital equipment used in the printed circuit board assembly and semiconductor industries. The group brings together the world’s leading brands of electronics assembly equipment: MPM Printers, Camalot Dispensers, Electrovert Cleaners and Soldering Solutions, Vitronics Soltec Soldering Solutions and Despatch Thermal Processing Technology. To learn more please visit www.itweae.com .
Business Unit Description:
Despatch Thermal Processing Technology was established in 1902. It is a business unit within the Electronic Assembly Equipment division of ITW and is a global leader in high performance industrial ovens. A diverse array of industries depend upon Despatch ovens, including electronics, healthcare, materials, transportation and industrial markets. Despatch is located in Lakeville, MN. To learn more please visit www.despatch.com .
Position purpose (general summary of this position):
Despatch has an open position within the Mechanical Engineering department due to retirement.
This position will support Despatch’s diverse industrial oven portfolio in various ways, including:
Sustaining engineering of current products
Modifications of existing products per customer requirements
Value engineering
New product development, design and testing
Working collaboratively with other mechanical engineers, electrical and software engineers, designers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, product management and purchasing
Education required:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Skills required:
3D Solid Modeling experience with parts, assemblies and drawings, advanced level (SolidWorks preferred)
Hands-on experience with testing, thermocouples, anemometers, data-loggers, multi-meters, etc…
Basic electrical understanding of industrial equipment and electrical schematics
Experience with sheet-metal design and Design-for-Manufacturability
Experience creating and modifying Bills of Material and using ERP systems
Effective as both an individual contributor and in collaborative teams
Experience leading engineering projects
Computer skills should include basic PC operation with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must have good verbal and written communication
Essential functions of the job (responsibilities):
Perform testing on components and systems, selection of components to guidelines provided, light sub-assembly duties, provide information transfer from Engineering to other departments
Assignments include the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of products and equipment
Conducts analyses or tests of a routine degree of complexity which pertains to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes and provides recommendations accordingly
May prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for assignments of moderate to high difficulty where technical supervision provides an outline of tasks to be performed and suggestions as to methods of approach and procedures to be followed
Working Conditions/Physical demands:
Primarily office setting, but includes time in manufacturing and lab environments
Able to sit/stand at a desk/PC for long stretches and able to use standard office equipment
Able to walk through production areas to address Engineering concerns and identify opportunities for improvement
Ability to travel to other locations for meetings, seminars, training, customer site visits, etc...
This position requires sitting, standing, walking and lifting up to 24 pounds
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmation action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation Information:
The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. The range for this position is :$86,500 – $93,500 (annually). Enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance, Paid Parental Leave, 401k (with match), a generous tuition reimbursement program and more.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.