Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Peoria, IL

Description

Are you a passionate Mechanical Engineer ready to make a difference? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm eager to add a motivated Mechanical Engineer to our team. We're looking for a talented person to design, develop, and test mechanical systems and components. You'll apply your expertise to specific situations, analyze data, identify discrepancies and follow procedures.

What's in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of innovation. We want a proactive communicator who can take charge as we expand into new markets. You'll receive direction from other engineers and technical professionals. We work as cross-functional teams across all our offices to deliver solutions that meet project requirements and exceed client expectations.

Where you'll work

Whether you prefer the convenience of remote work or living in a community near one of our offices, we have you covered. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It's even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other's personal and professional growth.

What you'll do

As a Mechanical Engineer, we promote a team environment, so you'll collaborate with fellow engineers, environmental scientists and many others. You'll also:

• Design and develop mechanical systems, components and products.

• Conduct research and analysis to determine the feasibility, performance and cost-effectiveness of mechanical designs.

• Create detailed engineering drawings and specifications using CAD software.

• Perform simulations and calculations to evaluate the structural integrity, thermal performance and mechanical behavior of designs.

• Select materials and components based on engineering requirements, cost considerations and manufacturing constraints.

• Prototype and test mechanical systems and prototypes to validate performance and functionality.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software engineers, and manufacturing engineers, to integrate mechanical systems into product development.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during product assembly, testing and deployment.

• Participate in design reviews, project meetings and client interactions to communicate progress, discuss challenges and propose solutions.

• Stay informed on the latest developments and trends in mechanical engineering technology.

What it takes

Ideally, you'll have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. You should have three or more years of experience in mechanical engineering design and product development. Having your Professional Engineer licensing (PE) is a plus. Ideally, you'll also:

• Know manufacturing processes like injection molding, machining and sheet metal fabrication.

• Be proficient in CAD software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and engineering analysis tools like Finite Element Analysis.

• Have a strong grasp of mechanical engineering principles, including mechanics, thermodynamics and materials science.

• Be experienced with prototyping techniques such as 3D printing, CNC machining and rapid prototyping.

• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Be knowledgeable about relevant building codes, regulations and safety standards.

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Pay high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Hold superior organizational and time management skills.

• Perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Speak and write well.

• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Be a team player.

What you'll get

You'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.

• 401K profit-sharing plan.

• Paid time off.

• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham's people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.