The Impact You'll Make

Position Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salary: $115,000-120,000 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: 4401 N. Bell School Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111

Contact: Danfoss, LLC, 4401 N. Bell School Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111. MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.DANFOSS.COM 

What You’ll Be Doing

 

Responsible for contributing to the design and development of product adaptations and quality improvements for existing product lines; explores new technologies and processes planned for future products. Duties: prepare designs, specifications, analysis and recommendations for improvement of existing products and development of product adaptations; prepare designs, specifications, analysis, and recommendations for quality improvements of existing products; maintain design records pertinent to each project in the form of time, sketches, drawings, material specifications; oversee the operations involved in the construction and testing of prototype products related to design changes; prepare test plans and perform testing required for qualification of new parts, or changes to existing products such as thermal testing, material tests, etc; and ensure compliance to standards such as UL, IEC etc; participate as core team member to Implement feasible product cost-down ideas including managing technical specs and testing and qualification activities; assist production and manufacturing engineers in case of part related assembly issues, and collaborate on design changes to ensure easy assembly, disassembly, and service; collaborate with NPD teams to ensure knowledge sharing and handover on new products post-release; collaborates with plant Safety, Environmental, Quality, and manufacturing personnel to ensure that manufacturing and facility processes, and equipment produce a product that meets all Safety, Environmental, Quality and Engineering standards.

What We're Looking For

 Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.  5 years experience with product design and development and/or engineering research, with at least 2 years focused on power electronics equipment.  3 years experience with 3-Dimensional CAD experience. 3 years experience with fabrication processes (e.g., Aluminum extrusion, High pressure injection molding, Thermal/Vacuum forming, Sheet metal forming, CNC machining, Metal Casting).  2 years experience with Design for Manufacturing/Assembly knowledge.  What You'll Get from Us

 

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.