Mechanical Engineer II - Controls

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II - Controls OTTO’s opportunity: Our Mechanical Engineer II will Develop products through design layout and analysis, prototyping, testing and documentation that meet or exceed customer marketing specifications with regards to performance, appearance, cost and quality. Provide production support and coordinate activities between engineering, other internal departments, vendors and customers to successfully achieve goals set for the project. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 40%. Specifically, the Mechanical Engineer II will : Establish the design concepts and develop performance specifications for products which meet or exceed customer and marketing goals in all respects Provide product and tooling cost estimates for quotations to customers Perform mathematical calculations pertaining to performance modeling, stress analysis, tolerance studies, and statistical properties of engineering data both manually and utilizing CAE tools Layout complete designs of product assemblies, subassemblies, and detailed piece parts both manually and utilizing CAD tools Prepare drawings, BOM’s. ECN’s, and all other documents as required Proactively inform management of changes in circumstances, provide alternative corrective actions to maintain progress, and recover original schedules if possible Coordinate activities affecting internal departments, vendors, and customers required to achieve project schedules, milestones and goals Support production and quality control in solving design and process related problems on existing products Maintain a thorough understanding of engineering and scientific principles which can be utilized to develop products which provide predictable and reliable performance Perform all functions of engineering positions below this level of responsibility Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and performing part analysis as directed by MRB members Will work on components or subassemblies as assigned and will require higher levels of interaction/guidance of supervisor or senior engineers Assists with other related duties as required or assigned What you’ll need to bring to the table: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is strongly preferred Minimum of 1 year experience in the engineering field of practice including use of mechanical CAD (preferably CREO) Strong oral and written communication skills Must be able to work in a quick paced environment Good follow-up skills What OTTO offers for this specific position: The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience. Target base salary hiring range: $70,000 to $80,000, based on qualifications and experience. Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan. Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date. OTTO’s Benefits: Health: Medical Insurance- HMO Plan Standard PPO Plan Enhanced PPO Plan High Deducible PPO Plan FSA, LFSA, and HSA Dental Insurance- Base Plan Buy-Up Plan Vision Insurance 401(k) with a company match Life insurance: Life/AD&D Voluntary Life/AD&D Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 10 paid holidays Company picnic Holiday party AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year! To review all of OTTO’s available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below: OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran Federal Notices Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights NLRB Notice E-Verify Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application. OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.