Mechanical Design Engineer

Generac

. Comply with company and departmental directives and guidelines .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBelvidere • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,700 - $101,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles, including design and analysis using Creo and AutoCAD, while effectively collaborating with project management and sales teams to meet customer needs and project specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical EngineeringCreo 3-D Modeling SoftwareAutoCAD ExperienceERP Systems FamiliarityTechnical Assistance To Production

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering PrinciplesDesign CalculationsAssembly StructuresWeld Symbols KnowledgeAirflow AnalysisPressure Drop CalculationsSound Attenuation UnderstandingPiping Flow RestrictionsBeam Deflection AnalysisTank Sizing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention To DetailMulti-Task OrientedTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CreoAutoCADMicrosoft Office SuiteSpreadsheetsCalculators

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringProject ManagementProduction SupportChange OrdersGeneral Arrangement Drawings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Comply with company and departmental directives and guidelines
Complete project designs on time and within estimated hours and material costs
Research and order parts on time
Start designs early to complete them before production build dates
Use existing applicable drawings
Support projects through completion
Work with Project Management to clarify and meet customer needs and define scope
Identify out-of-scope changes and provide feedback to Project Management and Sales for change orders
Provide practical, functional, and acceptable equipment designs
Read and interpret specifications, write-ups, pricing, and correspondence
Discuss unresolved engineering questions with Project Management and Sales
Review other engineers’ drawing packages before production release
Provide feedback and check drawings, dimensions, parts, functionality, production notes, weld information, and shop write-ups
Perform calculations and analysis using spreadsheets, calculators, and other software
Assist and train detailers
Provide technical assistance to production and testing
Provide technical assistance to Sales, including composite drawings, General Arrangement Drawings, quote support, submittal and approval drawings, and technical specifications
Coordinate with the electrical engineer regarding switchgear and cabling
Discuss designs with the electrical engineer and create conduit schedules and isometric views of conduit routings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial engineering, Engineering Technology or Manufacturing engineering is highly desirable.
Above average computer literacy with the latest version Creo or equivalent 3-D modeling software (Required)
Recent version of AutoCAD experience is beneficial
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
Familiarity with using ERP systems as part of daily project flow
Understanding of the use of assemblies and sub assembly structures
Knowledge or familiarity with airflow, pressure drops, sound attenuation, weights, center of gravity, flows and restrictions in piping, beam deflections, tank sizing, and wind loading is a plus
General knowledge of diesel and natural gas fueled engines
Familiarity with weld symbols and their use
Above average ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the company
Multi-task oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties
Willingness to travel, including out of the country, if necessary (minimal)
Ability to work as part of a team and with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment
Ability to sit for long periods, use a computer mouse, and look at monitors and drawings
Desirable ability to climb onto and down from equipment and ladders as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives
Equal opportunity employment