Mechanical Designer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Miller Electric Mfg. is an industry leader in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. The company’s products are designed users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture, and marine applications. Miller Electric Mfg. is wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Mechanical Designer who will provide engineering support on divisional projects, about 85% office SolidWorks/CAD support, and 15% prototyping and testing. The percentage split will vary throughout the year based on projects.

Education Level

• Minimum Associate’s Degree in Design Drafting or Engineering Technology

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant experience (required)
• Experience with various types of hand tools, machines, and fabrication tools
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Word & Excel

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup of test instrumentation and perform various engineering tests.
• Assist with problem solving.
• Design and prepare models/drawings of manufacturing fixtures and engineering test instruments.
• Experience in dimensioning and tolerancing parts/assemblies is required. Analyze the effect of assembly tolerance stack-up.
• Prepare minor cost studies and provide innovative designs.
• Prepare new or revised part/assembly models/drawings and illustrations.
• Support the construction of prototypes by modifying existing components, procuring rapid prototyped parts, building wire harnesses, basic sheet metal fabrication, and basic hand tool use.
• Use PDM software.
• Use SolidWorks to design or modify mechanical components with familiarity with molded parts, sheet metal, weldments, machined components, extrusions, and forgings.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to understand, create, and sustain circuit diagrams
• Must be a highly motivated team player with a positive attitude, and able to prioritize tasks and utilize time effectively
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment, and as an individual contributor with minimal supervision
• Understanding of DC circuits, PLC programming, and test data acquisition automation is a plus

Benefits/Perks

• Miller’s salary and benefits package includes a 401(k) with a generous company-match provision, a comprehensive group medical plan, dental insurance, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, and company-paid group life insurance.
• In addition to our benefits package, our employees are rewarded with a wellness incentive benefit, tuition assistance, relocation benefits, and service awards. Miller also provides a competitive vacation package and celebrates paid holidays.

Employer’s Statement

Miller Electric Mfg. is an Equal Opportunity 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.