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Thermon

Mechanical Designer

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

Mechanical Designer Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time, In Office Location: Franklin Park, IL Who are we? Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power ...

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$60K - $75K/yr

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Mechanical Designer

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Janesville, WI · On-site

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Madison, WI · On-site

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Mechanical Designer

Madison, WI · On-site

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Mechanical Designer

Janesville, WI · On-site

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CredentialsTypically requires a diploma or associate degree in mechanical design or CADBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, manufacturing plants, or on-site for specific projectsDesign, analysis, and testing in offices or labs, often overseeing projects
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by manufacturing, product design, and engineering firms for drafting and design tasksEmployed across industries for designing, analyzing, and managing mechanical systems

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Mechanical Designer

Thermon

Franklin Park, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Mechanical Designer

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time, In Office

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Who are we?

Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International, LLC (subsidiary of Thermon) is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of steam generators and thermal fluid heaters. Custom engineered-to-order, their products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900's, Vapor Power has grown from a small supplier of heating products for the railroad industry to one of the most regarded suppliers of specialty equipment for steam generation and process heating.

What is the opportunity?

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Designer to our Mechanical Designer to help us produce world-class heating and boiler solutions for our clients. Grow with us as we introduce new and pioneering products. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to innovate!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Designs and develops layouts for mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Assists in the production of detailed mechanical drawing and schematics in Inventor.
  • Creates and/or modifies designs for boilers and pressure vessels to meet customer requirements.
  • Develops drawings and Bill of Materials.
  • Works with other designers, code inspectors, and quality assurance personnel involved in designing products.
  • Produce designs which comply with engineering principles, ASME and NEC code, safety, and customer requirements, as well as company standards.
  • Assist other departments such as marketing in developing new products or options.
  • Assist manufacturing by helping to improve process, reduce scrap and improve productivity.

The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2 to 5 years of mechanical designer experience
  • 2 years Inventor experience preferred.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
  • Pressure vessel or boiler industry experience a plus.
  • Experience with boilers, valve sizing, pump sizing.
  • Experience with boiler controls and controls methodology.
  • Experience with schematics and Ladder logic.
  • Ability to read all applicable drawings, including mechanical, electrical schematics and instrumentation.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Expertise and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Projects, and Access, etc.
  • Proficient with Inventor for creating and editing drawings.
  • ASME pressure vessel controls and code experience a plus
  • Knowledge of PLC capabilities a plus

Physical Demands:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to regularly travel to trade shows and manufacturing locations.

Work Environment:

This position must perform tasks that involve mainly office exposure, sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer. Most of their time, the employee will spend time in the office with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 15 pounds. Steel toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.

Benefits:

  • Bonus eligibility.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
  • 401k with Company Match.
  • Paid Time Off

Upon receiving an offer for this position, candidates will need to consent to a one time drug test and background check.

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About Thermon

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

Year founded

1954

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