Your Mission

The Product Engineer provides support through all phases of the product life cycle.  Responsibilities include design of new products, improving existing products, performing testing for proof of product integrity, reducing costs and improving product quality. This is an exciting position for an early career engineer or an exceptional new graduate in Mechanical Engineering.

How you will make a difference

• Application support of rotary union product line with customers via email, phone, web meetings, and in person visits.
• Review project assignments with supervisor to establish project objectives, schedules and costs as related to product quality, cost and performance.
• Interface effectively with repair department to analyze product returns and implement design modifications to continuously improve product quality.
• Analyze and determine possible failure modes and establish a project plan of action to effectively increase reliability.
• Apply DFM/DFA to products as needed; prepare piece part drawings and enter manufacturing orders.
• Locate and place orders with vendors of component parts to assist with design projects.
• Build prototype models and perform required testing to meet project needs.
• Analyze test results and prepare project reports with recommendations for company action.
• Interact effectively with Product Designers and Drafters to layout new designs and new product specifications.
• Develop and establish test methods and procedures for mechanical and electrical systems as assigned.
• Design and modify test fixtures as required.
• Perform product analysis calculations relating to product design needs and new product orders.
• Analyze and determine discrepant material disposition.
• Respond to customer telephone calls on matters relating to product inquiries and new applications.
• Assist subsidiaries with technical questions.
• Make sales calls with Sales representatives at customer sites.
• Develop and design new mechanical and electrical products following project manager objectives.
• Assist manufacturing and assembly on prototype builds.

What you should be good at

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to convert between imperial and metric measurements.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small cross-functional engineering team.
• Ability to design new products through use of CAD techniques, calculations, and testing.
• Ability to perform MTBF and FMEA calculations.

What you can look forward to

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options.  Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation: This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $72,000 - $107,000 per year. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be on site five days per week for first 90 days with the opportunity to work up to 2 days remote per week, based on performance, following a 90-day introductory period.
• Travel: 5% - 10%  travel to customer sites.
• Relocation: Local candidates encouraged to apply; no relocation benefits offered for this position.

Who we are

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference

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