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Job Description: Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who can assist in making decisions on engineering problems and issues, requiring the use of advanced techniques and the adaptation and extension of theories and practices in their field and related disciplines.

Responsibilities

+ Design and develop new products within specification, budget, and time constraints.

+ Guide the development of technical specifications of new designs and redesigns for marketing technical literature and engineering specifications.

+ Troubleshoot product systems as required and work directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.

+ Provide mechanical design guidance and technical assistance to applications, test, and tech support personnel.

+ Assist manufacturing engineering or contract manufacturers with product assembly and test techniques.

+ Verify and validate design output as specified in the product design specification.

+ Determine mechanical test parameters for component and final products.

+ Fabricate mockups and build working prototypes of new products.

+ Provide technical expertise to manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, service, sales, and quality assurance on product-related issues.

+ Assist purchasing, manufacturing engineering, and quality assurance in vendor selection.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in mechanical design and SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.

+ Knowledge of basic principles, theories, and concepts in mechanical engineering.

+ Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other fields.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

+ 10 or more years of engineering experience.

+ Advanced degree desired.

+ Acoustic and/or lighting background preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Crete, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Crete,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.