About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Electrical power distribution equipment manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You will join the mechanical design team supporting the development, documentation, and verification of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution equipment (switchgear and switchboards). Responsibilities include:

• Perform mechanical design, analysis, and engineering for switchgear and switchboards following company engineering processes and quality standards
• Learn and apply UL 891, UL 1558, and relevant NEMA standards to product designs
• Review job documentation and organize mechanical designs processed by sales and project teams
• Produce layout drawings, bills of materials, wiring schematics, and test procedures for customer submittals
• Generate detailed manufacturing drawings and parts lists using 2D/3D CAD tools
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and customer meetings to finalize product designs
• Verify designs for compliance with applicable U.L. and NEMA standards
• Develop and validate test and inspection procedures to confirm finished product performance
• Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain relationships with vendors and internal teams to support accurate cost estimates and timely quotations
• Occasionally work weekends/evenings and travel to job sites as required
• Regular in-person attendance in Bensenville, IL is required

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation/Robotics, or a related accredited engineering program
• 0–3 years of mechanical engineering experience (early-career and recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Internship or prior experience with electrical power distribution equipment is preferred but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare technical specifications and review contractual documents
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with customers during meetings or via email

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Skills & Tools

• Knowledge of low-voltage and/or medium-voltage switchboard design and manufacturing considerations
• Familiarity with protective devices (thermal magnetic breakers, MCCBs, power breakers), metering systems (PQM, BCM), and power quality solutions
• Proficient in AutoCAD Mechanical, Creo and/or SolidWorks (3D mechanical CAD)
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• English fluency sufficient for effective collaboration with colleagues and customers

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated base salary: $52,402 per year (estimated)
• Location: Bensenville, IL — on-site. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this role.
• This position does not offer H‑1B sponsorship.
• No remote work is allowed for this position.

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Additional Details

• This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Candidates may be asked to travel to customer or job sites occasionally and to work outside standard hours when project needs require it.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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