Design Engineer

Job Description

Epitec

POSITION: Design Engineer 2

JOB TYPE: W2 Full Time

24-month ongoing Contract

LOCATION: Mossville, IL

JOB SUMMARY FOR A DESIGN ENGINEER 2:

Seeking a Design Engineer 2 to support Caterpillar’s engineering teams in Mossville, IL.

• Onsite 5 days/week, first shift CST Full Time (7:30am–4:00pm)
• Pay Range: $30–$34/hr
• This is a backfill position with a strong focus on mentoring, checking, and releasing engineering designs.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DESIGN ENGINEER 2:

• Assist with DCR services: detailing, checking, and releasing parts and packages.
• Review workflows from design to release to manufacturing.
• They will learn how to check drawings, meet standards and specifications, and participate in special projects like data mining or process improvement.
• Provide coaching and mentoring on engineering applications and best practices (Teamcenter, CREO).
• Perform data reporting for engineering teams; coding skills in SQL or Python and familiarity with Snowflake are a plus.
• Participate in special projects such as data mining and process improvement.
• Support engineering teams across multiple product lines including tracked/wheeled loaders, earthmoving equipment, locomotives, engines, hydraulics, electronics, and software components.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR A DESIGN ENGINEER 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (required).
• 2–4 years of experience (internships count).
• Open to Master’s candidates.
• Experience with data mining, especially with data tables and schemas inside of Snowflake, is highly desirable.
• CAD experience (CREO, NX, or OneChild).
• GD&T knowledge, Engineering Standards and Specifications.
• Experience with harness assemblies, electrical components, wiring, grips, and connectors.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR A DESIGN ENGINEER 2:

• TeamCenter and CREO.
• Manufacturing and/or inspection of parts.
• Experience with data tables and schemas in Snowflake.
• 3D modeling and Creo Electrical.
• Programming skills (SQL, Python).
• Ability to coach and mentor design engineers.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DESIGN ENGINEER 2:

• Excellent communicator.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork.
• Proficient in MS Applications.
• High adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program. Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.

Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.

How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.

What is the result?

Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.