Design Engineer - Fabrication & Mobile Equipment

Location

Location not specified

Wage

$70,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 16, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Terramac is seeking a Design Engineer – Fabrication & Mobile Equipment to be based in Sugar Grove, IL. This role involves designing and improving machine systems while collaborating with various teams to ensure product functionality and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate technical information for controlled areas and assist with technical inquiries.
  • Design, package, and release sub-system level assemblies to meet machine level requirements.
  • Identify and select reliable and cost-effective components.
  • Review customer CAD data and update CAD models and drawings as necessary.
  • Anticipate potential hazards and design safety into all products and systems.
  • Educate and train others on technical items and assembly/maintenance of sub-systems.
  • Perform tests and simulations to validate designs before production.
  • Communicate design decisions and constraints within the engineering team.
  • Translate customer drawings and specifications into fabrication requirements.
  • Use SolidWorks for design, packaging, and detailing of systems and components.
  • Develop new product designs, specifications, BOMs, drawings, and schematics.
  • Establish specifications for purchased components and review sourcing requests.
  • Support production and quality teams during manufacturing and testing.
  • Provide customer technical support and process application project requests.
  • Identify root causes and corrective actions for design-related issues.
  • Prepare and maintain technical drawings for fabricated sheet metal parts.
  • Maintain organized electronic storage of technical drawings and revision history.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
  • 3+ years of engineering experience in design, analysis, and testing.
  • Strong understanding of sheet metal design principles.
  • Experience with Creo and SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to read schematics and translate customer requirements into documentation.
  • Demonstrated project management experience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.
  • Ability to work independently with moderate guidance.

Additional Information

  • Onsite in Sugar Grove, IL.
  • Domestic travel required up to 10% of the time.
  • Competitive pay and benefits.
  • Ask about our sign-on bonus.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and persons with disabilities.