Mechanical Engineer II - Communications

OTTO Engineering, Inc. • Carpentersville, IL • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13575827

Why join OTTO Engineering?

At OTTO, we dont just manufacture productswe engineer

mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isnt an option, serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide.

As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers

through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness as a result, our growth continues!

Employees are our greatest asset, which is why **we share our

companys profits** to celebrate our collective success.

As a privately-owned company, **we are proud to invest significantly

in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success**.

We are proudly American!

Youll love our Engineering Team!

Join a team where your engineering talent directly supports the people who protect and serve. At OTTO Engineering, we design and build innovative communications and power-management products used by Public Safety professionals and Military teams around the world. Youll help create rugged, reliable, and innovative products that professionals depend on every day. If youre excited by meaningful engineering challenges and the chance to build technology that truly matters, this role is a great fit.

Specifically, we are seeking experience with

PTC CREO or similar parametric CAD tools

Plastics, elastomers, die-cast metals, overmolding, and mechanical

integration with PCBs

DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and mechanical verification testing

As our Mechanical Engineer II you will develop and support ruggedized communication productsincluding speaker microphones, PTT devices, tactical headsets, and electromechanical assembliesused in mission-critical environments. This role requires strong mechanical design skills, hands-on prototyping, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. The Mechanical Engineer II works independently on assigned components or subassemblies with guidance from senior engineers as needed.

The Mechanical Engineer II will:

Develop mechanical design concepts and performance specifications

that meet customer, marketing, and environmental requirements (IP, MIL-STD, drop, vibration, thermal).

Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, stress

modeling, material selection, and statistical evaluation of test data.

Create 3D CAD models and detailed drawings of components and

subassemblies using CREO.

Proto@type, test, and iterate mechanical designs; support mechanical

and environmental verification testing and document results.

Prepare engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, ECNs,

specifications, and cost estimates for tooling and mechanical components.

Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and suppliers

to ensure DFM/DFA, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness.

Support production and quality teams in resolving design or process

issues on existing products; participate in MRB activities and discrepant material reviews.

Coordinate project activities across internal teams and vendors;

communicate risks and recommend corrective actions.

Assist with other related duties as required or assigned.

About you - What youll bring to the table:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Minimum 2 years of mechanical engineering experience in product

development.

Proficiency with PTC CREO or similar parametric CAD tools.

Strong understanding of plastics, elastomers, die-cast metals,

overmolding, and mechanical integration with PCBs.

Experience with DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and mechanical

verification testing.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering

environment with strong follow-through and communication skills.

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.

Target base salary hiring range: \$75,000 to \$90,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that its fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTOs profit sharing plan is paid

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