Mechanical Engineer at Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Federal Signal has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer based at our University Park, Illinois facility. This position will assist in making decisions regarding engineering problems and issues that are of limited scope. Generally following standard practices and procedures associated within their own engineering discipline.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re-designs.


• Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs.


• Performs analysis as required to insure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.


• Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.


• Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end of life and in cost reductions projects.


• Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes.


• May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.


• Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.


• Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts.


• Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.


• May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance in vendor selection.


• Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met


• Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcome.


• Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in related engineering discipline from an accredited university


• 0 - 3 years of engineering experience


• Knowledge of basic principles, theories, and concepts


• Possesses strong verbal and written communications skills


• Strong solid modeling skills, Solidworks preferred


• Good understanding of sheet metal design principles

Benefits of Employment

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.

Company Description

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software. We manufacture our safety and security systems in the United States, Europe and South Africa.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630-954-2000. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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