Mechanical Design Engineer I

Are you an entry level Mechanical Engineer who is seeking an opportunity to gain experience and apply your technical knowledge and skills to new design challenges?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity that involves “hands-on” support for our Cryogenics, Quantum Computing, and Test and Measurement markets.

The Phoenix Company team is seeking an entry level Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of RF/Microwave connector applications with our growing electronics business. In this role, you will be learning the daily design activities to help develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing methods and solutions that meet customer application requirements. Through cross functional team interaction, you will evaluate customer needs and learn how to execute daily engineering projects that optimize design performance and cost. This role will require a strong desire to learn and attend product, process, and other introductory trainings  to master design basics of company products.

Education and Experience:

For this dynamic role, the ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering  coupled with 1-3 years of mechanical engineering experience and/or Master’s or Doctoral Degree that provides the equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. This role requires prior 2D/3D drawing modification experience for executing design projects. Basic computer skills and general working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD are helpful in completing projects and their applications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Learn detailed work instructions for performing engineering procedures, documentation, and departmental processes.
• Learn technical knowledge of company products and manufacturing methods to broaden level of expertise.
• Through mentorship with higher level engineers, learn and complete design basics of company products, engineering processes and manufacturing methods to carry out the design task.
• Execute low to medium level complexity projects and problem solving with input and guidance from others.
• Able to complete low to medium number of projects.
• Attend recommended introductory trainings and has willingness to learn and take part in growth opportunities. Actively pursue new informant to broaden expertise from more experienced engineers.
• Offer improvements to departmental procedures and documentation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to withstand repetitive movement or motion with keyboarding strokes.
• Individuals will be required to sit for longer periods of time performing tasks within engineering design software.
• Individuals may need to stand as required to consult with engineering personnel.
• Occasional lifting of files and drawings with proposed weight limit of 25 pounds.

The Phoenix Company of Chicago, Inc.is a diversified global manufacturer and supplier of RF/Microwave connectors and cable assembly products serving customers in the U.S. Military, aerospace, medical, test & instrumentation, Quantum Computing, and telecommunications industries. Established in 1969, we use our vertical integration to efficiently service our domestic. and foreign customers, while pursuing global markets. Our core competency includes microwave blind mate contacts, connectors and cable assemblies which afford linkage and connectivity; however, we specialize in a variety of product areas, not limited to, molded cable assemblies, blind mate technology, delay-line design, d-subminiature combination connectors, micro miniature coax connectors, environmental and power connectors, and filtered products. The company offers sophisticated products to meet the demands of increasingly higher power applications and their connector requirements.

We have a dedicated team atmosphere and emphasize customer focus through quality, lead-time, and responsive service. With an average tenure of 13 years, some employees have been with the company over 35 years which speaks to their level of commitment and dedication. The company culture includes values of trust, respect, opportunity, recognition, and personal growth. We eagerly look forward to new members joining our team who bring innovative ideas, fresh perspective with a common goal of creating a productive and unique team atmosphere.

The Phoenix Company of Chicago offers a competitive salary, along with Medical/Dental/Prescriptions/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan with Match, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.