Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team at Hunter Foundry Machinery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and equipment maintenance, with a strong focus on foundry machinery and industrial automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial machinery incorporating robotic systems, automation equipment, and thermal management solutions.
• Engineer and optimize heat dissipation, cooling, ventilation, insulation, and temperature control systems for high-temperature applications.
• Integrate mechanical systems with industrial robots, robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), conveyors, and automated material handling equipment.
• Conduct thermal and mechanical performance analysis to ensure machine reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, and automation engineers to develop fully integrated machine solutions.
• Support machine commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting of both robotic and thermal management systems.

Replace/Expand Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience designing custom machinery, automation equipment, robotic cells, or industrial production systems.
• Experience designing machines operating in high-temperature environments with thermal management requirements.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermal analysis, cooling systems, heat exchangers, ventilation systems, and thermal insulation materials.
• Experience working with industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, or similar).
• Strong understanding of machine design, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and machine safety standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience designing robotic foundry, casting, metal processing, or material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with thermal simulation and FEA tools.
• Experience with automated machine building, robotics integration, and industrial automation projects.
• Knowledge of high-temperature industrial processes, furnaces, molten metal handling, or heat-treatment systems.

Understanding of machine safety standards such as ANSI/RIA, ISO 10218, and CE requirements.

Job Description: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Schaumburg, IL (Moving to Bensenville IL in few months)
Company: Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation
Experience Required: 3+ Years