job summary: We are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Chicago, IL area to work for an automotive manufacturing company. Candidates should have an advanced understanding of mechanical concepts, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and have practical working experience in creating drawings, designing, managing, and implementing projects. This is a direct hire role with comprehensive benefits. location: Hillside, Illinois job type: Permanent salary: $90,000 - 130,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain production fixtures used in the testing of components and sub-assemblies within the automotive industry includingThis includes Advanced industrial equipment such as testing fixtures for automotive components; Advanced component testers for various automotive parts; and Pneumatic and hydraulic presses including fixturing and controlInterface with customer engineers and visit customer locations as neededAssist in managing launches for new product linesAssist in serving as technical lead for a team of Engineers and Associate Engineers qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Mechanical DesignManufacturingEquipment / MachinesInventorBS in Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.