Entry Level Mechanical Engineer - Schaumburg, IL

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

The RF Site Hardware team is an organization within the Products and Solutions group of Motorola Solutions. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining sophisticated and highly reliable communications, infrastructure and networking products for Mission Critical and commercial communication products across a variety of global markets and standards. The RF Site Hardware Engineering team develops state of the art Digital, RF, Mechanical and Power Supply solutions to meet our customer’s needs.

Job Description

This is an entry level product design and development position designing and providing manufacturing support of highly sophisticated and reliable communications infrastructure products for professional and mission critical markets. Engineers in this position will function primarily as a mechanical engineer in large and/or complex team projects, as well as an individual contributor on smaller tasks and assignments. This role would also support method and process improvements or maintenance of existing product lines. 

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing concept and prototype designs of mechanical systems as well as hands on design and analysis of individual parts and components, that meets customer requirements and expectations, reliability and robustness requirements, manufacturing processes and safety guidelines.

• Modeling complex component and assembly designs using advanced 3D CAD tools, and interpreting and generating 2D drawings per mechanical drafting standards.

• Designing and conducting experiments using statistical tools and techniques to confirm analyses, evaluating new or existing designs to conform to product specifications.

• Understanding and analysis of tolerances and effects on design.

• Working with suppliers and commodity teams to meet cost and lead-time goals for tooling and piece parts.

• Setting up and maintaining bills of materials and releasing mechanical prints.  

• Performing mechanical verification tests per products specifications and writing test reports.

• Supporting factory quality and process issues and providing feedback to resolve. Supporting prototype/pilot builds.  

• Develop intellectual property for the corporation.

Desired Skills:

• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling and surfacing software, Creo Parametric (Pro/Engineer) or equivalent, to design components and assemblies.

• Familiarity and understanding of design and manufacturing of parts such as: die casting, machining, sheet metal and stampings, plastic injection molding, compression molded rubber, connectors, cables, and printed circuit board assemblies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  

• Ability to perform hand or FEA calculations for stress and thermal. Demonstrated experience in Finite Element Analysis for structural and heat transfer applications highly desirable.

• Use of test equipment such as thermal imaging, thermal scanners, air flow analysis and strain gauge tools.

• Works autonomously but able to work effectively with other engineers within mechanical and other disciplines (electrical engineering, procurement, manufacturing, etc…).

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Generates concise and comprehensive design and test report documents.

• Summarizes complex technical concepts clearly.

• Good writing and communication skills.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• OR 3+ years of experience.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.