Mechanical/Equipment Engineer

HP • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Drive the mechanical engineering side of ink manufacturing with a strong emphasis on mechanical design expertise: leading critical equipment and mechanical design decisions, strengthening the robustness of production processes, and enabling seamless introduction of new inks and technologies.
This position is ideal for a proactive, hands-on problem solver with a high level of proficiency in mechanical design, capable of independently managing focused engineering tasks and making significant contributions to strategic engineering initiatives.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• ~3 years relevant experience in mechanical or equipment engineering in a multidisciplinary production environment.
• Strong hands‑on approach, creative thinking, and practical problem‑solving.
• Ability to work both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Advantage: background involving process‑equipment interactions (materials, fluids, systems behavior).

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and equipment engineering support for NPI and process initiatives, including design inputs, feasibility checks, and implementation guidance.
• Lead engineering projects—mechanical improvements, new technologies implementation, equipment adaptations and integration of new process requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on the production floor, drive structured RCAs, and recommend practical, stable engineering solutions.
• Define mechanical requirements and specifications for new or modified equipment, support vendors and internal teams during design, build, and integration.
• Contribute to maintenance‑related decisions and projects
• Ensure engineering solutions align with safety, ergonomics, and regulatory expectations.
• Write clear engineering documentation and communicate constraints, risks, and recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level