Research & Development Engineer - Camcar Innovations IPL- IP&L, 830 E Menomonie St, Belvidere, Illinois, United States of America Req #2333 Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Our employees are the reason for our success Salaried Job Description Position Title Research & Development Engineer Company/Department Camcar Innovations / Engineering Location (City/State) Belvidere, IL Reports to Title: Sr. Engineering Manager Original Issue Date 10/2023 Revision Date/Rev # CAMCAR Innovations is a service organization. Our primary service is engineering which creates the products we license. Our secondary services all focus around making it easy for licensees to utilize our technology in a consistent manner. Position Summary: Our R&D Engineer (RDE) has seven main functions 1. Develops new products (development including primary steps such as ideation simulation, prototype, test, manufacturability, and production launch) 2. Develops ideas for new products 3. Improves existing products 4. Develops analytical tools to make it easier to apply our products 5. Supports product engineering requests of licensees 6. Creates and maintains standards 7. Organizes core knowledge to democratize knowledge so that anyone in company can find what they need without asking for assistance 8. Suggests and implements improvements (business or business processes) Position Requirements ● Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering ● At least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development or other comparable practical experience through school projects and internships ● CAD Design Experience with understanding of GD&T ● Understanding of Office Suite software ● Willingness and desire to learn Nice to Have...Experience ● Manufacturing with metals ● AutoDesk product software (e.g. AutoCAD and Inventor) ● Working with patents ● FEA (Finite Element Analysis) ● Knowledge of the patent process Personal Attributes ● Communicative - I am someone who conveys complex concepts in an easier to understand way, helping others grasp their simplicity, and am comfortable using the right communication tools. ● Organized - I am a planner and organizer who will keep projects on track and am comfortable asking for help when faced with a roadblock. ● Inventive - I have a curious mind that is always thinking about how to make things better and have the independent judgment to adapt and modify concepts and methods. ● Problem Solver - I think that problem solving is a good test of my analytical skills and creativity. ● Team Player - I bring a decisive and confident energy and, when combined with openness and candid feedback, contribute to the team's positive can-do attitude. ● Detail-Oriented - I think in high level concepts and find fascination in the details. ● Analytical - I am guided by the data and the science. ● Self Motivated - I am comfortable driving forward and asking for help when needed. ● Life Long Learner -Work is more enjoyable when my work leads to new learning. Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To: ● Ideating from an unmet need to design concepts. ● Conducting analytical studies, including but not limited to the use of FEA tools, on engineering proposals to develop designs for products. ● Applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and protocols to the identification of novel solutions. ● Initiating cost reduction proposals and investigating proposals from other sources, compiling appropriate information, making recommendations for action, and checking on results obtained. ● Analyzing product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs, which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. ● Analyzing data and calculation results to determine feasibility and robustness of design proposals. ● Directing and coordinating manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems. ● Planning and developing experimental test programs for products or systems. ● Analyzing test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications. ● Determining the nature of technical problems and possible solutions, such as product redesign, substitution of material or processes, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. ● Preparing technical presentations for use by engineering or management/sales personnel. ● Preparing or directing preparations of product detailed drawings, system layouts, and/or standards using CAD and other relevant software. ● Acting as a leading resource to others in technology and applications groups. ● Managing multiple or complex projects which may require the use of sophisticated project planning techniques ● Other duties as assigned by the manager. Travel Requirements: 10% We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process. Other details + Job Family Research & Development Engineer - Intermediate + Job Function ENG - Engineering + Pay Type Salary Apply Now + IPL- IP&L, 830 E Menomonie St, Belvidere, Illinois, United States of America