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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Videojet Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 105000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 105000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Overview

At Videojet, a Veralto company, you’ll make a direct impact on millions of lives worldwide. We are a world leader in product identification, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking solutions that ensure safety, authenticity, and reliability across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets.

Doing meaningful work that safeguards everyday essentials like food, medicine, and clean water; growing your expertise with every project; owning your ambition and fueling career growth in a global organization.

What We Offer
  • Performance-based bonuses and annual salary reviews
  • Company-paid accident insurance and preventive healthcare from day one
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • 401K savings plan
  • 🤝 Attractive employee referral program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee events and social clubs
About

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Principal Mechanical Engineer will be a senior technical Individual Contributor responsible for shaping the future of Videojet’s product platforms. This high‑impact role includes:

  • Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to improve reliability and reduce costs
  • Drive Maintenance of Line (MOL) activities, including root cause analysis and continuous improvement
  • Architect and validate mechanical design changes to address obsolescence, quality, and safety issues
  • Develop and oversee test plans using lab testing, simulation, and analytical tools
  • Manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines
  • Act as a trusted advisor across manufacturing, procurement, tech support, quality, and product management
  • Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in mechanical engineering
What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in new product development (NDP) and/or Maintenance of Line (MOL) support
  • 5+ years working with industrial equipment or similar technologies
  • Proven leadership in cross‑functional technical projects
Preferred Expertise
  • Electromechanical industrial equipment (gear pumps, diaphragm pumps, cooling fans, solenoid valves)
  • Advanced mechanical design with plastics and metals (injection molding, sheet metal fabrication)
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (Solid Works)
  • Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management (NPD, SOPs, change control)
  • Experience with Daily Management and Visual Management practices
Why Videojet & Veralto

Videojet is part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a  5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. Purpose meets possibility: your work safeguards essentials people rely on every day, offers growth opportunities, and is embedded in a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and impact.

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The compensation range for this role is  105,000 –  120,000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

EEO Statement

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the many perspectives that our workforce brings. The EEO posters are available here. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities;

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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