Mechanical Engineer (onsite in Wood Dale, IL)

  • Veralto
  • Wood Dale, Illinois
  • Full Time
Imagine yourself

+ Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impacton the world around you.

+ Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project.

+ Contributing to a brighter, safer, more sustainable future.

Its all possible with a role at Videojet ( , a Veralto ( company. You have likely purchased or used a product touched by Videojet Technologies this weekafter all, Videojet is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding and marking products, consumables, and software solutions. Videojets technologies play a critical role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of products sold across the globe in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial marketplaces.

As part of the Videojet team and the broader Veralto network, youll work with products that make an everyday impact on the world around youand along the way, youll have opportunities to make your mark on our business and your career with ongoing opportunities to deepen your skillset and pursue your ambitions.

We offer:

+ Employee bonuses based on business success as well as annual salary review.

+ Company paid accident insurance and preventive healthcare (medical, dental, visual) on day one.

+ 401K savings plan starting day 1

+ Attractive employee referral program

+ Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

+ Training and development opportunities

+ Employee events and social clubs

Reporting to the the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for generating, designing, validating, and implementing Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) solutions for reliability and cost value improvements.

If you are someone who has solid hands-on problem-solving skills, especially experience with industrial coding equipment and is passionate about driving cross-functional project teams to deliver results on time and meet cost targets, this is a unique opportunity for you!

This role is part of the Videojets R&D Engineering function and will be located in our Wood Dale, IL, office.

This role will require 10% travel.

**In this role, a typical day will look like:**

+ Providing innovative ideas and technical solutions to improve product cost, reliability, and performance.

+ Designing and evaluating cost-effective product changes to address obsolescence, quality, or safety issues on existing product lines.

+ Developing Test Plans to validate design changes and solutions, and verifying designs using lab testing, analysis, and simulation tools.

+ Managing projects, including creating timelines, defining deliverables, and tracking progress with cross-functional teams.

+ Acting as a technical leader by collaborating with regulatory, manufacturing, procurement, quality, tech support, and product management teams.

+ Coordinating with outside suppliers to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions to production.

+ Applying VTI Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes and tools to ensure robust documentation and implementation of changes.

**The essential requirements of the job include:**

+ Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; masters degree a plus.

+ 25 years of engineering experience in product development or product maintenance of line.

+ 25 years of experience working with small-to-medium electromechanical industrial equipment, or similar line of products.

+ Proficiency with 3D/2D design tools (SolidWorks or equivalent).

+ Demonstrated skills in project management, including product change control, root cause analysis, and product development lifecycle

**It would be nice if you also possess:**

+ Experience with components such as gear pumps, diaphragm pumps, cooling fans, and solenoid valves, highly desired.

+ Familiarity with injection-molded plastic part design and sheet metal fabrication.

+ Knowledge of Daily Management and Visual Management principles.

+ Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.

+ Strong problem-solving mindset and the initiative to bring forward new ideas.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clarity and teamwork.

Videojet is proud to part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veraltos vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment _where purpose meets possibility_ : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where youll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, were Safeguarding the Worlds Most Vital Resourcesand building rewarding careers along the way.

**US ONLY** **:**

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associates position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $95000 - $105000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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 existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at ... to request accommodation.

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Veralto 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 existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
Job ID: 484183102
Originally Posted on: 7/5/2025

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