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Product Engineer - Slip Rings - Entry Level Job Details | HOERBIGER About HOERBIGER Job Description Product Engineer - Slip Rings - Entry Level Country/Region: United States Job Location: Waukegan Required Travel (%): 20% Work Model: hybrid Product Engineer - Slip Rings - Entry Level Your Mission The Product Engineer provides support through all phases of the product life cycle. Responsibilities include design of new products, improving existing products, performing testing for proof of product integrity, reducing costs and improving product quality. This is an exciting position for an early career engineer or an exceptional new graduate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. How you will make a difference • Application support of slip ring product line with customers via email, phone, web meetings, and in person visits. • Review project assignments with supervisor to establish project objectives, schedules and costs as related to product quality, cost and performance. • Design and develop sliding contact slip rings based on customer specifications, company and industry standards. • Determine sources for new parts and support procurement department in qualifying the supplier. • Analyze and determine discrepant material dispositions. • Respond to technical questions from international subsidiaries and domestic salespeople. • Assist manufacturing and assembly on first production builds. • Initiate engineering change orders as needed. • Component and material research and selection based on the product requirements. • Create design concepts, models and drawings in CAD. • Product validation, HALT (highly accelerated life testing), verification and compliance testing using motor drives, multimeters, hi-pot (high potential) tester, oscilloscope, etc. • Develop and test new concepts and materials as needed for new products, performance improvements and cost reductions. • Analyze and determine possible product failure modes and establish a project plan of action to increase reliability. • Build prototype models and perform required testing to meet project needs. • Analyze test results and prepare project reports with recommendations for company action. What you should be good at • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. • Design of new products through use of CAD techniques, calculations, and testing. • Writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Presenting information and responding to questions from managers, other departments, and customers. • Working with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. • Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. • Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Collaborate effectively within a small cross-functional engineering team. • Knowledge of quality assembly and soldering practices and methods, able to perform basic soldering and assembly of electrical and mechanical components. What you can look forward to • Professional Development : Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth. • Supportive Environment : A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation. • Inclusive Workplace : Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging. • Comprehensive Benefits : 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance. • Compensation : This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $72,000 - $140,000 per year. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience. • Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be on site, with the opportunity to expand to 3 days onsite / 2 days work from home, based on performance, and following a 90-day introductory period. • Travel: 20% travel with Sales representatives to customer sites. • Location : Local candidates encouraged to apply; no relocation benefits offered for this position. Who we are Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility. Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference HOERBIGER is an Equal Opportunity Employer ● Drug Free Workplace ● E-verify Your Mission The Product Engineer provides support through all phases of the product life cycle. Responsibilities include design of new products, improving existing products, performing testing for proof of product integrity, reducing costs and improving product quality. This is an exciting position for an early career engineer or an exceptional new graduate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. How you will make a difference • Application support of slip ring product line with customers via email, phone, web meetings, and in person visits. • Review project assignments with supervisor to establish project objectives, schedules and costs as related to product quality, cost and performance. • Design and develop sliding contact slip rings based on customer specifications, company and industry standards. • Determine sources for new parts and support procurement department in qualifying the supplier. • Analyze and determine discrepant material dispositions. • Respond to technical questions from international subsidiaries and domestic salespeople. • Assist manufacturing and assembly on first production builds. • Initiate engineering change orders as needed. • Component and material research and selection based on the product requirements. • Create design concepts, models and drawings in CAD. • Product validation, HALT (highly accelerated life testing), verification and compliance testing using motor drives, multimeters, hi-pot (high potential) tester, oscilloscope, etc. • Develop and test new concepts and materials as needed for new products, performance improvements and cost reductions. • Analyze and determine possible product failure modes and establish a project plan of action to increase reliability. • Build prototype models and perform required testing to meet project needs. • Analyze test results and prepare project reports with recommendations for company action. What you should be good at • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. • Design of new products through use of CAD techniques, calculations, and testing. • Writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Presenting information and responding to questions from managers, other departments, and customers. • Working with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. • Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. • Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Collaborate effectively within a small cross-functional engineering team. • Knowledge of quality assembly and soldering practices and methods, able to perform basic soldering and assembly of electrical and mechanical components. What you can look forward to • Professional Development : Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth. • Supportive Environment : A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation. • Inclusive Workplace : Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging. • Comprehensive Benefits : 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance. • Compensation : This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $72,000 - $140,000 per year. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience. • Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be on site, with the opportunity to expand to 3 days onsite / 2 days work from home, based on performance, and following a 90-day introductory period. • Travel: 20% travel with Sales representatives to customer sites. • Location : Local candidates encouraged to apply; no relocation benefits offered for this position. Who we are Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility. Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference HOERBIGER is an Equal Opportunity Employer ● Drug Free Workplace ● E-verify Information at a Glance Country/Region: United States Job Location: Waukegan Required Travel (%): 20% Work Model: hybrid Opens in a new tab. × When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. 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