Junior Engineer

Must be local to the Chicagoland area.

Who You Are

You’ve probably had a screwdriver or a soldering iron in your hand since you were a kid. Your weekends are spent tinkering or creating: a homemade PC build, a 3D printer you can’t stop running, a bike or go-kart you took apart just to see how it worked. You’re the one in the group project who redesigns the process halfway through because you spotted a better way. You don’t wait around for direction; if something can be built better, you’re already sketching it!

This job hands you real projects on day one, not busy work. You’ll take small-to-medium products from concept through testing and into production: generating the drawings, running the tests, and owning the documentation that makes it real. Working directly with a seasoned Engineer, you’ll build hands-on skills in sheet metal, CAD, new product development, manufacturing and more, with the freedom to flag a better process and actually go build it. We don’t want to just create, we want to reinvent!

For our recent grads, look no further. This is a true, entry-level role that puts you on a pathway to a long-term career that doesn’t make you choose between pathway and Purpose. You can have both!

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (completed or nearly complete); recent grads welcome!
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Experience with a CAD program (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar) through coursework, an internship, or personal projects
• Sheet metal or injection molding experience from an internship or previous job preferred
• A self-starter who takes initiative and is always looking for a better way to do things
• Comfortable getting hands-on in an R&D environment, not just behind a desk
• Hands-on personal projects: PC builds, 3D printing, robotics, or similar creative hobbies are a big plus

What You’ll Do

• Lead small-to-medium New Product Development (NPD) projects through the entire development cycle
• Conduct product testing on new and existing products
• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings for new and existing products
• Create and maintain engineering documentation: specs, install sheets, BOMs, and more
• Identify and implement improvements to new and existing processes and products
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by Engineering

Key Metrics

• NPD milestones hit on or before their planned date (target: 85%+)
• Product tests completed and logged on schedule (target: 95%+)
• Drawings and BOMs released error-free downstream (target: 95%+)
• Documentation packages kept current and complete (target: 95%+)
• Process improvements identified and put into practice (target: 4-6 per year)

What We Offer

We believe high performers should be rewarded clearly and fairly. We offer:

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Up to $50,000 in company-paid life and AD&D coverag
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, including Summer Hour Fridays
• A high-growth company that promotes from within
• A respected brand that customers trust and welcome

This is a place where effort is recognized, growth is supported, and performance is rewarded.

About Pure Processing

Reprocessing is the hidden backbone of safe healthcare. Every day, sterile processing and GI teams stand between patients and infection risk. Their work is essential, but often unseen and physically demanding. Pure Processing exists to champion these professionals. We design solutions that raise the standard of reprocessing, making workflows safer, effective, and more dignified.