[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Heico jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Heico · Chicago, IL # Sustaining Engineer Chicago, Illinois, United States Full-time $70,000- $75,000 Operations Listed on Heico’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Heico’s careers site →](https://myjobs.adp.com/heico/cx/job-details?reqId=5001215438800) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Heico](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/) / Sustaining Engineer ## Job description Switchcraft, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of harsh environment circular connectors, cable assemblies and interconnect solutions. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including medical, industrial controls, transportation and homeland security. We are located on the Northwest side of Chicago and currently have an opening for a Sustaining Engineer. ### Location Jefferson Park, IL (Chicago) ### Shift 100% ON SITE - 7:30 am - 4 pm M-F Pay: $70,000- $75,000 Responsibilities: Maintenance, redesign, improvements and general support for existing products and for designing and releasing custom customer products using current product families Candidate must be able to work on several projects at one time through changing priorities - Researches the history and current state of the product evolution, resolution of production and Customer concerns Implementation of product improvements Investigation of new processes and materials Producing and maintaining accurate project plans CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies Specification documents, design analysis (tolerance, FEA, FMEA) - Test documentation, product cost estimates, and Bills of Material - Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing and making recommendations for parts, materials and tooling - Must be able to provide technical support to Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality and Purchasing ## Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) Entry level to 3 years work experience. Design experience with connector and cable products is a plus. Mechanical Design Skills. Basic understanding of Electrical Engineering skills is a plus. Knowledge of plastic and metal materials and their uses/applications. Understanding of injection molded plastic parts and metal screw machine parts. Experience with 3-D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA. Understanding of mechanical drawing requirements and proper application of dimensional and tolerance information. Working knowledge of MS Office Good project management skills Strong verbal & written communication skills Benefits Paid Time Off Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Commuter benefits Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) FSA-Dependent Care Health Savings Account (HSA) 401k Educational Assistance (Tuition Assistance) Referral Program Parental Leave Healthy Rewards EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. AI technology may be used to assist in the creation and maintenance of this job posting. AI is not used to evaluate applicants or make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by company representatives. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $70,000- $75,000[Apply on Heico’s careers site →](https://myjobs.adp.com/heico/cx/job-details?reqId=5001215438800) ## More jobs at Heico ### [Injection Mold Operator - First Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/1b9524e2bc2d6f362465/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ### [Mold Maker](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/5113fb739fd39f87618c/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ### [Regional Sales Manager - West](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/464b5d8af3876ec51a27/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ### [Stock Handler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/d52d67aa67c75c2fef1c/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ### [AR&T Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heico/jobs/2892b60ba6cb97572b59/) Rockmart, Georgia, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sustaining Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/3512f74b4809d8697ab1/) Eaton · Jackson, Mississippi, USA ### [Sustaining Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/7f7059280ea8a5112857/) Eaton · Omaha, Nebraska, USA ### [Graduate - Sustaining Product Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/a9cb4ffc47e80137cefe/) Infineon Technologies · Leominster, MA ### [Sustaining Product Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/742126fe9eecc31dc75f/) Infineon Technologies · Leominster, MA, USA ### [Sustaining Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ametek/jobs/c654f086629c8bafa9b3/) Ametek · Rosemead, CA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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