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Applied Content Engineer

Fictiv · Schaumburg, IL · On-site

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About Fictiv

Custom manufacturing services for prototypes to full scale production, for CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, and more. Get an instant quote. Backed by Accel.

About the role

The Applied Content Engineer is responsible for designing and building real-world engineering systems, demo platforms, and training kits that showcase the practical application of MISUMI components. This role bridges product engineering, customer experience, and education by creating tangible, working systems that demonstrate speed, modularity, and scalability.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, systems engineering, or product development
  • Strong CAD and assembly design skills (parametric modeling experience preferred)
  • Experience designing manufacturable systems, fixtures, or automation equipment
  • Hands-on fabrication and prototyping experience (machining, 3D printing, assembly)
  • Strong systems-thinking mindset and attention to detail
More about this role

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.

The Applied Content Engineer is responsible for designing and building real-world engineering systems, demo platforms, and training kits that showcase the practical application of MISUMI components. This role bridges product engineering, customer experience, and education by creating tangible, working systems that demonstrate speed, modularity, and scalability.

You will translate abstract product capabilities into physical and digital systems that inspire customers and enable learning—similar to how modern manufacturing companies showcase workflows through application-driven storytelling.

  • Design and develop demonstration systems that highlight real-world use cases (automation cells,...

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