Mechanical Designer

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Mechanical Design Engineer MEII

Job Summary

The lead mechanical design engineer’s main purpose is to concept and design functional systems and work with the mechanical designers and drafters to produce these systems on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical functionality of individual automation projects.
• Proficient in: SolidWorks, modeling, assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, weldments, BOM’s, configurations, templates, etc.
• Collaborate with project team, peers and management to assure design direction/changes are understood.
• Perform proper research on items specified for use in automation systems and machines.
• Ensure automation designs comply with all quality and safety requirements.
• Understanding of mechanical and fluid power principles.
• Design for manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and time reduction.
• Design for aesthetics when cost effective.
• Help develop and follow processes and procedures.
• Develop effective work orders with complete instructions.
• Rework reduction.
• Responsible for mechanical budget and timeline on individual projects.
• Updating drawings throughout a project.
• Develop designs that can be reused.
• Updating progress and notes in timeline tracking software.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in using SolidWorks and Microsoft Office products.
• 5+ years of experience in designing custom equipment (robotic systems, material handling, special machines, fixtures).
• Mechanical design or engineering degree a plus but not required.
• Ability to concept, design, and detail a project from start to finish (fabrications, sheet metal, tooling, etc.)
• Experience in specification and verification of manufactured and purchased components used in designs.
• Hands on shop assembly and/or machining a plus.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, fluid power prints, and understand basic electrical principles.
• Good customer service skills.
• Independent personal transportation to office is required. Work vehicles are provided for travel to and from customer’s locations and supplier sites.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and finishing.
• Able and willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, show extreme resourcefulness and problem solving skills and perform well under pressure.
• Able to pass a drug test and background check.
• Demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.
• Have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English (both verbal and written).

Working Conditions

• Regular hours will be between Monday-Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm. Some OT required.
• Travel to customers for meetings will be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• This job can involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• The individual must have sufficient mobility, included but not limited to: bending, reaching, turning, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders.

Benefits

• 401K with Match
• Medical Insurance with H.S.A. match
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Company paid cell phone
• Company service vehicles

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• robotic systems, material handling, special machines: 5 years
• concept, design, and detail a project from start to finish: 5 years
• Custom Design: 5 years

Education:

• Bachelor’s

Location:

• Minneapolis, MN

Required work authorization:

• United States