Mechanical Engineer at Multisource Mfg – Hopkins, Minnesota

POSITION PURPOSE: This role is responsible for creating, designing, researching, and improving upon mechanical automation, equipment, and production lines. This role is that of a person with limited experience in Engineering, but possess the raw skills to learn the role and grow with the position. Must be eager to learn, a self-starter and poses a willingness to be a part of a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Create designs per company procedures, design standards, and client specifications.

Develop sketches, models, and engineering evaluations of new automation.

Detail part and assembly drawings as needed.

Research to gather necessary information to help make improvements to designs.

Provide support during the building and installation processes to ensure the machine is built properly to design specifications.

Update processes and procedures for the mechanical design team as directed.

Create ECO packages as directed by engineering and manufacturing.

Create print packages to be released to the purchasing department.

Maintain existing models and drawings including revisions.

Keep the supervisor informed of all pertinent information.

Communicate ideas to ensure successful designs for current and future growth.

Research and help gather necessary information to develop or improve design.

Support the Forpak operations team as needed with different production tasks.

Reverse engineer parts and assemblies.

Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and housekeeping practices.

All other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION REQUIRED: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Computer experience and knowledge using SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office programs – Outlook, Excel, and Word. Possess a general understanding of sheet metal fabrication, machining, weldments, and electrical/pneumatical controls. Robotics experience is a plus.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 1 - 4 years’ relevant work experience designing industry-specific products, preferably conveyors.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE: Experience working with external references, equations and templates in Solidworks.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Lift up to 30 pounds.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.

COMMUNICATION: Able to answer questions during evenings and weekends with service tech and customers, as needed.