Associate Mechanical Design Engineer — Food Equipment

Apt Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) plan with company match

PTO

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

APT is seeking an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of custom equipment for the Food and Dairy industry. You will create 3D models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation, transforming concepts into manufacturable solutions.

This position will be located at our Headquarters in Cokato, MN. You will collaborate with project teams through all phases from concept to commissioning to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-efficient equipment while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Proven track record of problem solving and design.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.
• 3D CAD experience preferred (SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Develop BOMs, customer and manufacturing drawings, and other related engineering documents.
• Create 3D models for design, development and reengineering.
• Process design and fabrication drawings for a wide range of products.
• Research and specify power transmission methods for applications.
• Coordinate all phases of mechanical projects from concept to closure.
• Evaluate design for safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Optimize design for cost, quality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with clients, electrical and process engineers, and manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise within the department.
• Perform stress, strain and deflection calculations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Travel 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

3D CAD

USDA/3A sanitary design guidelines

Job description

APT is seeking an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of custom equipment for the Food and Dairy industry. You will create 3D models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation, transforming concepts into manufacturable solutions.

This position will be located at our Headquarters in Cokato, MN. You will collaborate with project teams through all phases from concept to commissioning to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-efficient equipment while