Automation Mechanical Engineer - Robotic Cell Lead

Banner Recruiting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA with company contribution

PTO

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible work hours

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Banner Engineering in Minnesota is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to lead the mechanical design of robotic machine-tending applications and dedicated manufacturing cells. You will translate process requirements into practical, build-ready solutions from concept through production launch.

You’ll own 3D models, drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and assembly documentation; coordinate with technicians, vendors, and the Systems team; and ensure safety requirements are integrated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Approximately 5+ years designing manufacturing equipment, automation, fixtures, or machine components.
• Strong 3D CAD, mechanical drawing, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFx skills.
• Experience designing robotic machine-tending equipment, including end-of-arm tooling and guarding.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication, assembly, pneumatics, vacuum, sensors, and components.
• Ability to create complete, build-ready mechanical design packages and coordinate fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of robotic machine-tending applications and dedicated cells.
• Translate processes into mechanical concepts, layouts, and practical automation solutions.
• Design end-of-arm tooling, part presentation systems, guarding, and fixtures.
• Create and release complete mechanical packages with 3D models, drawings, GD&T, and BOMs.
• Coordinate fabrication, assembly, and modification with internal and external resources.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Robotics integration

Pneumatics & vacuum

Build-ready design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Banner Engineering in Minnesota is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to lead the mechanical design of robotic machine-tending applications and dedicated manufacturing cells. You will translate process requirements into practical, build-ready solutions from concept through production launch.

You’ll own 3D models, drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and assembly documentation; coordinate with technicians, vendors, and the Systems team; and ensure safety requirements are integrated.