Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Search Leaders, LLC; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Leaders, LLC in White Bear Lake, MN seeks an experienced Electro‑Mechanical Design Engineer to drive product and technology development from concept to production. You will integrate mechanical, electrical, sensing, and controls into robust, manufacturable solutions, lead prototype builds, design verification, and cross‑functional collaboration across R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers.

You will translate customer needs into measurable engineering requirements and contribute to ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Electro‑Mechanical or related discipline.
• 5+ years in electro‑mechanical product development in manufacturing.
• Experience integrating mechanical with electrical components, sensors, actuators, or embedded systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD, drawings, BOMs, prototyping and testing.
• Experience using Planview Project Advantage or similar PM tool.
• Experience with Stage‑Gate product development processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturability, problem solving, and product validation.

Responsibilities

• Design electro‑mechanical products, subsystems, test fixtures, and demonstrators per requirements.
• Integrate mechanical components with sensors, motors, controls, and embedded devices.
• Develop drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Plan and execute prototype builds, bench tests, design verification and field trials.
• Analyze test results, perform root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate across R&D, product management, manufacturing, sales and suppliers.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, cost reviews, and production readiness.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical integration

3D CAD

Prototyping

Stage-Gate

PDM tools

Systems engineering

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Planview Project Advantage

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Search Leaders, LLC White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States

About this position

Our client is a global manufacturing leader delivering innovative tooling and engineered solutions for demanding fabrication environments. With decades of industry experience, a worldwide footprint, and a strong commitment to customer-driven innovation, the organization combines advanced engineering, manufacturing expertise, and continuous improvement to solve complex production challenges.

Position Responsibilities:

This engineer will drive electro-mechanical product and technology development from early-stage concepts through production launch and continuous improvement. The position blends hands‑on R&D with systems‑level engineering, integrating mechanical designs, electronics, sensing, controls, and connected technologies into practical, production‑ready solutions.

• Design electro‑mechanical products, subsystems, test fixtures, and technology demonstrators based on customer, market, and technical requirements.
• Integrate mechanical components with sensors, motors, actuators, switches, controls, power supplies, wiring, communications, and embedded or connected devices.
• Develop mechanical designs, assemblies, engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Apply engineering principles addressing tolerances, motion, loading, thermal conditions, environmental factors, electrical requirements, and product safety.
• Plan and execute prototype builds, bench testing, design verification, validation activities, and field trials.
• Develop test methods, fixtures, data‑acquisition approaches, acceptance criteria, and supporting technical documentation.
• Analyze test results, perform root‑cause investigations, resolve technical issues, and implement corrective design actions.
• Collaborate across R&D, product management, manufacturing, sales, service, suppliers, and global technical teams throughout development.
• Support design reviews, Stage‑Gate reviews, risk assessments, cost reviews, production‑readiness activities, pilot builds, and product launches.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly, inspection, serviceability, reliability, and cost.
• Research emerging technologies involving automation, sensing, controls, robotics, connected products, and advanced manufacturing.
• Generate and evaluate new concepts through structured experimentation and rapid prototyping while identifying potentially patentable innovations.
• Engage with customers and end users to understand applications, observe product performance, and validate engineering solutions.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of released products when specialized engineering expertise is required.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing electro‑mechanical products, equipment, automation, or engineered systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience integrating mechanical designs with electrical components, sensors, actuators, motors, controls, or embedded systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, bills of material, prototyping, testing, and design documentation.
• Experience using Planview Project Advantage or a comparable project‑management platform to manage technical tasks, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience working within a formal Stage‑Gate product‑development process, including technical deliverables, gate preparation, reviews, and follow‑through.
• Working knowledge of design for manufacturability, structured problem‑solving, and product‑validation methodologies.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities with a systems‑level engineering approach.
• Hands‑on capability in prototyping, experimentation, testing, troubleshooting, and laboratory environments.
• Ability to translate ambiguous customer or market needs into measurable and testable engineering requirements.
• Ability to independently plan technical work, manage competing priorities, meet commitments, and communicate risks effectively.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and technical‑documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, test data, and manufacturing documentation.
• Customer‑focused approach with a strong commitment to safety, quality, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, electrical schematic tools, or comparable engineering software.
• Experience within tooling, machining, metal forming, industrial equipment, robotics, automation, or discrete manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with PLCs, embedded controllers, industrial communications, data acquisition, or connected‑product technologies.
• Familiarity with FMEA, tolerance analysis, statistical methods, Lean product development, or Design for Six Sigma.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, customers, global teams, intellectual‑property activities, or regulated product requirements.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company‑sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work‑life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on‑the‑job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

Our client is a global manufacturing leader delivering innovative tooling and engineered solutions for demanding fabrication environments. With decades of industry experience, a worldwide footprint, and a strong commitment to customer-driven innovation, the organization combines advanced engineering, manufacturing expertise, and continuous improvement to solve complex production challenges.

Position Responsibilities:

This engineer will drive electro‑mechanical product and technology development from early‑stage concepts through production launch and continuous improvement. The position blends hands‑on R&D with systems‑level engineering, integrating mechanical designs, electronics, sensing, controls, and connected technologies into practical, production‑ready solutions.

• Design electro‑mechanical products, subsystems, test fixtures, and technology demonstrators based on customer, market, and technical requirements.
• Integrate mechanical components with sensors, motors, actuators, switches, controls, power supplies, wiring, communications, and embedded or connected devices.
• Develop mechanical designs, assemblies, engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Apply engineering principles addressing tolerances, motion, loading, thermal conditions, environmental factors, electrical requirements, and product safety.
• Plan and execute prototype builds, bench testing, design verification, validation activities, and field trials.
• Develop test methods, fixtures, data‑acquisition approaches, acceptance criteria, and supporting technical documentation.
• Analyze test results, perform root‑cause investigations, resolve technical issues, and implement corrective design actions.
• Collaborate across R&D, product management, manufacturing, sales, service, suppliers, and global technical teams throughout development.
• Support design reviews, Stage‑Gate reviews, risk assessments, cost reviews, production‑readiness activities, pilot builds, and product launches.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly, inspection, serviceability, reliability, and cost.
• Research emerging technologies involving automation, sensing, controls, robotics, connected products, and advanced manufacturing.
• Generate and evaluate new concepts through structured experimentation and rapid prototyping while identifying potentially patentable innovations.
• Engage with customers and end users to understand applications, observe product performance, and validate engineering solutions.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of released products when specialized engineering expertise is required.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing electro‑mechanical products, equipment, automation, or engineered systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience integrating mechanical designs with electrical components, sensors, actuators, motors, controls, or embedded systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, bills of material, prototyping, testing, and design documentation.
• Experience using Planview Project Advantage or a comparable project‑management platform to manage technical tasks, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience working within a formal Stage‑Gate product‑development process, including technical deliverables, gate preparation, reviews, and follow‑through.
• Working knowledge of design for manufacturability, structured problem‑solving, and product‑validation methodologies.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities with a systems‑level engineering approach.
• Hands‑on capability in prototyping, experimentation, testing, troubleshooting, and laboratory environments.
• Ability to translate ambiguous customer or market needs into measurable and testable engineering requirements.
• Ability to independently plan technical work, manage competing priorities, meet commitments, and communicate risks effectively.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and technical‑documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, test data, and manufacturing documentation.
• Customer‑focused approach with a strong commitment to safety, quality, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, electrical schematic tools, or comparable engineering software.
• Experience within tooling, machining, metal forming, industrial equipment, robotics, automation, or discrete manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with PLCs, embedded controllers, industrial communications, data acquisition, or connected‑product technologies.
• Familiarity with FMEA, tolerance analysis, statistical methods, Lean product development, or Design for Six Sigma.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, customers, global teams, intellectual‑property activities, or regulated product requirements.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company‑sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work‑life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on‑the‑job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

The pay range for this role is:

105,000 - 132,000 USD per year (White Bear Lake, MN)