Mechanical Design Engineer

Ichor Systems, Inc.

Sauk Rapids (MN)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 124,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K with employer match

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Sauk Rapids, MN. You will design products to customer specs in a precision machining setting, create detailed CAD drawings, select materials, build models, and test designs.

You will document designs with BOMs, schematics, calculations, and reports, and assess feasibility from customer requirements. The role requires a mechanical engineering background, SolidWorks proficiency, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Strong background in mechanical design and proficiency with solid model CAD packages such as SolidWorks.
Proficient in MS Excel and Word, MS Project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs products to support customer specifications in a precision machining environment.
Use CAD software to create preliminary and detailed drawings of the product.
Produces specifications for products and chooses raw materials and components to be used in production.
Builds models and prototypes of the product and tests the design.
Studies the test data and makes comparisons with similar designs.
Develops control systems and monitors production.
Provide engineering documentation such as bill of materials, schematic drawings, design calculations, mechanical drawings and technical reports.
Research and analyze information such as customer or marketing requirements, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
Design test equipment and develop methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
Assist in customer issue resolution of Ichor designed products.
Provide support for generating technical information for sales literature and application questions.
Communicate effectively with Engineering Department personnel to ensure a cooperative work environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Mechanical skills

CAD software proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Customer focus

Creative and entrepreneurial

Team player

Product development experience

Experience with FEA/CFD

FMEA / tolerance analysis / DFM

Product development cycle

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Designs products to support customer specifications in a precision machining environment.
Use computer-assisted design (CAD) software to create preliminary and detailed drawings of the product.
Produces specifications for products and chooses raw materials and components to be used in production.
Builds models and prototypes of the product and tests the design.
Studies the test data and makes comparisons with similar designs.
Develops control systems and monitors production.
Provide engineering documentation such as bill of materials, schematic drawings, design calculations, mechanical drawings and technical reports.
Research and analyze information such as customer or marketing requirements, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
Design test equipment and develop methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
Assist in customer issue resolution of Ichor designed products.
Provide support for generating technical information for sales literature and application questions.
Communicate effectively with Engineering Department personnel to ensure a cooperative work environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent mechanical and technical skills.
Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to provide accurate, timely work while maintaining detailed design history documentation.
Familiarity with Ultra High Purity industry fluid delivery or other fluid delivery industries.
Commitment to quality, customer focused mindset both internally and externally.
Must be creative, entrepreneurial, assertive, and diligent.
Prior experience with FEA and CFD is preferred.
Familiarity with design tools such as FMEA, tolerance analysis and design for manufacturing.
Team player in projects and active participant in engineering teams.
Experience with the product development cycle.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Excellent problem solving, technical, written and oral communication and customer service skills.
Strong background in mechanical design and proficiency with solid model CAD packages such as SolidWorks.
Proficient in MS Excel and Word, MS Project experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Must be able to access and inspect all areas of machinery.

For candidates based in Minnesota: The pay range for this position is $72,800 - 123, 800 per year.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.

ITAR ONLY The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

Ichor Systems Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

About Us

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.

Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

About the Team

Ichor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, paid time off, life insurance, short term disability and 401K with generous employer match.

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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