Mechanical Design Engineer

TruNorth Automation; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TruNorth Automation in Minnesota is seeking an engineer to take designs from concept to manufacture-ready automation equipment using CAD. You will contribute from day one and help build the company’s experience and culture.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills, teamwork, and willingness to travel up to 5%. Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering with GPA 3.0 and solid design internship experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field with GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Internship/co-op or team experience in mechanical design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.
• US citizen or authorization to work permanently in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD-driven designs from concept through manufacture-ready state.
• Guide designs through build phase to customer acceptance.

Skills

Self-driven

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, GPA 3.0

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

TruNorth Automation is looking to increase growth in its engineering department. Ideal candidate is self‑driven and energetic with a learner mindset. You will be using CAD to develop a design from a conceptual state into a manufacture‑ready, sophisticated piece of automation equipment. Then following that design through the build phase, all the way to customer acceptance.

You Will Succeed if You:

• Are self-driven and energetic with a learner mindset motivated to meaningfully contribute from day one, and be part of building the company’s experience and culture
• Have strong creative and analytical skills, able to balance theoretical and practical knowledge
• Desire to be a part of a growing company and learn all aspects necessary to successfully complete sophisticated automation projects
• Seek out leadership roles within teams, assignments, and other opportunities within the Company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field with minimum GPA of 3.0
• Practical experience within an internship, co-op, or team related to mechanical design
• Hold effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent in MS Office: excel, word, power point
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD system is preferred
• Experience with mechanics, mechanical design, automation and/or robotics a plus
• Able to travel by air or car (estimated 5% max.)
• US citizen or authorization to work permanently for any Employer in the United States