Mechanical Design Engineer: Gear & Drive Systems

Framo Morat, Inc.; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Framo Morat Inc. in the Duluth area seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design custom gear components and electromechanical drive systems for customers. You will create CAD models, drawings, and BOMs while performing gear-related calculations and supporting technical proposals.

Collaborate with U.S. and German teams, apply GD&T, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong CAD skills and 3+ years in related fields are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design, application engineering, or product development experience in industrial equipment or related industries.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, GD&T, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with gears, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, motors, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with FEA, tolerance analysis, or design validation testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom gear components, gearbox assemblies, and electromechanical drive systems for customer applications.
• Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations related to gears, bearings, shafts, torque transmission, efficiency, durability, and overall system performance.
• Support application engineering activities, including product selection, technical proposal development, and customer presentations.
• Collaborate with customers to understand technical requirements and translate them into manufacturable solutions.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams worldwide throughout product development and project execution.
• Analyze design issues and implement corrective actions to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to sales, operations, and customer service teams.
• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and technical meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, quality requirements, and company procedures.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

FEA

Cross-functional

BOM creation

Mechanical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Framo Morat Inc. in the Duluth area seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design custom gear components and electromechanical drive systems for customers. You will create CAD models, drawings, and BOMs while performing gear-related calculations and supporting technical proposals.

Collaborate with U.S. and German teams, apply GD&T, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong CAD skills and 3+ years in related fields are required.