Mechanical Design Engineer (m/f/d)

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

Introduction

Framo Morat Inc. is a member of the Franz Morat Group, a global manufacturer of high-precision gear components, gearboxes, and customized electromechanical drive systems. For more than 110 years, we have partnered with customers across automation, intralogistics, medical technology, rehabilitation equipment, agriculture, energy, and industrial machinery to develop innovative drive solutions that combine expertise in metal machining and high-performance engineering plastics. Our U.S. office, located in the Duluth metropolitan area, serves as a key technical and commercial hub supporting customers throughout North America.At Framo Morat, Inc.we are looking for a talented Mechanical DesignEngineer to support the development, customization, and application of gear components and electromechanical drive systems for our customers.This role will work closely with customers manufacturing and engineering teams in both the U.S. and Germany to deliver innovative motion and power transmission solutions.

Your Tasks

• 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.

Your Profile

• Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of mechanical design, application Engineering or product development experience in industrial equipment, power transmission, motion control, automation, or related industries.
• Proficiency/Good Knowledge with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, GD&T, and engineering documentation.
• Experience working 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 effectively in a cross-functional and international environment.

We Offer

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

Your contact person:

MarielAlcantara
Tel: [phone]