Mechanical Design Engineer – Mobile Equipment & Systems

gpac; Norwood Young America (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to help design and develop mobile equipment, integrating hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems from concept to production.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to understand applications, troubleshoot field issues, and drive product improvements. This on-site Minnesota role offers mentorship and broad exposure to product development and business functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong mechanical design capabilities.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with mobile, agricultural, heavy or industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of electrical systems used in mobile or industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform statics and machine-design calculations.
• Understanding of fluid and thermal dynamics.
• Experience developing complete manufacturing/build drawings.
• Understanding of product development from concept through testing and manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate ideas and work effectively with manufacturing, suppliers and customers.
• Curiosity and a desire to continually improve products and designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mobile equipment and new products.
• Work with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Take ideas from concept and calculations through design, testing and manufacturing.
• Create complete engineering drawings and build documentation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and field issues.
• Work directly with customers to understand applications and solve problems.
• Work with suppliers on components including motors, hydraulics and other engineered systems.
• Collaborate directly with the people building the equipment.
• Participate in product management, sourcing and purchasing.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products and develop new ones.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering judgment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

gpac is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to help design and develop mobile equipment, integrating hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems from concept to production.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to understand applications, troubleshoot field issues, and drive product improvements. This on-site Minnesota role offers mentorship and broad exposure to product development and business functions.