Mechanical Engineer

Johnstech-Int; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (ICHRA)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Free parking

Job summary

Johnstech’s Custom Product Engineering team in Minneapolis develops high-performance test sockets, from concept to production, integrating cutting-edge technologies.

This role focuses on prototypes, defining design rules, and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, design and quality to ensure robust products. Travel up to 25% nationally and internationally is required. Competitive compensation and full-time benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• BSME or related engineering degree required; 4-year degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in design/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with problem identification, resolution and risk management.
• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% nationally and internationally.
• Self-starter and able to take projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Assist or create working prototypes from concept to final manufactured product.
• Define design rules and work with Design & Drafting to create documentation.
• Work with engineers, manufacturing, design & drafting, test lab and quality to maintain manufacturing processes, quality plans and inspection criteria.
• Assist or create new/existing experimental tests.
• Investigate and resolve product performance, cost, manufacturability, quality, reliability and serviceability.
• Participate on projects and cross-functional teams.
• Assist with root cause analysis to resolve internal and external product issues; develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Work with patent counsel on patent research regarding Johnstech’s products.
• Investigate new materials, technology and capabilities.
• Assist with sourcing and qualifying new suppliers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Risk management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

BSME or related degree

4-year degree preferred

Tools

Ansys

DOE / CAE / FEA / 8D / CAPA

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

Johnstech’s Custom Product Engineering team has the responsibility of developing products that meets or exceeds our Customers’ specific application and performance expectations. Activities within the CPE team include the following:

• Cutting edge new technology development
• Product design – concept to production
• Core technology improvement

Responsibilities

• Assist or create working prototypes from original concept to a final manufactured working product
• Assist with defining design rules and work with Design & Drafting to create documentation
• Work with engineers, manufacturing, design & drafting, test lab and quality to maintain manufacturing processes, quality plans and inspection criteria.
• Assist or create new/existing experimental tests
• Assist with investigating and resolving product performance, cost, manufacturability, quality, reliability and serviceability
• Participate on projects and cross-functional teams
• Assist with performing root cause analysis to resolve internal and external product issues. Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions to ensure stronger product reliability.
• Work with our patent counsel on patent research regarding Johnstech’s products
• Investigate new materials, technology and capabilities
• Assist with sourcing and qualifying new suppliers
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Required

• BSME or related experience (4-year degree preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience with same type role in design/manufacturing environment
• Experience with problem identification / resolution, risk management
• Abilities in analysis, sound judgment with a bias of driving opportunities for continuous improvement
• Self-starter and able to take projects from start to finish
• Comfortable in working with cross functional teams
• Ability to communicate technical information to varying audiences both verbal and written
• Able to travel nationally and internationally up to 25%
• Able to work independent and in a team environment

Not required but helpful

• DOE / CAE / FEA / 8D / CAPA
• Ansys
• Familiar with semiconductor customers and knowledgeable in package types, competitor products

Pay range for this position is 70K-120K DOQ. This salary information serves as a general guideline. Several factors are considered when making an offer for this position including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, key skills, market and business conditions. Johnstech can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process.

Benefit offerings and perks for full-time employees include:

• Medical Insurance (ICHRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualified insurance plans- employer and employee funded
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for qualified insurance plans-employee funded
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan + company matching
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off – Holiday, Personal Holiday, Volunteer Day and accrued PTO
• Paid Bereavement
• Paid Jury Duty
• Free parking
• Complimentary coffee (Caribou), apple cider, hot chocolate, tea & fresh popped popcorn!

About Johnstech

Founded in 1991, Johnstech's designs, patents and manufactures high performance test sockets are sold primarily to integrated circuit manufacturers and IC test contractors. The company’s patented technologies allow its contactors to achieve far greater accuracy and improved reliability in test results. These high-performance contactors are leading an industry-wide move away from traditional test sockets.

Johnstech is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with offices in Singapore and Philippines. For more information, visitwww.johnstech.com .

Johnstech is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.