Mechanical Engineer

Banner Engineering Corp; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Student Loan 401(k) match program

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with company contribution

PTO

Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Banner Engineering Corp is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Plymouth, MN to own the mechanical design of new and existing industrial electronic products from concept to release. You will leverage knowledge of injection molding, extrusion, and machining to meet environmental, IP, shock, and vibration criteria while designing for assembly.

The role involves developing test plans, validating designs, and creating detailed documentation such as BOMs and ECOs, with a focus on CE/UL compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3 - 8 years of related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of new and existing industrial electronic products from concept to release.
• Apply design knowledge (injection molding, extrusion, machining) meeting IP, shock, and vibration specs.
• Develop and execute product testing plans to validate designs.
• Create and manage BOMs, ECOs, and dimensional prints with suppliers.
• Translate compliance requirements (CE, UL) into design details.

Skills

Parametric modeling

Creo

FEA

CFD

Moldflow

Injection molding

Machining

Die-casting

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

3 - 8 years of related engineering experience

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Thread gauges

Drop gauges

Job description

Job Category: Engineering/Operations Engineering

Requisition Number: MECHA002982

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Plymouth, MN 55441, USA

• Pay or shift range: $82,245 USD to $116,033 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain, improve, and design products within their discipline.

This position reports to Engineering Manager II

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working on cross functional engineering project teams, taking ownership of the mechanical design of new and existing industrial electronic products from the concept phase to release
• Leverage your existing part design knowledge (injection molding, extruding, machining, etc) to design products that meet environmental criteria (IP, shock, vibration) and are designed for assembly
• Validate these product designs by developing and executing product testing plans
• Supporting customer applications by verifying application feasibility or investigating application issues
• Developing detailed designs and documentation, including tolerance analysis, for collaboration with suppliers in the DFM process
• Using tools and hands-on experimentation to explore design considerations
• Performing tolerance stack analyses, advanced hand calculations, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and failure analyses
• Creating and managing product documentation including bill of materials (BOMs), design verification reports, dimensional prints, and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Translating compliance regulations set forth by various agencies, such as CE, UL, etc into product design details
• Resolving part and process issues by working with quality engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Working with global suppliers on qualifying mechanical parts made from a variety of processes including injection molding, machining, metal-forming, and die-casting
• Documenting product specifications, generating concept ideas, and assists with concept selection based on rating criteria
• Performing and documenting qualification tests to ensure conformance to specifications
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3 - 8 years of related engineering experience

Preferred Skills or Experience

• Strong working knowledge of parametric modeling, Creo preferred
• Basic knowledge of FEA, CFD, Moldflow, and motion analysis
• Considerable knowledge of plastic injection molding including design-for-manufacturing principles, tooling considerations, material behavior, process limitations, and defect prevention.
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes, such as, machining, metal forming, die-casting, plating, laser cutting, and 3D printing
• Understanding of material properties of plastics, metals, and plating
• Ability to understand product requirements as they relate to customer needs
• Data driven design analysis using tools such as DOE, SPC, Gauge R&R, etc
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask
• Experience in product design for industrial applications such as chemical resistance, robust sealing, high vibration, etc
• Experience planning and leading small to medium size projects
• Exposure to advanced assembly techniques, such as automation, SMD, COB, ultrasonic welding, laser welding, insert/over molding, and epoxy encapsulation
• Working knowledge of metrology and associated equipment (CMM, Calipers, thread gauges, drop gages, etc)

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing or related industrial locations

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $82,245.00 - $116,033.00

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions - Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you'll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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