Mechanical Engineer III

SICK Sensor Intelligence; Minneapolis (MN); Hybride; USD 90 910 - 137 500; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SICK Sensor Intelligence is hiring for a mechanical engineering position at their Minneapolis Campus. The role requires hands-on design support for SICK products throughout their lifecycle, working within a cross-functional team.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in mechanical development. The position offers a base salary range between $90,910 and $137,500, depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical development.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience with mechanical design and Solidworks.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute projects adhering to SICK product processes.
• Support the product lifecycle including change management.
• Analyze and report effectiveness of materials and prototypes.

Connaissances

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Mechanical design

Solidworks

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

CAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Description du poste

This role will work in-office at our Minneapolis Campus (accross from Mall of America and MSP Airport).

This position has primary responsibility for hands‑on design and support of SICK products through the entire product lifecycle. Work with a multi‑national, cross‑functional team to design, develop, and test new product offerings and enhance performance of existing production lines.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and execute projects while adhering to all relevant SICK product development processes covering design control, quality, and company standards and regulations and national and international regulatory body requirements.
• Support the entire product lifecycle including change management, product support, major and minor releases, and phase out.
• Work with internal and external resources to ensure all project technical, cost, and schedule requirements are met.
• Author documents, reports, correspondence, and other technical content.
• Plan, develop, and execute tests to verify the operation, reliability, and performance of software to guarantee product quality is incorporated into the design.
• Participate in reviews with peers and internal project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure new and innovative products and solutions are available to SICK customers.
• Contribute to project teams involving cross‑functional participants.
• Use proof of concepts, prototypes, and MVPs to test, refine, verify, and validate new ideas.
• Develop a working knowledge of current SICK products, new development products, and engineering design processes.
• Work independently on large assigned projects.
• Train and guide teammates and ensure they have the proper knowledge of SICK processes and procedures.
• Perform all mechanical engineering functions of product development including engineering drawings/specifications, bill of materials generation, implementation, deployment, issue resolution, management of technical requirements, assessment and mitigation of risks, and creation of time and cost estimations.
• Analyze and report the effectiveness and feasibility of new materials, prototypes and final parts. Verify and evaluate test results to ensure compliance with tolerance limits of required specifications.
• Includes testing and analysis results regarding strength of materials, weights, forces and stresses, proper fit and interference analysis.
• Ensure product compliance with relevant standards, marks, and agencies.
• Use CAD, project management, and collaboration tools where necessary to drive and streamline product development.
• Carry out other job relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical development.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Certifications: None is required.
• Position‑specific Qualifications:
• Strong problem solving, algorithm development, analytical, design, and debugging skills.
• Thorough understanding of technical issues and the ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve issues.
• Able to communicate and work with all levels of developers, managers, and business representatives.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong motivation and ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment supporting a business‑critical production environment.
• Experience with mechanical design, development, debug, and deployment using Solidworks or equivalent.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of product approvals and approval agencies: UL, CE, TUV, etc.
• Knowledge of testing and data interpretation, including vibration analysis, non‑destructive testing, failure analysis, stress and strain analysis.
• Computer/Technological: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications; CAD, project management, and collaboration tools; Solidworks or equivalent.
• Language: Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.
• Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday, full time; be on‑call on some weekends (if required).
• General Working Conditions: Be able to usually work in an office environment; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available.
• Travel: 5% (international and domestic), must have a valid passport
• Work Status: Legally permitted to work in the country you are applying and willing to undergo an employment background check.

Compensation

The base salary is one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. The starting base salary range for this position is listed below; the actual starting salary will be based on a variety of factors including experience, skill set, education, performance, licenses/certifications, business needs and other job‑related factors, as permitted by law.

• Starting Base Annual Salary Range: $90,910 - $137,500
• Bonus Eligibility: NA

SICK 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.