Mechanical Engineer – Product Development & Prototyping

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

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.