Robotics & Automation Mechanical Lead Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Banner Engineering seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to lead the mechanical design for robotic machine-tending applications and dedicated manufacturing cells. You will own the entire mechanical package from concept through production launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust automation solutions.

The role requires strong 3D CAD, GD&T, and DFx skills, with hands-on experience in fixtures, tooling, and safety considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience designing manufacturing equipment, automation, fixtures, or machine components.
• Strong 3D CAD, mechanical drawing, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of robotic machine-tending applications and dedicated cells.
• Translate manufacturing-process requirements into mechanical concepts and layouts.
• Design end-of-arm tooling, guarding, and fixtures for automation systems.
• Create and release complete mechanical design packages with 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Coordinate fabrication, assembly, and testing with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support installation, debugging, validation, and production handoff; manage project activity.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

DFM (design for manufacturing)

Robotics/machine-tending

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Banner Engineering seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to lead the mechanical design for robotic machine-tending applications and dedicated manufacturing cells. You will own the entire mechanical package from concept through production launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust automation solutions.

The role requires strong 3D CAD, GD&T, and DFx skills, with hands-on experience in fixtures, tooling, and safety considerations.