Senior Actuator Systems Architect

City of Shakopee, MN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off plans

Job summary

City of Shakopee, MN, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical architecture and design for actuator product lines. This role demands deep expertise in drive train and gear design, along with mechanical power transmission.

As a senior technical leader, you will guide end-to-end mechanical development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with global industry standards. The role includes a variety of flexible and competitive benefits plans to support employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience or Bachelor's with 10+ years.
• Deep experience in drive trains, gears, and mechanical power transmission is essential.
• Strong background in motor-driven systems and integration of mechanical and electrical subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical architecture for Actuator product lines.
• Design complex mechanical assemblies including gear trains and motors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product integration.

Skills

Mechanical power transmission

Drive train design

Gear design

FEA analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership in engineering

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 10+ years experience

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

City of Shakopee, MN, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical architecture and design for actuator product lines. This role demands deep expertise in drive train and gear design, along with mechanical power transmission.

As a senior technical leader, you will guide end-to-end mechanical development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with global industry standards. The role includes a variety of flexible and competitive benefits plans to support employee wellbeing.