Senior Design Engineer — Precision Fluid Automation

Binks US LLC; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Binks US LLC in Shoreview, MN is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the new product development of advanced fluid handling and dispensing systems. You will design, develop, test, and commercialize pumps, dispensing systems, valves, and related electro-mechanical equipment for industrial automation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electro-mechanical design, strong SolidWorks skills, and deep knowledge of fluid mechanics, motion control, and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience designing electro-mechanical products, machinery, or fluid handling equipment
• Experience with reciprocating pumps, dispensing systems, automation equipment, or similar industrial products
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency including complex assemblies, detailed drawings, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Strong expertise in servo motor selection, ball screw, and linear motion systems, bearing design, and power transmission components
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, fluid control, and pressure-driven flow systems
• Strong mechanical design skills including stress analysis, tolerance analysis, and component optimization
• Experience designing machined, cast, sheet metal, and molded production components
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product testing, and production support
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and release of reciprocating pumps, servo-driven dispensing systems, valves, applicators, and related automation equipment.
• Develop electro-mechanical solutions for precision fluid delivery and material handling applications.
• Perform system-level design including architecture development, component selection, analysis, risk assessment, and validation.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies using a 3D CAD System with a focus on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Specify and integrate servo motors, ball screws, bearings, linear motion systems, and drive components.
• Lead prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and design verification activities.
• Prepare engineering specifications, test plans, technical documentation, and bills of material.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, suppliers, and customers to support product development, commercialization, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable quality, safety, CE, Machinery Directive, and RoHS requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

Fluid handling systems

SolidWorks

Servo motor selection

Ball screws & linear motion

Stress & tolerance analysis

Machined, cast & sheet metal parts

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Binks US LLC in Shoreview, MN is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the new product development of advanced fluid handling and dispensing systems. You will design, develop, test, and commercialize pumps, dispensing systems, valves, and related electro-mechanical equipment for industrial automation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electro-mechanical design, strong SolidWorks skills, and deep knowledge of fluid mechanics, motion control, and manufacturing processes.