Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Copeland Cold Chain LP; Chanhassen (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Flexible time-off plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Copeland Cold Chain LP is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Chanhassen, MN. This hybrid role involves leading mechanical design efforts from concept through mass production, collaborating with electrical engineers, and utilizing advanced CAD tools.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 5-8+ years of relevant experience, ensuring products meet high manufacturing standards. Benefits include flexible time-off plans and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of product development experience with a proven record of bringing products from concept through high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication.
• Hands-on prototyping experience using 3-D printing and basic fabrication tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept development through mass production.
• Translate customer and product requirements into robust mechanical engineering solutions.
• Create and execute verification and validation testing for mechanical performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Advanced CAD proficiency

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Collaboration with electrical engineering

Tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Hybrid role based out of Chanhassen, MN. The expected in-office schedule will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept development through mass production.
• Design complex plastic and metal assemblies for electronic products and PCB enclosures.
• Translate customer and product requirements into robust mechanical engineering solutions.
• Develop 3-D models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing documentation using advanced CAD tools.
• Partner closely with electrical engineers to optimize PCB layouts, enclosure packaging, connectors, thermal performance, and overall system integration.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly across injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, die-cut components, and fabricated steel assemblies.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure reliable fit and function across production variation.
• Prototype and iterate designs using 3-D printing and hands-on fabrication techniques.
• Create and execute verification and validation testing for mechanical performance, environmental conditions, and regulatory compliance.
• Support suppliers and manufacturing partners through design reviews, troubleshooting, and production launches.
• Drive multiple projects simultaneously while balancing technical priorities, schedules, and business needs.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-8+ years of product development experience with a proven record of bringing products from concept through high-volume manufacturing.
• Advanced CAD proficiency with complex assemblies and parametric modeling. Experience with Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent enterprise CAD platform.
• Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), including injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal, die-cut components, and steel fabrication.
• Experience designing electronic enclosures such as PCB packaging, thermal management, heat-sinks and airflow, connector integration, and IP-rated enclosure design.
• Experience collaborating across mechanical and electrical design disciplines (MCAD/ECAD integration).
• Strong understanding of tolerance analysis, including worst-case and RSS stack-ups.
• Hands-on prototyping experience using 3-D printing and basic fabrication tools.
• Experience developing mechanical system architectures and translating high-level product requirements into engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of verification and validation testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of engineering material selection, including polymers and metals.

What Makes You Successful

• Comfortable serving as the mechanical engineering expert and making independent technical decisions.
• Strong collaborator who works effectively with electrical engineering, firmware, product management, manufacturing, suppliers, sales, compliance, and leadership teams.
• Able to build trusted relationships with external suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Self-directed with the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Takes ownership, solves problems creatively, and maintains momentum across multiple priorities.
• Possesses a "figure-it-out" mindset with a passion for developing innovative products from idea to launch.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.