Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Zimmerman (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. in Zimmerman, MN seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to expand world leading air bearing positioning systems and lead development of electro-mechanical and pneumatic motion control devices with sub-micron precision.

You will perform research, prototyping, and designing precision motion stages in 3D CAD, generating models and drawings, and conducting analysis and simulations. Responsibilities include prototyping, production builds, and documenting design packages, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years with air bearings, air bushings, or air spindles.
• 5+ years with pneumatic modeling and fluid flow analysis toolsets.
• 5+ years with tolerance analysis.
• 5+ years in mechanical design for electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge and 5+ years’ experience in FEA, heat transfer, shock and vibration.
• Experience with customers to gather system requirements.
• Experience with robotics is desirable.
• 3D CAD experience, SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments to deliver complete product solutions.
• Engage customers to understand requirements and translate into designs.
• Design precision motion stages in 3D CAD and generate models and drawings.
• Perform analysis, simulation, and studies to validate designs.
• Prototype and support production builds.
• Document design packages and maintain progress updates.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and communicate with supervisor.

Skills

Translate requirements into solutions

Communication skills

Precision measurement tools

Problem solving with minimal oversight

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

FEA/Heat Transfer

Job description

Description: The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will expand our world leading air bearing positioning systems and lead development of new electro-mechanical and pneumatic motion control devices with sub-micron precision, will be responsible for research, prototyping, and designing precision motion stages in 3D CAD software, generating models and drawings, and will perform analysis, simulation, and studies. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will assist with prototyping and production builds. Successful candidates will be able to design linear and rotary systems across a range of sizes and performance specifications.

This is accomplished through the following essential functions:

• Work across departments to implement whole product solutions.
• Engage with customers to understand their solution space and derive requirements.
• Design precision motion stages in 3D CAD software, generating models and drawings.
• Perform analysis, simulation, and studies.
• Prototyping and production builds.
• Document design packages.
• Maintain constant communication with supervisor about job progress.
• Clean and maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to translate system requirements into solutions.
• Discipline and creativity in applying skills to work assignments and projects.
• Ability to work with and read precision tools (e.g., flowmeters, vacuum sensors, profilometers, digital or dial calipers, digital or dial micrometers, electronic or dial indicators, and torque wrenches).
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills.
• Possesses good leadership skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience working with air bearings, air bushings, or air spindles is required.
• 5+ years’ experience with pneumatic modeling and fluid flow analysis toolsets.
• 5+ years’ experience with tolerance analysis.
• 5+ years’ experience (8+ years preferred) with mechanical design, as it relates to electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge and 5+ years’ experience applied to FEA, Heat Transfer, Shock and Vibration.
• Experience working with customers and partners to gather system level requirements.
• Experience with robotics is desirable.
• 3D CAD experience, Solidworks is preferred.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Established engineering knowledge in the application and development of analytical solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Experience in teamwork and team building.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Zimmerman, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Zimmerman,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.