Senior Mechanical Engineer — Heavy Mobile Machinery (On‑Site)

Zen Sherpa LLC; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and performance bonuses

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision and life-insur

Job summary

Zen Sherpa LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, optimization, and validation of advanced mobile mechanical systems for heavy industry and oil & gas applications.

The role rewards hands-on problem solving, mechanical creativity, and delivering field‑ready equipment that performs reliably under high loads and harsh environments. This position is 100% on‑site at our Little Canada facility in Minneapolis–St Paul.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's a plus).
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in heavy mobile equipment, off-highway machinery, or related industries (construction, forestry, agriculture, mining, or energy).
• Proficiency in Inventor, Pro-E/Creo, or SolidWorks for complex assemblies and large-scale mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, power units, drivetrains, structural weldments, and mobile mechanical assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to take designs from concept through prototype, testing, and production release.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical reporting skills for design reviews, engineering change processes, and cross‑team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and develop heavy mobile mechanical systems including hydraulics, frames, lifting mechanisms, and powertrain components.
• Improve reliability and efficiency of platforms in harsh construction, forestry, agricultural, and energy environments.
• Create 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Inventor, Pro/E/Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Support onsite prototype fabrication, testing, and iterative refinement.
• Troubleshoot field issues and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, electrical/hydraulic engineers, and field teams.

Skills

Heavy machinery design

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Pro-E/Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Zen Sherpa LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, optimization, and validation of advanced mobile mechanical systems for heavy industry and oil & gas applications.

The role rewards hands-on problem solving, mechanical creativity, and delivering field‑ready equipment that performs reliably under high loads and harsh environments. This position is 100% on‑site at our Little Canada facility in Minneapolis–St Paul.