Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Systems (On-Site)

Zen Sherpa LLC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and paid holidays

Short/long-term disability coverage

Job summary

Zen Sherpa LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and validation of mobile mechanical systems used in demanding industrial and oil & gas applications. You will work hands-on to ensure equipment performs reliably under high-load and high-cycle conditions. This role is based on-site at our Minneapolis–St.

Paul facility with occasional travel. The engineer will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and drive robust, field-ready solutions from concept

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in oil & gas or heavy industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in Inventor, Pro-E, or SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, power units, and mechanical assemblies.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept through deployment.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mobile mechanical systems including hydraulic equipment and lifting systems.
• Improve reliability, efficiency, and durability under harsh conditions.
• Create detailed CAD models and drawings using Inventor, Pro-E, or SolidWorks.
• Test, refine, and validate equipment to meet API, ASME, and internal standards.
• Diagnose field issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and field teams to deliver field-ready solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

Inventor

Pro-E

SolidWorks

Job description

Zen Sherpa LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and validation of mobile mechanical systems used in demanding industrial and oil & gas applications. You will work hands-on to ensure equipment performs reliably under high-load and high-cycle conditions. This role is based on-site at our Minneapolis–St.

Paul facility with occasional travel. The engineer will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and drive robust, field-ready solutions from concept