Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development

Entrust Corporation; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible work environment

Annual incentive plan

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Entrust is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for New Product Development in Minneapolis, MN. You will drive mechanical concepts, guide designers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver printing and personalization solutions for cards, IDs, and more.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, working on injection-molded plastics, sheet metal, machining, motors, lasers, and sensors, with leadership responsibilities and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of product development experience.
• 3D solid modeling experience and general PC skills.
• Ability to work legally in the US.

Responsibilities

• Understand product requirements and develop solutions.
• Use calculations to support mechanical concepts.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with suppliers.
• Prototype, test, and iterate on designs.
• Provide project, people, and team leadership.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

5+ years product development

3D solid modeling

US work authorization

General PC skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development

Join a skilled team of mechanical engineers who develop systems for printing and personalizing credit cards, passports, IDs, and more. Work on cross-functional teams to create impactful products. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will collaborate with other engineers and guide designers to achieve project goals. The products involve various printing technologies and components like injection‑molded plastic, sheet metal, machining, rubber molding, power transmission, DC motors, lasers, and sensors. This role is based onsite to support hands‑on design and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Understand product requirements and develop solutions
• Use theoretical calculations and analytical methods to develop and support mechanical concepts
• Apply sound engineering judgment to solve technical problems
• Apply strong understanding of design for manufacturing processes to ensure high‑quality parts.
• Review or create part drawings, solid models and bills of material
• Lead design reviews
• Work with suppliers to produce parts
• Prototype, test, and iterated on designs
• Provide project, people, and team leadership
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of product development experience
• 3D solid modeling experience
• General use of PC applications
• Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD program
• Experience working with mechanical and electromechanical products
• Experience with injection‑molded, plastic‑part design
• Experience with sheet metal, machined part design
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink
• Power transmission design experience
• Experience designing products for volume production
• Mechanical aptitude with hands‑on skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented, deadline driven, self‑directed and organized individual
• Ability to excel in highly interactive team environment
• Commitment to learning and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off (PTO), holidays and volunteer time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Company paid life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible work environment supporting work–life balance.
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups

Compensation Range

• The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $94,046-$137,933 per year (in the primary posting location).
• Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience.
• This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan.
• In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well‑being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement.
• Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Where you will be:

Minneapolis, MN, working in‑office Monday through Friday.

About Entrust

Join us at Entrust At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely. Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity‑centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting‑edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted experiences for identities, payments, and digital infrastructure. We offer an unmatched breadth of solutions that are critical to enabling trust for multi‑cloud deployments, mobile identities, hybrid work, machine identity, electronic signatures, encryption, and more. With more than 2,800 colleagues, a network of global partners, and customers in over 150 countries, it’s no wonder the world’s most entrusted organizations trust us.

For more information, visit www.entrust.com.

Company Culture

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team: Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning‑forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority. Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on‑site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle. Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow. We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Equal Opportunity

Entrust is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer.

Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer For Canadian roles, or where applicable: Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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