Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Binks US LLC; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Binks US LLC in Shoreview, MN, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced fluid handling and dispensing systems. You will design, test, and commercialize pumps, valves, and electro-mechanical equipment for industrial automation.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and deep knowledge of fluid mechanics and motion control. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with quality and safety directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years designing electro-mechanical products or fluid handling equipment.
• Experience with reciprocating pumps, dispensing systems, or similar industrial products.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency including complex assemblies and DFMs.
• Strong expertise in servo motors, ball screws, and linear motion components.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics and pressure-driven flow systems.
• Experience with machined, cast, sheet metal, and molded components.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production support.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and release of pumps, dispensing systems, and automation equipment.
• Develop electro-mechanical solutions for precise fluid delivery and material handling.
• Perform system-level design including architecture, selection, analysis, and validation.
• Design components with a focus on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Specify and integrate servo motors, ball screws, bearings, and drive components.
• Lead prototype development, testing, and design verification activities.
• Prepare specs, test plans, docs, and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, suppliers, and customers for product development.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Servo motors

Ball screws & linear motion

Fluid handling

Design for Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Full Time Shoreview, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1396

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

Binks is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the new product development of advanced fluid handling and/or dispensing systems. This role is responsible for the design, development, testing, and commercialization of reciprocating piston pumps, servo-driven dispensing systems, valves, applicators, and related electro-mechanical equipment used in industrial automation and manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate combines strong electro-mechanical design expertise with a deep understanding of fluid handling, motion control, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and release of reciprocating pumps, servo-driven dispensing systems, valves, applicators, and related automation equipment.
• Develop electro-mechanical solutions for precision fluid delivery and material handling applications.
• Perform system-level design including architecture development, component selection, analysis, risk assessment, and validation.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies using a 3D CAD System with a focus on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Specify and integrate servo motors, ball screws, bearings, linear motion systems, and drive components.
• Lead prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and design verification activities.
• Prepare engineering specifications, test plans, technical documentation, and bills of material.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, suppliers, and customers to support product development, commercialization, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable quality, safety, CE, Machinery Directive, and RoHS requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience designing electro-mechanical products, machinery, or fluid handling equipment.
• Experience with reciprocating pumps, dispensing systems, automation equipment, or similar industrial products.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency including complex assemblies, detailed drawings, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Strong expertise in servo motor selection, ball screw, and linear motion systems, bearing design, and power transmission components.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, fluid control, and pressure-driven flow systems
• Strong mechanical design skills including stress analysis, tolerance analysis, and component optimization.
• Experience designing machined, cast, sheet metal, and molded production components.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product testing, and production support
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Desired Skills

• Experience designing electrically driven pumps, metering systems, or precision dispensing equipment.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motion control systems, industrial controls, and HMIs.
• Knowledge of pressure vessel design, FEA, CFD, hydraulic, pneumatic, and high-pressure fluid systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary product development programs, supporting global product launches, and collaborating directly with customers.
• Experience using AI-enabled engineering and design tools to improve product development efficiency.