Sr. Mechanical Engineer (automation)

1st St NW Technical Staffing; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1st St NW Technical Staffing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a direct-hire position in Minnesota. The role emphasizes design of electro-mechanical components, robust CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, and close collaboration with electrical, manufacturing and quality teams.

The candidate should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of mechanical design experience, with SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T knowledge. Prior experience with motion control components is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent.
• Strong 3D CAD skills and experience with SolidWorks preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T symbols and tolerance analysis.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in design, manufacturing and quality.
• Proficiency with FEA tools or simulation software is a plus.
• Experience designing components, not full machine systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical components for automated machines.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering docs.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, material selections, and engineering analyses.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design validation.
• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate designs.
• Participate in supplier discussions and review feasibility and production readiness of components.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Tolerance analysis

Prototype support

Material selection

Load analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Growing automation components engineering & manufacturing company has an immediate opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer on a direct-hire basis.

Duties

• Design and develop custom electro-mechanical components used in automated machines
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, material selections, and engineering analysis
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design validation activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, etc.) to integrate mechanical designs into complete systems
• Participate in supplier discussions, reviewing feasibility and production readiness of new or revised components

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or similar
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design or product development
• MUST have experience designing components (not total machine design)
• Strong 3D CAD skills (Solidworks preferred)
• Understanding of GD&T symbols
• Experience designing motion control components a plus (gears, bearings, actuators, etc.)
• Experience performing load analysis preferred
• Familiarity with FEA tools or simulation software
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality engineering processes - includes experience working with cross-functional teams

Salary

$105-130K