Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer Location: Onsite role in Shakopee, MN Duration: Full-Time Role Job Summary: You will work closely with manufacturing sites to design custom manufacturing equipment to improve quality, increase capacity, and reduce manufacturing costs. This position is based in Shakopee, Minnesota, while supporting our global manufacturing facilities. Join a tight-knit automation team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Development: · Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses, and risk assessments for new automation projects. · Design and propose innovative machine and tooling concepts to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs. · Generate and present creative ideas to the team, fostering a culture of innovation. · Deliver new concepts through brainstorming, component research, iterative prototyping, and feasibility testing. · Develop, build, and test semi-automated equipment for fiber optics manufacturing. · Perform hands-on bench testing and iterative prototyping as a core part of development. · Stay current with emerging technologies and industry standards to drive continuous improvement. · Collaborate wit...