Mechanical Design Engineer

Graco•Kamas, UT

10d

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. Graco is part of your daily life. White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco, Inc., was established in 1995 and has consistently developed and manufactured high-quality products. We are a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the semiconductor, Solar Cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic and industrial markets. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will support the design, development, and standard product support for products used in fluid handling systems. This individual will contribute as a key engineering team member by generating ideas, providing input, and conducting technical analyses. Responsibilities include developing product specifications, creating detailed designs, and conducting compliance analysis using engineering tools. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide product development, conduct design reviews, and manage process improvements. Additionally, the role involves identifying and troubleshooting product issues, initiating corrective actions, and staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance product performance and meet customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in new product development with demonstrated repeated success producing innovative and successful products.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to effectively contribute to product development and standard product support initiatives.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, medical device or biotechnology industries
Knowledge or experience in heat transfer and fluid dynamic

Responsibilities

Perform engineering tasks in developing new products and cost reduction.
Participate in the development of Product Specifications.
Produce conceptual designs and guide the development process to create practical designs using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
Create detailed design drawings.
Identify applicable standards and conduct analysis to meet those standards.
Utilize engineering analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics).
Review instruction manuals and product literature.
Define and lead prototype development and lab/field tests.
Work with manufacturing on process development.
Conduct design and safety reviews.
Participate in new product development as a member of a design team.
Communicate threats to schedules and participate in release-for-sale activities.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Assist in standard product support activities, such as analyzing and writing Engineering Change Orders.
Troubleshoot product problems in manufacturing, lab, or field settings.
Apply and develop knowledge of Graco’s operational systems, industry standards, Quality Management System, and customer applications.
Stay current with developments in technical fields to maintain technical expertise.
Gain knowledge of Graco’s product line and customer applications.
Monitor emerging trends in customer markets.
Perform other duties as assigned.