Mechanical Design Engineer II

Turck Inc • Plymouth, MN

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About The Position

Are you ready to turn bold ideas into real-world products? Join Turck, a global leader in industrial automation, as a Mechanical Design Engineer II and make an impact by designing products that shape global connectivity and drive modern manufacturing forward.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the R&D project team, this individual will drive new product development from concept through industrialization while ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements. The Mechanical Engineer II will standardize materials and components, develop technical documentation that supports manufacturability and quality, and collaborate closely with Product Management, cross‑functional teams, and global engineering partners. In addition to supporting both new development and product sustainment efforts, this position contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency and product reliability. The role may also include supporting onboarding activities for new team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 2–4 years of experience in product development or a related engineering field
• Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical design and analysis
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality work
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects across various development phases
• Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Experience designing and evaluating CNC‑machined components
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical systems/assemblies, including design, testing, and validation

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling, design, and mechanical analysis
• Experience selecting thermoplastics and designing components for plastic injection molding
• Hands‑on experience in designing, testing, and validating electromechanical systems and assemblies

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of new products from concept to industrialization with engineering rigor.
• Responsible for qualifying developed products to specifications, regulatory requirements, and performance criteria defined within internal Marketing Requirements and Customer defined requirements.
• Drive material and component standardization to reduce complexity, improve manufacturability, and enhance downstream operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with local and global engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure successful execution of platform roadmaps and custom solution development.
• Create and release new product’s defining technical documentation, including product standards/guidelines, control prints, and engineering specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, product consolidation, manufacturability improvements, and long‑term product reliability.
• Partner with the Product Support team to proactively resolve design and process issues on new products, leveraging lessons learned from prior projects or sustainment requests.
• May maintain key Subject Matter Expert (SME) development role(s) that are vital to company success.
• Support the department through Continuous Improvement by identifying system gaps within the front-to-back and back-to-front process responsibilities.
• Onboarding new employees into the company’s systems, structures, and culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Premium Health & Dental Insurance - Above‑market employer contributions with competitive plan designs and an on-site healthcare clinician
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance - Coverage equal to 1.5× your annual salary
• Disability Protection - 100% short‑term disability coverage plus long‑term disability support
• Retirement Security - 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Generous Time Off - PTO, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level