Mechanical Engineer

Banner Engineering Career•Plymouth, MN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation, offering products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain, improve, and design products within their discipline. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
3 - 8 years of related engineering experience
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills and ability to multitask
Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of parametric modeling, Creo preferred
Basic knowledge of FEA, CFD, Moldflow, and motion analysis
Considerable knowledge of plastic injection molding including design-for-manufacturing principles, tooling considerations, material behavior, process limitations, and defect prevention.
Working knowledge of fabrication processes, such as, machining, metal forming, die-casting, plating, laser cutting, and 3D printing
Understanding of material properties of plastics, metals, and plating
Ability to understand product requirements as they relate to customer needs
Data driven design analysis using tools such as DOE, SPC, Gauge R&R, etc
Experience in product design for industrial applications such as chemical resistance, robust sealing, high vibration, etc
Experience planning and leading small to medium size projects
Exposure to advanced assembly techniques, such as automation, SMD, COB, ultrasonic welding, laser welding, insert/over molding, and epoxy encapsulation
Working knowledge of metrology and associated equipment (CMM, Calipers, thread gauges, drop gages, etc)

Responsibilities

Working on cross functional engineering project teams, taking ownership of the mechanical design of new and existing industrial electronic products from the concept phase to release
Leverage your existing part design knowledge (injection molding, extruding, machining, etc) to design products that meet environmental criteria (IP, shock, vibration) and are designed for assembly
Validate these product designs by developing and executing product testing plans
Supporting customer applications by verifying application feasibility or investigating application issues
Developing detailed designs and documentation, including tolerance analysis, for collaboration with suppliers in the DFM process
Using tools and hands-on experimentation to explore design considerations
Performing tolerance stack analyses, advanced hand calculations, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and failure analyses
Creating and managing product documentation including bill of materials (BOMs), design verification reports, dimensional prints, and engineering change orders (ECOs)
Translating compliance regulations set forth by various agencies, such as CE, UL, etc into product design details
Resolving part and process issues by working with quality engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
Working with global suppliers on qualifying mechanical parts made from a variety of processes including injection molding, machining, metal-forming, and die-casting
Documenting product specifications, generating concept ideas, and assists with concept selection based on rating criteria
Performing and documenting qualification tests to ensure conformance to specifications
Other duties as assigned