Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Pohlad Companies•Shoreview, MN

10d•$72,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. At PAR Systems, we're at the forefront of innovation, creating advanced automation solutions that drive progress in industries worldwide. We're seeking diverse and dynamic Mechanical Engineers in all three of our core business units (Critical Handling Solutions, Advanced Manufacturing, and Automated Assembly) to join our design team. Start your career with an industry leader, using CAD and simulation tools to bring engineering solutions to our industrial manufacturing customers. Supporting our first-of-a-kind projects, this role will tackle unique engineering challenges and help PAR deliver premier products/solutions that are unparalleled in our industry. From medical device automation to custom crane systems to robotic manufacturing solutions, the work you do will ensure our customers around the world have the most cutting-edge capabilities. We're seeking an early career Mechanical Engineer to gain firsthand experience in researching, conceptualizing, and designing mechanical and electromechanical systems. As a continuous learner, you'll be tasked with getting up-to-speed on our existing projects and work closely with various team members to build creative technical solutions to take on complex engineering problems. This role requires solid technical acumen and interest in hands-on machine design, electro-mechanical systems, automation, and should possess a functional understanding of both mechanics and control systems. The ideal candidate is driven to deliver and proactively work in a team environment with other mechanical, controls, and software engineers. Our customers expect quality, and so do we. Using your technical judgment for planning, organizing, performing, and coordinating product development engineering assignments will get you further faster.

Requirements

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred)
Functional user of CAD Systems and Microsoft Office tools (with an emphasis on Excel). Experience with SolidWorks (preferred)
Ability to perform static and dynamic stress analysis including manual calculations and FEA
Fundamental knowledge of engineering materials
Strong organizational and communication skills
U.S. Person

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience or knowledge gained through previous employment or internships is a plus, but not required. Some examples include machine design, use of CAD systems, and exposure to automated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Developing mechanical automation designs from customer specifications
Researching commercially available hardware components and sub-assemblies that can be incorporated into the machine design to reduce cost and improve reliability
Participating in customer design reviews
Producing detailed design drawings for system procurement, fabrication, and assembly.
Proactively working in a team environment with other mechanical, controls, and software engineers to support the design, assembly, integration, check-out, and testing of machines and systems
Supporting fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering best practices and customer specifications
Providing occasional on-site integration, testing, and field service (repair) support (some travel required)