Mechanical Engineer
$88,000–$100,000 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Design mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD, ranging from simple brackets to complete custom machines, and develop detailed engineering drawings for fabrication. Author equipment specifications and technical requirement documents, research market-available print and fulfillment equipment, and coordinate procurement for beta and production projects. Test and validate designs for throughput and robustness, manage vendor relationships, and lead qualification activities. Serve as a specialized escalation resource for complex equipment problems, providing remote or on-site support when standard troubleshooting fails. Maintain technical documentation including SOPs and work instructions, and train individuals supporting engineering projects. Travel up to 30% annually to U.S. and Canadian facilities for installations and commissioning events.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience
- Associate's degree in a related technical field and 5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience
- High School diploma/GED and 7 years of direct relevant experience
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software with a demonstrated design-to-build portfolio
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one (role requires travel to Canada)
- Comfortable serving as an internal escalation resource for the ESS team on critical equipment issues, including occasional remote or on-site response as needed
- Travel averages up to 30% annually, typically in concentrated project-driven spurts around installations and commissioning events
- Travel up to 30% annually to U.S. and Canadian Deluxe facilities, primarily in concentrated project-driven periods
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME degree strongly preferred)
- Proficiency in SolidWorks; our team works in SolidWorks and candidates with direct experience will be able to contribute immediately
- Proven CAD portfolio demonstrating design-to-build projects across varying complexity levels
- Experience writing equipment specifications and technical requirement documents
- Experience in systems integration — connecting mechanical, electrical, and controls subsystems into cohesive equipment solutions
- Experience in the conventional and/or digital printing industry
- Vendor coordination experience including sourcing, quoting, and supplier management
- Project management experience; PMP or equivalent a plus
- Working knowledge of computer and electrical controls
- Willingness and ability to work hands-on with equipment on the production floor
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