Mechanical Engineer, Principal

Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Blaine, Minnesota
Hire Type: Direct
Shift : 1st shift
Compensation:$140-165k
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k, Medical and Dental 

Position Overview

• Lead mechanical design and development of custom automation and engineered equipment.
• Develop project concepts, layouts, designs, and engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and project teams.
• Support proposals, quotations, cost estimates, and project planning.
• Perform engineering calculations, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Select and work with vendors, suppliers, and outside engineering resources.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, and documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience preferred.
• Strong experience with custom machinery, automation, machine design, or engineered equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience taking projects from concept through design, build, and implementation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers.

• Custom automation or machine-building environment.
• Robotics and automated equipment.
• Engineered-to-order machinery.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Vendor selection and technical sourcing.
• Experience supporting customer-facing engineering or project activities.

• Technical leadership without moving completely away from hands-on engineering.
• Work on custom automation and complex engineered equipment.
• Opportunity to influence engineering standards, designs, and project execution.
• Collaborate with experienced Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, and Project Management teams.
• Strong opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take greater ownership of projects and technical direction.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.