Mechanical Engineer

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.

With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

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.

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Elegibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $ 82,245 - $ 116,033

* Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

The Mechanical Engineer II is the mechanical lead for robotic machine-tending applications, dedicated multi-operation manufacturing cells, and production fixtures supporting Banner’s manufacturing operations. This hands‑on role translates manufacturing‑process requirements into practical, reliable mechanical solutions—from initial concept through production launch.

Working within a systems team, Mechanical Engineer II develops the mechanical architecture for automation equipment, including work holding, fixtures, end‑of‑arm tooling, part presentation, machine interfaces, and safeguarding. The role owns the complete mechanical design package, including 3D models, drawings, GD&T, bills of material, component selection, and build‑ready documentation.

This position coordinates fabrication and assembly with internal technicians and external suppliers; provides technical direction to designers, technicians, and vendors; and remains actively involved through installation, debug, validation, and production handoff. The engineer also incorporates machine‑safety requirements into equipment designs and contributes to risk assessments in partnership with EHS.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, practical automated equipment and fixture‑design experience, and the ability to independently lead the mechanical work for assigned automation projects.

This is a technical‑lead position without direct people‑management responsibility. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:
Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving manufacturing problems through creative mechanical design and working closely with cross‑functional engineering and production teams.

• Lead the mechanical design of robotic machine‑tending applications, dedicated manufacturing cells, assembly, fixtures, and production work holding.
• Translate manufacturing‑process requirements into mechanical concepts, layouts, and practical automation solutions.
• Design end‑of‑arm tooling, part presentation and handling systems, machine interfaces, guarding, and supporting fixtures.
• Create and release complete mechanical design packages, including 3D models, detailed drawings, GD&T, bills of material, component specifications, and assembly documentation.
• Work with the Systems team to integrate mechanical equipment with robot, controls, sensor, and programming requirements.
• Incorporate machine‑safety requirements into equipment designs and contribute to risk assessments with EHS and Systems Engineering.
• Coordinate fabrication, purchasing, assembly, and modification of…