Mechanical Engineer

Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered.

With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we’re not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company.

We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we’re more interested in looking forward than back. We’ve collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner.

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer who displays strong communication, interpersonal skills, and embraces a growth mindset.

This position will lead design projects, ensure product conformity to internal and regulatory standards, support production personnel during new design testing and validation, and assist the Engineering Manager in specialty equipment feasibility reviews.

This individual will utilize computer-aided design software to create 2D and 3D models of parts and equipment.

This is an on-site role in Brooklyn Center, MN. Only local candidates will be considered.

There will be between 30%-40% travel to our Auburn Hills, MI. location during the first year in the role.

• Lead design efforts of specialty equipment, adhering to customer specifications
• Create surface and solid CAD models to satisfy design requirements
• Work with a design team and individually on CAD projects
• Validate new designs, ensuring products meet or exceed quality and performance standards
• Create assembly documentation and user manuals from CAD drawings
• Participate in DFMEA and DFM activities
• Conduct root cause analysis on issues identified during production or customer use to improve product performance or durability
• Collect and analyze data on equipment performance using engineering analysis tools and techniques
• Review safety standards and make changes as applicable to ensure compliance with regulations
• Maintain knowledge of new and developing industry technology, equipment, and applications; apply this knowledge to recommend product enhancements
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Must be willing to travel to APPLIED facilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Are well organized, process and data driven, and have solid analytical skills
• Work well as part of a team and individually on projects
• Are proactive in nature

• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Possess mechanical dexterity to perform equipment operation
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required
• 3-5 years of engineering experience is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of CAD and AutoCAD software;
  Solid Works preferred
• Excellent engineering/mechanical aptitude
• Prior experience with Programmable Logic Controllers preferred
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic control circuits preferred
• Familiarity with fluids calculations preferred
• Knowledge of component design for manufacturability in machining centers
• Excellent communication and time management skills

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k Match
• Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program
• Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth

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