Mechanical Engineer II

***This position is in our new, SICK USA facility, located near Mall of America.

ABOUT SICK:

SICK is a leading global provider of intelligent sensors, systems, and services for factory, logistics, and process automation applications. With more than 1,000 patents, innovation and technology are at its core. This focus on innovation and “Sensor Intelligence” have allowed SICK to develop products for every phase of production in the automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, consumer goods, storage and conveyor, robotics, material handling, oil and gas, chemical, power, maritime industries and more. In addition, SICK’s focus on Sensor Intelligence allows us to make Industry 4.0, or the Industrial Internet of Things, a reality for their customers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position has primary responsibility for hands-on design and support of SICK products through the entire product lifecycle. Work with a multi-national, cross-functional team to design, develop, and test new product offerings and enhance performance of existing production lines. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute projects while adhering to all relevant SICK product development processes covering design control, quality, and company standards including national and international regulatory body requirements.  
• Support the entire product lifecycle including change management, product support, major and minor releases, and phase out.  
• Work with internal and external resources to ensure all project technical, cost, and schedule requirements are met. 
• Author documents, reports, correspondence, and other technical content. 
• Plan, develop, and execute tests to verify the operation, reliability, and performance to guarantee product quality is incorporated into the design. 
• Participate in reviews with peers and internal project stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure new and innovative products and solutions are available to SICK customers. 
• Contribute to project teams involving cross-functional participants. 
• Build prototypes and MVPs to test concepts, refine, verify, and validate new ideas. 
• Develop a working knowledge of current SICK products, new development products, and engineering design processes. 
• Regular attendance and timeliness. 
• Carry out other job relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required. 
• Work independently on assigned projects.   

RESPONSIBILITIES – Mechanical:

• Perform all mechanical engineering functions of product development including design analysis, technical substantiation, engineering drawings/specifications, bill of materials generation, implementation, deployment, issue resolution, management of technical requirements, assessment and mitigation of risks, and creation of time and cost estimations. 
• Evaluate and document feasibility and effectiveness of designs, materials, prototypes, and final parts.  
• Verifies test data and provides engineering analysis to ensure fulfilment of functional specifications, including component and assembly stresses, thermal effects, and dimensional tolerances. 
• Ensure product compliance with relevant standards, marks, and agencies. 
• Use CAD, project management, and collaboration tools where necessary to drive and streamline product development.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR equivalent experience in related field. 
• 2 years of professional experience in mechanical development.  

Other Qualifications:

• Strong problem solving, engineering analysis, design, and fabrication skills. 
• Thorough understanding of technical issues and the ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve issues. 
• Able to communicate and work with all levels of developers, managers, and business representatives. 
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Travel requirements (international and domestic): 5% 
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet applications.
• Able and willing to work alternative schedules including weekend, and on-call hours as needed. 
• Legally permitted to work in the United States. 
• Able to work in a general office environment. 
• Strong motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting a business-critical production environment.  

Other Qualifications - Mechanical:

• Experience with mechanical design, development, debug, and deployment using Solidworks or equivalent. 
• Knowledge of drafting standards, geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing. 
• Knowledge of product approvals and approval agencies: UL, CE, TUV, etc. 
• Knowledge of testing and data interpretation. Including, but not limited to, vibration analysis, non-destructive testing, failure analysis, stress and strain analysis.
• Production experience with injection molded components and assemblies
• Tool and die expertise 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ethics and Integrity, Personal Growth and Learning, Customer Focus, Personal Accountability, Building Effective Relationships. 

BENEFITS: 

At SICK, we believe that our employees are the key to achieving our mission and values. SICK’s benefit package has long been recognized and valued because of its comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. To help our employees make the most of their overall well-being, we are thrilled to provide an outstanding rewards package! See attached benefits summary documents for details!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that offers challenges and the opportunity for growth, we are the place for you! SICK has several locations throughout domestic US and offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits program. Qualified candidates can apply online by clicking the “Apply Online” button. Visit us at www.sickusa.com.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V