Mechanical Design Engineer

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. 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.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain, improve, and design products within their discipline. This position reports to Engineering Manager II - Mechanical and is located at Banner’s global headquarters in Plymouth, MN.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting customer applications by verifying application feasibility or investigating application issues
• Creating or revising designs within their discipline
• Using tools and hands-on experimentation to explore design considerations
• Performing tolerance stack analyses, advanced hand calculations, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and failure analyses
• Identifying and resolving a wide variety of mechanical design issues
• Learning Banner technologies, processes, and product line
• Supporting product development efforts with cross-functional teams
• Providing work direction to Technicians as necessary
• Developing and executing product test plans on assigned projects
• Performing competitive product testing
• Using Oracle ERP for cost analyses and operation data
• Authoring design FMEA’s with some guidance
• Creating and managing product documentation including bill of materials (BOMs), design verification reports, dimensional prints, and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Adhering to compliance regulations set forth by various agencies, such as CE, UL, etc.
• Resolving part and process issues by working with production engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Working with global suppliers on qualifying mechanical parts made from a variety of processes including injection molding, machining, metal-forming, and die-casting
• Documenting product specifications, generating concept ideas, and assists with concept selection based on rating criteria
• Performing qualification tests to ensure conformance to specifications
• Developing detailed designs and documentation, including tolerance analysis, for collaboration with suppliers in the DFM process
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 0-5 years of related engineering experience
  
  

Preferred

• Strong working knowledge of Solid Modeling, Creo preferred
• Basic knowledge of FEA, CFD, Moldflow, and motion analysis
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes, such as plastic injection molding, machining, metal forming, die-casting, plating, laser cutting, and 3D printing
• Understanding of material properties of plastics, metals, and metal plating
• Ability to understand product requirements as they relate to customer needs
• Data driven design analysis
• Ability to conduct comprehensive product design reviews
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask
• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• Experience in product design for industrial applications
• Experience planning and leading projects
• Exposure to advanced assembly techniques, such as SMD, COB, ultrasonic welding, laser welding, insert/overmolding, and epoxy encapsulation
• Experience designing plastic injection molded parts including analysis with mold flow
• Working knowledge of metrology and associated equipment (CMM, Calipers, thread gauges, drop gages, etc)
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

What To Expect At Work

• Physical Demands
  
  

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently
• Working Environment
  
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
  
  

Pay And Benefits

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

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

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.