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As Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the lead designer on the equipment development team, taking ownership of complex machine designs from initial concept through build, testing, and production deployment. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on custom machine design and automation equipment development, not manufacturing engineering.

You'll lead complete mechanical assemblies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help drive innovative equipment solutions that support advanced manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Lead the mechanical design of complex semi-automated manufacturing equipment using SolidWorksManage designs within SolidWorks PDM, ensuring proper revision control and data managementCreate detailed 2D mechanical drawings with full dimensioning, tolerancing, and GD&TSelect materials and specify purchased components including bearings, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and linear motion systemsDesign for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, operator usability, and serviceabilityPerform hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, debugging, and equipment qualificationPartner with controls, software, and electrical engineers to integrate PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automation technologiesTranslate process requirements into practical equipment solutions alongside process engineering teamsSupport deployment of equipment to production operations in Shakopee and future expansion sites in Mexico

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience designing custom automation or semi-automated manufacturing equipmentExpert proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies and mechanismsExperience with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document controlStrong 2D drafting skills with GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentationKnowledge of material selection for precision equipment applicationsExperience integrating purchased mechanical components into custom-built systemsHands-on experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting equipmentProven ability to work effectively with controls, electrical, software, and process engineering teamsBackground in precision assembly equipment, fiber optics, medical devices, or small form-factor manufacturingExperience designing benchtop or tabletop semi-automated equipmentFamiliarity with PLC-controlled equipment and vision systems from a mechanical integration perspective

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As Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the lead designer on the equipment development team, taking ownership of complex machine designs from initial concept through build, testing, and production deployment. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on custom machine design and automation equipment development, not manufacturing engineering.

You'll lead complete mechanical assemblies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help drive innovative equipment solutions that support advanced manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Lead the mechanical design of complex semi-automated manufacturing equipment using SolidWorksManage designs within SolidWorks PDM, ensuring proper revision control and data managementCreate detailed 2D mechanical drawings with full dimensioning, tolerancing, and GD&TSelect materials and specify purchased components including bearings, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and linear motion systemsDesign for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, operator usability, and serviceabilityPerform hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, debugging, and equipment qualificationPartner with controls, software, and electrical engineers to integrate PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automation technologiesTranslate process requirements into practical equipment solutions alongside process engineering teamsSupport deployment of equipment to production operations in Shakopee and future expansion sites in Mexico

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience designing custom automation or semi-automated manufacturing equipmentExpert proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies and mechanismsExperience with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document controlStrong 2D drafting skills with GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentationKnowledge of material selection for precision equipment applicationsExperience integrating purchased mechanical components into custom-built systemsHands-on experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting equipmentProven ability to work effectively with controls, electrical, software, and process engineering teamsBackground in precision assembly equipment, fiber optics, medical devices, or small form-factor manufacturingExperience designing benchtop or tabletop semi-automated equipmentFamiliarity with PLC-controlled equipment and vision systems from a mechanical integration perspective

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As Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the lead designer on the equipment development team, taking ownership of complex machine designs from initial concept through build, testing, and production deployment. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on custom machine design and automation equipment development, not manufacturing engineering.

You'll lead complete mechanical assemblies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help drive innovative equipment solutions that support advanced manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Lead the mechanical design of complex semi-automated manufacturing equipment using SolidWorksManage designs within SolidWorks PDM, ensuring proper revision control and data managementCreate detailed 2D mechanical drawings with full dimensioning, tolerancing, and GD&TSelect materials and specify purchased components including bearings, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and linear motion systemsDesign for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, operator usability, and serviceabilityPerform hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, debugging, and equipment qualificationPartner with controls, software, and electrical engineers to integrate PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automation technologiesTranslate process requirements into practical equipment solutions alongside process engineering teamsSupport deployment of equipment to production operations in Shakopee and future expansion sites in Mexico

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience designing custom automation or semi-automated manufacturing equipmentExpert proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies and mechanismsExperience with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document controlStrong 2D drafting skills with GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentationKnowledge of material selection for precision equipment applicationsExperience integrating purchased mechanical components into custom-built systemsHands-on experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting equipmentProven ability to work effectively with controls, electrical, software, and process engineering teamsBackground in precision assembly equipment, fiber optics, medical devices, or small form-factor manufacturingExperience designing benchtop or tabletop semi-automated equipmentFamiliarity with PLC-controlled equipment and vision systems from a mechanical integration perspective

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As Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the lead designer on the equipment development team, taking ownership of complex machine designs from initial concept through build, testing, and production deployment. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on custom machine design and automation equipment development, not manufacturing engineering.

You'll lead complete mechanical assemblies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help drive innovative equipment solutions that support advanced manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Lead the mechanical design of complex semi-automated manufacturing equipment using SolidWorksManage designs within SolidWorks PDM, ensuring proper revision control and data managementCreate detailed 2D mechanical drawings with full dimensioning, tolerancing, and GD&TSelect materials and specify purchased components including bearings, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and linear motion systemsDesign for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, operator usability, and serviceabilityPerform hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, debugging, and equipment qualificationPartner with controls, software, and electrical engineers to integrate PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automation technologiesTranslate process requirements into practical equipment solutions alongside process engineering teamsSupport deployment of equipment to production operations in Shakopee and future expansion sites in Mexico

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience designing custom automation or semi-automated manufacturing equipmentExpert proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies and mechanismsExperience with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document controlStrong 2D drafting skills with GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentationKnowledge of material selection for precision equipment applicationsExperience integrating purchased mechanical components into custom-built systemsHands-on experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting equipmentProven ability to work effectively with controls, electrical, software, and process engineering teamsBackground in precision assembly equipment, fiber optics, medical devices, or small form-factor manufacturingExperience designing benchtop or tabletop semi-automated equipmentFamiliarity with PLC-controlled equipment and vision systems from a mechanical integration perspective

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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As Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the lead designer on the equipment development team, taking ownership of complex machine designs from initial concept through build, testing, and production deployment. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on custom machine design and automation equipment development, not manufacturing engineering.

You'll lead complete mechanical assemblies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help drive innovative equipment solutions that support advanced manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Lead the mechanical design of complex semi-automated manufacturing equipment using SolidWorksManage designs within SolidWorks PDM, ensuring proper revision control and data managementCreate detailed 2D mechanical drawings with full dimensioning, tolerancing, and GD&TSelect materials and specify purchased components including bearings, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and linear motion systemsDesign for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, operator usability, and serviceabilityPerform hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, debugging, and equipment qualificationPartner with controls, software, and electrical engineers to integrate PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automation technologiesTranslate process requirements into practical equipment solutions alongside process engineering teamsSupport deployment of equipment to production operations in Shakopee and future expansion sites in Mexico

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience designing custom automation or semi-automated manufacturing equipmentExpert proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies and mechanismsExperience with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document controlStrong 2D drafting skills with GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentationKnowledge of material selection for precision equipment applicationsExperience integrating purchased mechanical components into custom-built systemsHands-on experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting equipmentProven ability to work effectively with controls, electrical, software, and process engineering teamsBackground in precision assembly equipment, fiber optics, medical devices, or small form-factor manufacturingExperience designing benchtop or tabletop semi-automated equipmentFamiliarity with PLC-controlled equipment and vision systems from a mechanical integration perspective

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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As Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the lead designer on the equipment development team, taking ownership of complex machine designs from initial concept through build, testing, and production deployment. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on custom machine design and automation equipment development, not manufacturing engineering.

You'll lead complete mechanical assemblies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help drive innovative equipment solutions that support advanced manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Lead the mechanical design of complex semi-automated manufacturing equipment using SolidWorksManage designs within SolidWorks PDM, ensuring proper revision control and data managementCreate detailed 2D mechanical drawings with full dimensioning, tolerancing, and GD&TSelect materials and specify purchased components including bearings, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and linear motion systemsDesign for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, operator usability, and serviceabilityPerform hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, debugging, and equipment qualificationPartner with controls, software, and electrical engineers to integrate PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automation technologiesTranslate process requirements into practical equipment solutions alongside process engineering teamsSupport deployment of equipment to production operations in Shakopee and future expansion sites in Mexico

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience designing custom automation or semi-automated manufacturing equipmentExpert proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies and mechanismsExperience with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document controlStrong 2D drafting skills with GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentationKnowledge of material selection for precision equipment applicationsExperience integrating purchased mechanical components into custom-built systemsHands-on experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting equipmentProven ability to work effectively with controls, electrical, software, and process engineering teamsBackground in precision assembly equipment, fiber optics, medical devices, or small form-factor manufacturingExperience designing benchtop or tabletop semi-automated equipmentFamiliarity with PLC-controlled equipment and vision systems from a mechanical integration perspective

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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As Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the lead designer on the equipment development team, taking ownership of complex machine designs from initial concept through build, testing, and production deployment. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on custom machine design and automation equipment development, not manufacturing engineering.

You'll lead complete mechanical assemblies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help drive innovative equipment solutions that support advanced manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Lead the mechanical design of complex semi-automated manufacturing equipment using SolidWorksManage designs within SolidWorks PDM, ensuring proper revision control and data managementCreate detailed 2D mechanical drawings with full dimensioning, tolerancing, and GD&TSelect materials and specify purchased components including bearings, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and linear motion systemsDesign for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, operator usability, and serviceabilityPerform hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, debugging, and equipment qualificationPartner with controls, software, and electrical engineers to integrate PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automation technologiesTranslate process requirements into practical equipment solutions alongside process engineering teamsSupport deployment of equipment to production operations in Shakopee and future expansion sites in Mexico

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience designing custom automation or semi-automated manufacturing equipmentExpert proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies and mechanismsExperience with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document controlStrong 2D drafting skills with GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentationKnowledge of material selection for precision equipment applicationsExperience integrating purchased mechanical components into custom-built systemsHands-on experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting equipmentProven ability to work effectively with controls, electrical, software, and process engineering teamsBackground in precision assembly equipment, fiber optics, medical devices, or small form-factor manufacturingExperience designing benchtop or tabletop semi-automated equipmentFamiliarity with PLC-controlled equipment and vision systems from a mechanical integration perspective

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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of custom semi-automated machinery used in advanced manufacturing environments. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in automation equipment, custom machine design, or medical device manufacturing. You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through final build, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop custom semi-automated equipment using SolidWorks from concept through production-ready designs.

Create detailed 3D models, large assemblies, and manufacturing drawings with accurate GD&T and tolerance analysis.

Manage engineering documentation, revisions, and file control using SolidWorks PDM.

Select and integrate mechanical components such as bearings, actuators, pneumatic systems, linear guides, motors, sensors, and other purchased parts.

Design equipment with a focus on manufacturability, assembly, reliability, operator safety, and ease of maintenance.

Build prototypes, assemble equipment, perform testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and support system validation.

Work closely with controls engineers to integrate mechanical designs with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automated processes.

Support installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment in manufacturing environments.

Provide technical leadership, review designs, and mentor junior mechanical engineers throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

5+ years of experience designing custom automation equipment, semi-automated machinery, or special-purpose machines.

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including complex part modeling, large assemblies, and detailed mechanical drawings.

Strong experience with SolidWorks PDM, including document management, revision control, and engineering workflows.

Thorough understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical design best practices.

Experience selecting and integrating standard mechanical components into custom equipment designs.

Hands-on experience assembling, testing, debugging, and validating mechanical systems in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Proven ability to independently lead mechanical design projects and provide technical guidance to other engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing medical device products, medical device manufacturing equipment, or equipment used in highly regulated industries.

Background in precision automation, small form-factor assemblies, or high-precision manufacturing systems.

Experience designing benchtop or tabletop automation equipment.

Familiarity with the mechanical integration of PLC-controlled machinery, robotics, and machine vision systems.

Previous experience working for a custom automation equipment manufacturer, machine builder, or system integrator.

Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and continuous improvement principles.

This position is well suited for a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, leading new product development, and designing innovative automation equipment from concept to implementation.

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Job Title: Senior Product Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Design Engineer (Mechanical) to lead the design and development of custom semi-automated machinery used in advanced manufacturing environments. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in automation equipment, custom machine design, or medical device manufacturing. You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through final build, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop custom semi-automated equipment using SolidWorks from concept through production-ready designs.

Create detailed 3D models, large assemblies, and manufacturing drawings with accurate GD&T and tolerance analysis.

Manage engineering documentation, revisions, and file control using SolidWorks PDM.

Select and integrate mechanical components such as bearings, actuators, pneumatic systems, linear guides, motors, sensors, and other purchased parts.

Design equipment with a focus on manufacturability, assembly, reliability, operator safety, and ease of maintenance.

Build prototypes, assemble equipment, perform testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and support system validation.

Work closely with controls engineers to integrate mechanical designs with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automated processes.

Support installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment in manufacturing environments.

Provide technical leadership, review designs, and mentor junior mechanical engineers throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

5+ years of experience designing custom automation equipment, semi-automated machinery, or special-purpose machines.

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including complex part modeling, large assemblies, and detailed mechanical drawings.

Strong experience with SolidWorks PDM, including document management, revision control, and engineering workflows.

Thorough understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical design best practices.

Experience selecting and integrating standard mechanical components into custom equipment designs.

Hands-on experience assembling, testing, debugging, and validating mechanical systems in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Proven ability to independently lead mechanical design projects and provide technical guidance to other engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing medical device products, medical device manufacturing equipment, or equipment used in highly regulated industries.

Background in precision automation, small form-factor assemblies, or high-precision manufacturing systems.

Experience designing benchtop or tabletop automation equipment.

Familiarity with the mechanical integration of PLC-controlled machinery, robotics, and machine vision systems.

Previous experience working for a custom automation equipment manufacturer, machine builder, or system integrator.

Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and continuous improvement principles.

This position is well suited for a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, leading new product development, and designing innovative automation equipment from concept to implementation.

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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an automation engineering team responsible for designing and developing custom semi-automated manufacturing equipment for next-generation fiber optic connector products.

In this role, you will own complex machine designs from concept through build, creating complete SolidWorks assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, and specifying all required mechanical components. You will also provide technical guidance to junior mechanical engineers while driving the development of new equipment. This position focuses exclusively on new machine design rather than manufacturing support or production engineering, with a strong pipeline of future product development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the mechanical design of complex custom semi-automated equipment using SolidWorks.

Develop complete 3D models, assemblies, and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings.

Manage engineering files and revisions using SolidWorks PDM.

Apply GD&T principles and perform tolerance stack-up analysis.

Select and specify mechanical components, including bearings, actuators, pneumatic systems, linear motion components, sensors, and other purchased parts.

Design equipment for manufacturability, assembly, maintenance, and operator usability.

Build, assemble, prototype, test, debug, and qualify equipment in a laboratory environment.

Collaborate closely with controls engineers to integrate mechanical systems with PLCs, vision systems, and robotics.

Support installation, commissioning, and deployment of equipment into production environments.

Provide technical leadership and mentor junior mechanical engineers throughout the design process.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience designing custom automation or semi-automated machinery.

Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies and mechanical system design.

Hands-on experience using SolidWorks PDM for file management and revision control.

Strong knowledge of GD&T and mechanical tolerance analysis.

Experience selecting and integrating off-the-shelf mechanical components into custom equipment.

Hands-on experience building, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment in a lab environment.

Ability to independently lead mechanical design projects and mentor junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing equipment for medical device manufacturing, precision assembly, or other highly regulated industries.

Hands-on experience working on medical device products or manufacturing equipment.

Experience designing benchtop or tabletop semi-automated equipment.

Familiarity with mechanical integration of PLC-controlled automation, robotics, and vision systems.

Previous experience with a custom automation equipment builder or system integrator.

Experience designing high-precision equipment for small form-factor products, including medical devices, electronics, or fiber optic assemblies.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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