Job Description
Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer Nexen Group - 4.0 Vadnais Heights, MN Job Details 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Electro-mechanical components Motor control equipment Feedback control
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Vadnais Heights, Minnesota Key Responsibilities Perform engineering design and development activities for existing product lines, product line extensions, and new product initiatives. Develop innovative concepts and engineered solutions that achieve defined performance, reliability, and cost objectives. Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed layouts, CAD models, engineering drawings, documentation, and specifications in accordance with applicable standards. Analyze design requirements, propose engineering solutions, and evaluate design alternatives for effectiveness and manufacturability. Define, plan, and conduct component and system-level testing; interpret and evaluate test results to validate designs and ensure compliance with requirements. Recommend and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, reliability, or cost-efficiency. Collaborate with customers to define application requirements and provide tailored recommendations, proactive user support and troubleshooting. Develop and implement specialized test systems to support and validate customer specific requirements. Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, sales, and product management teams to support product launches, training, process improvements, and customer-specific applications. Provide technical support during production, troubleshooting, and product lifecycle management activities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. 5-10 years of engineering experience in product design, development, or related technical roles. Proficiency in CAD mechanical and electromechanical design software and strong general computer skills. Familiarity with electromechanical systems, including servo motor / drive configuration, tuning, and control. Programming experience. Working knowledge of industrial communication networks used by servo drives to communicate with PLCs and computers (e.g., EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, CANopen, or similar). Familiarity with servo motor encoder feedback technologies and protocols used for motor-to-drive communication (e.g., incremental and absolute encoders, resolver-based systems, and digital encoder protocols). Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with engineering design principles, GD&T, and relevant industry standards. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong orientation toward teamwork and collaboration. Compensation and Benefits Nexen Group offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to fostering a positive, innovative, and forward‑thinking work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package features:
Health Insurance Healthcare Reimbursement Account Dental Insurance Employee Assistance Programs Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Group Life and ADD Supplemental Life and ADD Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Company matching 401K Plan Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave 9 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Employee Service Awards
