Mechanical Designer jobs in Minneapolis, MN

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Ecolab is looking for a Mechanical Designer that will provide 3D CAD modeling and technical documentation in support of R&D engineers in new product development. This position will use SolidWorks CAD software to create models for the entire product lifecycle including product design, prototyping, tooling fabrication, and engineering changes.

What's In It For You:

• A collaborative, customer-focused environment where your voice matters, your contributions are rewarded and you can make an impact.
• Opportunity for a long-term advanced career path
• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety, sustainability, inclusiveness, and performance
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Create 3D models, assemblies, design modifications, and processing engineering change orders
• Work on projects related to cost estimating, maintaining working relationships with key suppliers, providing component selection, prototyping, and testing
• Create and maintain documentation including part drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, test procedures, and fabrication drawings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in CAD Design or related field
• 3 years experience in an engineering technology role
• 1 year experience in designing plastic injection molded components and assemblies

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in an engineering technology role
• SolidWorks including surfacing, advanced part design, and assemblies
• Certified SolidWorks Professional
• Creo/Pro-E experience
• Working knowledge of GD&T/GPS in technical documentation
• Experience working closely with injection molded tooling fabricators
• Thorough understanding of injection molding process and critical design factors for injection molded parts (gates, ejectors, cooling)
• Experience in roto-molding, blow molding and vacuum forming
• Understanding of plastic material selection for custom applications
• Experience managing component cost targets and basic project and timeline management
• Demonstrated ability using geometric tolerances for First Article part qualification and Quality Assurance
• Experience utilizing DFM/DFP on new product development projects
• Demonstrated Leadership experience

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At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

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