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Mechanical Design Engineer

LocationOwatonna
Categorypermanent, 100%
DateStart: As soon as possible
Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) in Owatonna is a small business in southern Minnesota that has served customers all around the world for over 20 years. We are currently hiring for a highly motivated and creative professional Design Engineer.

Every day, millions of people around the world come into contact with products made using Sputtering Components equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer who will be responsible for applying engineering principles to design and detail SCI products and components to ensure that our manufacturing team can produce these parts effectively and our customers receive the technical solutions they need and expect from us. You will become and be a subject matter expert on all SCI products.

You will work within our Engineering team and report to the Design Team manager. The team is growing to support increased demand from our customers from all around the world.

Sputtering Components is a member of the Bühler Group. We strive to engineer customer success.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

After an initial training phase a hybrid model including work from home can be offered.
Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) in Owatonna is a small business in southern Minnesota that has served customers all around the world for over 20 years. We are currently hiring for a highly motivated and creative professional Design Engineer.

Every day, millions of people around the world come into contact with products made using Sputtering Components equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer who will be responsible for applying engineering principles to design and detail SCI products and components to ensure that our manufacturing team can produce these parts effectively and our customers receive the technical solutions they need and expect from us. You will become and be a subject matter expert on all SCI products.

You will work within our Engineering team and report to the Design Team manager. The team is growing to support increased demand from our customers from all around the world.

Sputtering Components is a member of the Bühler Group. We strive to engineer customer success.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

After an initial training phase a hybrid model including work from home can be offered.
  • Develops engineering designs and drawings of customized products and equipment
  • Works with customers and Application Engineers regarding specifications and approval of customized equipment designs
  • Responsible for resolving and testing mechanical and fabrication problems associated with their design
  • Research purchased parts specific to product or customer applications
  • Maintains drawing revisions for product changes
  • Provides technical support to manufacturing
  • Responsible for cost estimation of purchased and manufactured parts
  • Prepares designs and drawings that meet customer requirements
  • Skilled use of a CAD program, preferably Solidworks
  • Highly developed understanding of engineering drawings
  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of drafting, including weld symbols and basic knowledge of geometric tolerance
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Bachelor in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or A.A.S. drafting degree and relevant experience
  • Able to read, understand and mark up electrical drawings (not required but useful)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have the ability to work in a team environment
  • Experience in manufacturing industry preferred
  • Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
  • Dental
  • Vision and Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) with 6% company contribution
  • 15 days vacation
  • Sick Time
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

Who we are

We are working to create sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world’s most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technologies, process solutions and business models. At Bühler, you are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-owned company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. We support your personal development because we want you to make a difference. By joining Bühler, you will be helping us tackle global challenges while at the same time meeting the needs of our customers.

Bühler is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion at our company, therefore, it's important that you match us and we match you. Regardless of your gender (m/f/d).

Who we are

Bühler as an employer

We are working to create sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world’s most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technologies, process solutions and business models. At Bühler, you are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-owned company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. We support your personal development because we want you to make a difference. By joining Bühler, you will be helping us tackle global challenges while at the same time meeting the needs of our customers.

Bühler is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion at our company, therefore, it's important that you match us and we match you. Regardless of your gender (m/f/d).

Questions? We’re happy to help!

Haley Severson
HR Generalist
haley.severson@buhlergroup.com
+17638470360

13105 12th Avenue North
55441 Plymouth, MN
United States