Mechanical Engineer – Product Development

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead product development of next‑generation automated robotic installation tools. The role involves taking concepts through design, prototyping, and production while collaborating with global 3M teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development from concept to production for robotic installation tools.
• Create precision mechanisms and assemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks).
• Design enclosures, components, and assemblies for robustness, serviceability and field reliability.
• Integrate motors, drives, encoders and sensors with mechanical assemblies, working closely with electronics and controls engineers.
• Develop motion and actuation concepts and support servo/torque‑motor and EtherCAT‑based control system integration.
• Perform engineering analyses such as tolerance stack‑up, kinematics, structural, thermal and load studies.
• Assemble, characterize, calibrate and troubleshoot mechanical prototypes and engineering builds.
• Select and specify components, materials and finishes, balancing performance, cost and manufacturability.
• Generate detailed mechanical documentation including drawings, GD&T, BOMs and design records.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers and external partners to scale designs into production.
• Interact with regulatory teams to ensure compliance with safety and machinery standards.
• Contribute to intellectual property creation through invention disclosures and patents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for automated or robotic applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional global teams.

Required skills

• SolidWorks (3D CAD)
• Mechanical design and GD&T
• Motion control concepts (servo/torque motors, EtherCAT)
• Engineering analysis (tolerance stack‑up, kinematics, structural, thermal, load)
• Prototype assembly, testing and troubleshooting
• Component selection and material specification
• Documentation creation (drawings, BOMs, design records)