Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Pohlad CompaniesPohlad CompaniesShoreview, Minnesota, United States
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Posted

9/9/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$72k - $78k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The role involves developing mechanical automation designs and researching hardware components to improve machine reliability and cost-efficiency. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design, assembly, integration, and testing of complex systems.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher. Proficiency in CAD systems, specifically SolidWorks, and a fundamental understanding of stress analysis and engineering materials are required.

Key skills

Mechanical engineeringCADSolidWorksSimulation toolsStress analysisFEAMachine designElectromechanical systemsAutomationControl systemsProduct developmentTechnical documentationProject coordinationMicrosoft OfficeExcel

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Pohlad Companies

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Employees

408

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

From automated manufacturing of life saving medical devices, to safely dismantling Chernobyl, sending rockets into deep space, and adaptive manufacturing of aerospace components, for over 60 years PAR has been designing ingenious solutions that bring our customers’ innovations to life. With expertise in highly regulated and precision industries of Life Sciences, Aerospace, and Nuclear, we design and integrate engineered systems for the world’s most renowned visionaries. PAR Systems partners with our customers to meet their project needs at any scale including pre-automation proof of concept studies, robotic work cell production, fully integrated automation systems and post-implementation service and support. Our diverse application capabilities span across automated assembly, advanced manufacturing and critical handling solutions. We leverage expertise from our highly technical staff, market intelligence, and our unique synergy across industries. This combination enables us to continuously apply leading edge technologies that to help our customers gain competitive advantage and produce first-of-a-kind innovations. As a global leader in intelligent manufacturing, we have delivered and supported over 8,000 systems in 30+ countries around the world.

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EngineeringManufacturingTechnology

Description

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. At PAR Systems, we're at the forefront of innovation, creating advanced automation solutions that drive progress in industries worldwide. We're seeking diverse and dynamic Mechanical Engineers in all three of our core business units (Critical Handling Solutions, Advanced Manufacturing, and Automated Assembly) to join our design team. Start your career with an industry leader, using CAD and simulation tools to bring engineering solutions to our industrial manufacturing customers. Supporting our first-of-a-kind projects, this role will tackle unique engineering challenges and help PAR deliver premier products/solutions that are unparalleled in our industry. From medical device automation to custom crane systems to robotic manufacturing solutions, the work you do will ensure our customers around the world have the most cutting-edge capabilities. We're seeking an early career Mechanical Engineer to gain firsthand experience in researching, conceptualizing, and designing mechanical and electromechanical systems. Success Criteria: As a continuous learner, you'll be tasked with getting up-to-speed on our existing projects and work closely with various team members to build creative technical solutions to take on complex engineering problems. This role requires solid technical acumen and interest in hands-on machine design, electro-mechanical systems, automation, and should possess a functional understanding of both mechanics and control systems. The ideal candidate is driven to deliver and proactively work in a team environment with other mechanical, controls, and software engineers. Our customers expect quality, and so do we. Using your technical judgment for planning, organizing, performing, and coordinating product development engineering assignments will get you further faster. Some key responsibilities of the role include: Developing mechanical automation designs from customer specifications Researching commercially available hardware components and sub-assemblies that can be incorporated into the machine design to reduce cost and improve reliability Participating in customer design reviews Producing detailed design drawings for system procurement, fabrication, and assembly. Proactively working in a team environment with other mechanical, controls, and software engineers to support the design, assembly, integration, check-out, and testing of machines and systems Supporting fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering best practices and customer specifications Providing occasional on-site integration, testing, and field service (repair) support (some travel required) Requirements: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred) Functional user of CAD Systems and Microsoft Office tools (with an emphasis on Excel). Experience with SolidWorks (preferred) Ability to perform static and dynamic stress analysis including manual calculations and FEA Fundamental knowledge of engineering materials Strong organizational and communication skills Relevant experience or knowledge gained through previous employment or internships is a plus, but not required. Some examples include machine design, use of CAD systems, and exposure to automated manufacturing. U.S. Person You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join our team: Global team recognized for their passion of inventing First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure Training and development from industry-leading experts Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. We use AI to assist with sorting applications, but real humans do all the evaluating and deciding. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs. We offer market competitive pay and benefits based upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our starting rate of pay for this salaried position is targeted at $72,000-78,000 annually. #AreaOfInterest:Engineering

Requirements

  • Mechanical engineering
  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Simulation tools
  • Stress analysis
  • FEA
  • Machine design
  • Electromechanical systems
  • Automation
  • Control systems
  • Product development
  • Technical documentation
  • Project coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel

Benefits

  • 401(k) & matching
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

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