Company Description

Avery Weigh-Tronix is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of weighing equipment and solutions. With wholly owned businesses in nine countries, and partners in more than 70 others, we are truly a global player with a range and expertise that is second to none.

With its North American headquarters, R&D and manufacturing base in Minnesota, Avery Weigh-Tronix has a presence across the whole of the United States. Our established network of distributors and dealers undergo extensive product training to provide you with a trustworthy and knowledgeable source for all of your weighing requirements.

Job Description

Responsible for mechanical design, prototype build, testing, and all related engineering documentation on development projects.  On assigned projects, the engineer is responsible for design integrity, technical detail, compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and documentation.  The engineer is responsible for his creative solutions and also for gathering related inputs from other employees in project-related disciplines through normal communication processes including project meetings called by the Project Manager or another person on the project team.

• Develop and implement mechanical designs within the guidelines of current AWTX processes while adhering to all aspects of good engineering practice.
• Document designs and changes in a comprehensive manner, using those engineering analysis methods/techniques held within a Mechanical Engineering degree and related experience and training.
• Provide application information and Engineering support to manufacturing, inside sales, distribution, and customers for existing and special products.
• Occasionally assist the Specials Products Group with engineering calculations and analysis.
• Implement expansions to standard product lines when repeated sales indicate a need.
• Implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for products that may arise from feature enhancement needs, suggested cost savings, new releases, manufacturing problems, field problems or failures, or supplier changes/updates.  Must be able to sign off for these changes and make stock disposition decisions.
• Make determinations as to test and analysis requirements for the proving of product reliability and parameter control.  Implement and/or call for tests to determine failure limits, environmental susceptibility, component reliability, and overall safety and soundness of each design.  On occasion, may need to participate in the design of product test and production test equipment.
• Document test results and reports so that data can be retrieved easily for future reference and related projects.
• Document procurement specifications clearly so that Purchasing can order parts without further clarification.
• Drive the mechanical design process through creative concept clearance, design detail, mathematical and scientific verification, prototype build, test and results interpretation, engineering documentation, and manufacturing release.
• Coordinate priorities and tasks for interdisciplinary teams on project efforts, communicating technical detail and oversight effectively.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering field
• 3 or more years of engineering experience  

Additional Experience

• 3D CAD software experience
• Exposure to the use of Finite Element Analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills   
• AutoDesk Inventor experience
• ANSYS experience
• Experience in a manufacturing facility

Other

• This position may require up to 3 weeks of domestic travel per year.
• This position may require infrequent international travel.  

Additional Information

At AWTX, you can expect:

• An environment where ideas are heard, and innovation is encouraged
• Personal/professional growth and development opportunities
• Extensive benefits package with a generous employer contribution
• Paid Holidays + flexible paid time off
• Executive commitment to education, growth, and development

Avery Weigh Tronix is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. AWTX is a safety sensitive company.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.