26 Sep 2025

Contract Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Creo, Inventor, or Solidworks

Universal Engineering Services… – Posted by Roland DIBO – Anywhere

Job Description

One of the most trusted, experienced, talented, innovative, and knowledgeable Engineering Services companies in the country is seeking another outstanding Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer. Qualified candidates should be capable of taking a leadership role and ultimate design responsibility for on and off-road mobile equipment development projects of all sizes, from single components to complete machine design. Our team of engineers, structural analysts, designers, and drafters has a talent level unseen in the design of mobile equipment. We are highly flexible, motivated, innovative, and can tackle any challenge that our customers face. We also specialize in rapid design projects to enable our customers’ success.

Major job duties:

  • Responsible for the design of new and innovative mechanical designs of machinery and components from “clean sheet” concepts to complete prototype test and launch.
  • Integrate systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, structural, engine packaging, or electrical using a systems design approach to achieve the end goal functionality of the machine
  • Specify and define components and systems for mobile equipment. These could range from simple gears or brackets through entire powertrain assemblies, hydraulic systems design, up to whole machine design
  • Assist our clients with rapidly finding solutions to focused areas of concern
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers through the design and development of their projects
  • Technical leadership of designers or drafters to achieve timelines and deliverables on projects
  • Lead cross-functional design teams through the design and development of projects

Requirements:

  • Must have a BSME with minimum 15 years of hands on mechanical systems design experience.
  • Demonstrated design skills through past projects via assembly layouts, knowledge of weldments and heavy structural design, well documented hand calculations, finite element analysis, etc.
  • Customer centric attitude and exhibits boundaryless behavior
  • Demonstrated planning skills for design, analysis, build and testing of product and subsystems.
  • In-depth fluency in one 3D CAD software system (CREO, Inventor, or Solidworks)
  • Work with team members and support staff to develop innovative solutions to difficult problems.
  • Finite Element Analysis experience is preferred, especially ANSYS modeling and analysis
  • Build group commitments to goals.
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Strong commitment to on-time or earlier delivery on customer timelines.
  • Ability to approach problems from multiple angles to understand and properly evaluate design trade-offs.
  • Ability to lead cross functional design reviews.
  • Strong process development skills and committed to using and improving existing processes.
  • Work from our main office in St. Paul, MN
  • Must excel in documenting work through word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.

Additional considerations:

  • A working knowledge of multiple CAD systems is desirable.
  • Experience in designing cranes or other large, high capacity structures
  • Practical, hands-on experiences within manufacturing or allied industries
  • Experience with design of powertrain and engine installation systems.
  • Familiarity with designs of hydraulic or electrical systems
  • System design approach of heavy equipment

The ideal candidate will be someone seeking new and constantly varying technical challenges.

This will be a challenging and rewarding opportunity. Universal Engineering offers a competitive compensation package complete with benefits such as;

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Pay: $80,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Work Location: Saint Paul, MN / In person

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about CAD software, particularly SolidWorks and Creo! I highly recommend exploring Design-Engine’s exceptional training courses to enhance your skills;

SOLIDWORKS Training Courses

Creo Training Courses

How to Apply

[email protected]

Job Categories: 3D CAD and Solidworks. Job Types: Contract, Full-Time, and Temporary. Salary: 100,000 and above. Job expires in 19 days.

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