Mechanical Engineer

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $82,245 - $116,033

About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer II is the mechanical lead for robotic machine-tending applications, dedicated multi-operation manufacturing cells, and production fixtures supporting Banner’s manufacturing operations. This hands-on role translates manufacturing-process requirements into practical, reliable mechanical solutions—from initial concept through production launch. Working within a systems team, the Mechanical Engineer II develops the mechanical architecture for automation equipment, including work holding, fixtures, end-of-arm tooling, part presentation, machine interfaces, and safeguarding. The role owns the complete mechanical design package, including 3D models, drawings, GD&T, bills of material, component selection, and build-ready documentation.

This position coordinates fabrication and assembly with internal technicians and external suppliers; provides technical direction to designers, technicians, and vendors; and remains actively involved through installation, debug, validation, and production handoff. The engineer also incorporates machine-safety requirements into equipment designs and contributes to risk assessments in partnership with EHS. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical-engineering fundamentals, practical automated equipment and fixture-design experience, and the ability to independently lead the mechanical work for assigned automation projects. This is a technical-lead position without direct people-management responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of robotic machine-tending applications, dedicated manufacturing cells, assembly, fixtures, and production work holding.
• Translate manufacturing-process requirements into mechanical concepts, layouts, and practical automation solutions.
• Design end-of-arm tooling, part presentation and handling systems, machine interfaces, guarding, and supporting fixtures.
• Create and release complete mechanical design packages, including 3D models, detailed drawings, GD&T, bills of material, component specifications, and assembly documentation.
• Work with the Systems team to integrate mechanical equipment with robot, controls, sensor, and programming requirements.
• Incorporate machine-safety requirements into equipment designs and contribute to risk assessments with EHS and Systems Engineering.
• Coordinate fabrication, purchasing, assembly, and modification of equipment with internal technicians, designers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Provide technical direction and design guidance to designers, technicians, and vendors supporting assigned projects.
• Support equipment installation, debugging, validation, and production launch; troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement robust corrective actions.
• Manage mechanical project activities for assigned work, including estimates, schedules, design risks, supplier coordination, and status communication.
• Assist in continuous improvement projects that increase manufacturing efficiency, product quality, ergonomics, and long-term equipment maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience designing manufacturing equipment, automation, fixtures, or machine components.
• Strong 3D CAD, mechanical-drawing, GD&T, tolerance-analysis, and design-for-manufacturing skills.
• Experience designing robotic machine-tending equipment, including end-of-arm tooling, work holding, part presentation, machine interfaces, and guarding.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication, assembly, pneumatics, vacuum systems, sensors, and common mechanical components.
• Ability to create complete, build-ready mechanical design packages and coordinate fabrication with internal and external resources.
• Hands-on experience supporting equipment installation, debugging, validation, and production launch.
• Working knowledge of machine-safety principles and ability to contribute to equipment risk assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cobots and/or industrial robots in manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing multi-operation manufacturing cells.
• Familiarity with selecting and integrating conveyors, linear motion, actuators, grippers, and material-handling components.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may provide technical direction to technicians or junior engineers and lead project efforts but typically does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods.
• May require repetitive motions such as utilizing a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.

Schedule

Standard hours Monday through Friday; occasional overtime or travel may be required.

Working Environment

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled.
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.
• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection).