Sustaining engineer

Job Title: Sustaining and R&D Engineer (Engineer III)

Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly in Maple Grove, Minnesota

Duration: Long Term

Client: Emerson

Job Description We are seeking a Sustaining and R&D Engineer (Engineer III) with approximately 8 years of experience to support both sustaining engineering and new product development (NPD) initiatives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, hands-on mechanical engineer with strong communication skills and a background in SolidWorks modeling and test fixture development. This engineer will be part of a high-energy, fast-paced culture.

Key Responsibilities Sustaining Engineering:

• Provide mechanical expertise to support CAPA and design change activities
• Create solutions for design changes to address performance and end-of-life activities
• Design and assemble test fixtures (simple to mid-level complexity).
• Perform design verification testing and complete documentation for CAPAs and design changes.
• Author Design Verification protocols and reports related to design changes.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Contribute to housing and closure design for capital equipment.
• Support compliance testing processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• SolidWorks proficiency – essential for modeling and fixture design.
• Experience with test fixture development and testing.
• Exposure to electrical systems is a plus.
• Strong documentation and protocol ownership experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in mechanical engineering with exposure to electrical components.
• Experience in regulated environments (medical device or similar industries).
• Ability to adapt to changing onsite schedules and collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with injection molding and thermoplastics.