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Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Where You'll Work - White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco, Inc.

White Knight was established in 1995 and has consistently developed and manufactured high-quality products. We are a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the semiconductor, Solar Cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic and industrial markets.

Ready to join us?

The Associate Mechanical Engineer will support the design, development, and standard product support for products used in fluid handling systems. This individual will contribute as a key engineering team member by generating ideas, providing input, and conducting technical analyses. Responsibilities include developing product specifications, creating detailed designs, and conducting compliance analysis using engineering tools. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide product development, conduct design reviews, and manage process improvements. Additionally, the role involves identifying and troubleshooting product issues, initiating corrective actions, and staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance product performance and meet customer needs.

What You Will Do at Graco

Product Development and Engineering Tasks

• Perform engineering tasks in developing new products and cost reduction.
• Participate in the development of Product Specifications.
• Produce conceptual designs and guide the development process to create practical designs using 3D CAD.
• Create detailed design drawings.
• Identify applicable standards and conduct analysis to meet those standards.
• Utilize engineering analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics ).
• Review instruction manuals and product literature.
• Define and lead prototype development and lab/field tests.

Project Leadership and Team Collaboration

• Work with manufacturing on process development and drawing updates. .
• Conduct design and safety reviews.
• Participate in new product development as a member of a design team.
• Communicate threats to schedules and participate in release-for-sale activities.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Product Support and Continuous Improvement

• Assist in standard product support activities, such as analyzing and writing Engineering Change Orders.
• Troubleshoot product problems in manufacturing, lab, or field settings.
• Apply and develop knowledge of Graco's operational systems, industry standards, Quality Management System, and customer applications.

Learning and Market Awareness

• Stay current with developments in technical fields to maintain technical expertise.
• Gain knowledge of Graco's product line and customer applications.
• Monitor emerging trends in customer markets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent field.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in new product development with demonstrated repeated success producing innovative and successful products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to effectively contribute to product development and standard product support initiatives.

Accelerators

• Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.
• Semiconductor experience and knowledge.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.e-verify.gov/.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.