Mechanical Engineer, Principal
Sterling Engineering, Inc.
- Blaine, MN
- 2 days ago
- $140,000–$165,000 Per Year
Highlights
This role will be responsible for developing mechanical concepts, leading design efforts, supporting project execution, and providing technical guidance to engineering and project teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on mechanical engineer with strong machine design experience who can take ownership of complex projects from concept through completion.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Blaine, MN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $140,000–$165,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Blaine, Minnesota
Hire Type: Direct
Shift : 1st shift
Compensation:$140-165k
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k, Medical and Dental
Position Overview
We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership on custom automation and engineered equipment projects. This role will be responsible for developing mechanical concepts, leading design efforts, supporting project execution, and providing technical guidance to engineering and project teams.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on mechanical engineer with strong machine design experience who can take ownership of complex projects from concept through completion.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and development of custom automation and engineered equipment.
- Develop project concepts, layouts, designs, and engineering solutions.
- Provide technical guidance to engineers and project teams.
- Support proposals, quotations, cost estimates, and project planning.
- Perform engineering calculations, design reviews, and risk assessments.
- Select and work with vendors, suppliers, and outside engineering resources.
- Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, and documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience preferred.
- Strong experience with custom machinery, automation, machine design, or engineered equipment.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience taking projects from concept through design, build, and implementation.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers.
Preferred Experience
- Custom automation or machine-building environment.
- Robotics and automated equipment.
- Engineered-to-order machinery.
- Design for manufacturing and assembly.
- Vendor selection and technical sourcing.
- Experience supporting customer-facing engineering or project activities.
Why This Opportunity
- Technical leadership without moving completely away from hands-on engineering.
- Work on custom automation and complex engineered equipment.
- Opportunity to influence engineering standards, designs, and project execution.
- Collaborate with experienced Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, and Project Management teams.
- Strong opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take greater ownership of projects and technical direction.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.