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.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of fast-moving, growing company - especially candidates committed to quality, innovation and solving customer problems. Graco was proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018 and 2019.

• Position could be located in our Minneapolis, Rogers, or Anoka, MN locations

Job Purpose

To support design and development of products used in Fluid Handling systems. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.

Essential Duties

• Participate in new product development as a member of a design team by:
• Analysis of competitive products
• Creation of detailed design drawings
• Analysis of design to applicable standards (SAE, UL, etc.)
• Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (Finite Element Analysis, etc.)
• Review of instruction manuals and product literature
• Lab and field testing

• Work effectively in a team environment

• Analysis of Graco and competitive products including performance, features, cost, etc.
• Assist in standard product support activities, such as:
• Analyzing and writing products for Engineering Change Orders
• Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab or field

• "Minors" (cost reduction, packages, product upgrade)

• Maintain current level of technical knowledge
• Develop knowledge of:
• Graco product line
• Operational systems
• Graco and industry design standards
• Graco Quality Management System

• Graco customer applications and requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Completion of second year in engineering program
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good mechanical/electrical aptitude

Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco!

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 expectations are high. That's why we are always looking to hire the brightest and the best!