Design Engineer

United. Inspired. Performance unites us, innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for candidates who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. Innovation is an important part of our DNA. If you appreciate an environment where you get to think new and constantly evolve, you will thrive here.

Join Our Team as a Design Engineer at Epiroc!

As a Product Design Engineer, you'll be an integral part of our R&D Engineering organization based in Milwaukie, Oregon. You’ll be working with multidisciplinary cross functional teams and product development engineers to transform products through the New Product Design (NPD) lifecycle. While gaining valuable experience with the existing portfolio of products.  You’ll be focused on delivering world class products for customers in the railroad maintenance field who keep the world moving. 

Work Type: This position will be based onsite at our Milwaukie, OR facility. This job opening is not eligible for immigration/work visa sponsorship. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver market driven products in a fast-paced collaborative environment that meet customer and manufacturing requirements. 
• Engineer mechanical components, subsystems, and assemblies from concept through design, analysis, prototyping, and validation testing.
• Ensure designs meet technical, manufacturing, cost, and commercial requirements.
• Work directly with production to provide assembly drawings, product details, and support for manufacturability.
• Partner with manufacturing teams and suppliers on technical activities and design feasibility.
• Collaborate with Quality to support FAIs, deviation approvals, quality audits, and CTQ definition.
• Develop mechanical concepts that prioritize ergonomics and user interaction.
• Participate in lab testing, manufacturing trials, and field testing; perform hands‑on work in the engineering test lab and shop floor.
• Conduct DFMEA, linear tolerance analyses, and structured problem‑solving (8D, Shainin, 5‑Why).
• Apply product development and project management best practices to maintain timelines and deliverables.
• Identify potential intellectual property and support the creation of patents.
• Create accurate and complete 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings with proper GD&T (Pro‑E preferred).

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $90,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This range reflects our commitment to fair pay based on skills, experience, and market standards.

Knowledge/Education:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, with strong foundational engineering and machine design skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience improving cost, quality, and design of existing mechanical products.
• Experience supporting production, including reviewing assembly methods and resolving build issues.
• Proficiency with Pro‑E/Creo for 3D modeling and 2D drawings with GD&T.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong collaboration skills working with manufacturing, suppliers, and quality functions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and defend technical decisions.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical testing, troubleshooting, and design verification.
• Familiarity with intellectual property processes and contribution to patent development (preferred).

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.

About us. Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Our global headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden and we have around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more at epirocgroup.com.

As a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools and attachments, our premium brands include Paladin, LaBounty, Pengo, Dubuis, and STANLEY which offer premier equipment and services in more than 200 product categories.

We succeed in our core business because we are passionate innovators with courage to change. With collaboration and mutual confidence, teams and individuals trust and support each other’s abilities to offer solutions. Together, we lead the way to make mining and construction more sustainable.

Epiroc offers rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities. Recognition for your hard work includes:

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date 
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine 
• Wellness program 
• Short and long-term disability insurance 
• Life and AD&D insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 401(k) plan 
• Direct deposit 
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Paid Vacation 

Join us, and be part of a diverse, innovative and highly collaborative team. An inclusive workplace that allows people to thrive. Inclusion is foundational for our Epiroc culture. We want all our people to have a strong sense of belonging. As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures, and professional areas, inclusive behavior is something we expect from ourselves and each other. We are continually looking for ways to strengthen our inclusive culture.

A place where we all matter. Epiroc’s diversity approach is holistic, and our goal is to continue attracting, developing and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

Employment at Epiroc is “at-will,” which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in a signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. Signature of this document serves as acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

Epiroc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

United. Inspired. Performance unites us, Innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward. In the 150 countries where you can find Epiroc, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support of their leaders. We are committed to giving you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity, and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere. 

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