Job Description

This is Where Tradition Becomes Legend 

Ritchie Engineering Co., Inc. is a family-owned company that has been innovating HVAC & Refrigeration tools and test equipment for more than 75 years. From idea conception through development, production, and shipment; every team member plays a crucial role ensuring the quality, reliability, and efficiency of these American-made products.

What We Offer:

 Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones:

Benefits 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% company match with no vesting schedule on up to 4% of your contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We value work life balance and offer a generous PTO plan for non-exempt employees. Employees that work 40 hours per week will start with 120 hours annually (52 hours during your first six months and 68 hours during your second six months). The accrual rate increases with tenure, reaching up to 182 hours annually after 20+ years of service. 
• Referral program: Earn rewards for helping the team grow

Compensation

• As you evaluate your career options, we recognize that salary is a key consideration. For this role, the pay range is $20.00-25.00 per hour, with individual compensation determined by your unique skills, experience level, and other relevant factors

Schedule: Enjoy a 4-day work week, 10-hours a day (Monday–Thursday Between 6:00am and 6:00pm).

• Additional hours may be required during busier times

What You Will be Doing:

Performs entry-level tasks to support the research and development of new products including validation testing, reporting, and design in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work with department and cross functional project teams to design products/tools for HVAC technicians
• Support department goals by performing testing and evaluation of prototype and production parts, production support, and developing specifications for Ritchie Engineering product ideas
• Transform initial rough product designs into working production ready documents using SolidWorks
• Review engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards
• Update/change released production documentation utilizing current change process
• Develop Bill of Materials that will be entered into business system using ECM Process
• Create production ready drawings for parts and assemblies using SolidWorks in a timely manner
• Use SolidWorks Best Practices to ensure accurate, editable, and complete models and drawings
• Support process engineering requirements by updating necessary documents per required changes
• Maintain file revision utilizing current Engineering Data Management System 
• Communicate potential design problems or issues in a timely manner to the responsible team member 
• Build test plans, perform validation testing, and write test reports
• Analyze competitive products

• Other duties as assigned including training others on known processes

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college pursuing an Engineering or similar degree
• Experienced in 3D CAD modeling software
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English
• Highly organized, self-motivated and can work independently
• Must be highly self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Experienced with Solidworks
• Experienced with ERP systems

Where and How You Will Work

On-site Engagement and Collaboration:

This role works on-site in Bloomington, MN, where your direct contributions will make a real impact. Being in person will allow you to collaborate closely with others, build meaningful relationships, and play a key role in our company success. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Required to sit, stand, walk, handle or feel objects, tools and controls
• Vision required to inspect products and documents in detail
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; some workstations require lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds

Work Environment:

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, may work near moving equipment, and exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.