Associate Electrical Engineer

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.

Why Graco?

Join Graco as an Electrical Engineer for the Contractor Equipment Division in Rogers, MN. In this role, you will design and qualify electronics for industry-leading products used by contractors worldwide.

Build a versatile skillset by designing both hardware and software. Our electrical engineers write embedded firmware and control algorithms, design circuit boards, work with batteries and battery management, design user interfaces, iOS and Android Apps, work with marketing, manufacturing, end-user customers, and much more.

Become a leader by taking on the challenge of new product development. Graco leadership is often homegrown, with an emphasis on teamwork and hands-on experience.

We are always innovating. Our team drives for the best possible product while meeting project targets of cost, schedule, and manufacturability. Our design cycle is fast, launching new products yearly.

Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Contractor Equipment Division (CED) in Rogers, MN. At CED, our product line meets the needs of painting, striping, texturing, protective coating, fire proofing, spray foam and general contractors and includes all types of airless sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, spray foam rigs and other proportioning solutions.

What You Will do at Graco

• Eagerness to learn and ask questions

• Grow your engineering skills while learning to solve complex challenges

• Participate in the creation and qualification of new designs, in addition to supporting existing designs

• Learn the engineering tools needed for daily tasks

• Learn to write embedded software in C/C++

• Learn to design circuit boards in Altium Designer

• Successfully complete assigned tasks in a reasonable time frame

• Develop understanding of Graco products through hands-on use

• Interact daily on-site with team, including lab work, project meetings, and design discussions

• Provide A+ experience for co-workers and customers

What You Will Bring to Graco

• BS degree in electrical or computer engineering

• 0-1 years of engineering experience

• Developing strong technical aptitude

• Able to understand and follow a plan

• Interest in new product development

• Problem solving and troubleshooting ability

• Capable of making good design decisions

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Positive attitude, team work, and motivation

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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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.