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Industrial Engineer

DigiKey Electronics
United States, Minnesota, Thief River Falls
701 Brooks Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 22, 2025
DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page. ______________________________________________________________________ Position Overview:The Industrial Engineer has a lead role in small to medium scope and complexity projects and a strong supporting role in larger capacity expansions, focusing on defining processes, setting standards, and recording results. This role will leverage engineering "first principles" for designing tools, equipment, and processes for existing process improvements in the Product Distribution Center. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance. Responsibilities: Design process improvements, job aids and mechanical systems including documentation and training, while using statistical analysis and time study tools. Follow engineering "first principles" in equipment, process, and human factors design. Determine the correct level of automation needed for a given project, and how to integrate the human element with this automation. Design and improve processes as a subject matter expert for human factors including ergonomics, and time and motion studies. Work closely with PDC Operations, Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma teams to contribute to process improvements. Develop and implement engineered labor standards, and audit to verify alignment between documented and practiced process. Deploy root cause analysis approach to ergonomic, material handling and safety challenges. Play a pivotal role in educating and training others on the purpose, structure, and function of a Labor Management System. Provide documentation, training, and basic support for medium to complex issues. Be responsible for prototyping or designing a Proof of Concept. Work cross functionally across DigiKey departments and with 3rd party teams to lead areas of system installations and testing. Know the capabilities of the areas of design for which you are responsible. Design and deliver system components and processes that are human facing. Design and implement solutions to support overall system requirements. Participate with key Team Members within functional areas to build support for sustaining best practices and gain alignment on documented work instructions. Collaborate with Senior and Principal Industrial, Material Handling and Software Engineers, as well as end users. Spend a majority of time designing, integrating and delivering systems, processes, or controls. Provide design knowledge and expertise to support operations, engineering, maintenance and training. Good mechanical knowledge and demonstrated troubleshooting abilities. Understanding of the business function related to overall systems. Required, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or similar area of study (Required) Typically 0-5 years of work experience as an Industrial engineer or in a related field (Required) Physical Requirements: Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body Compensation: The base pay range for this position is: $74,800 to $102,800 Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate's work experience in related roles; the candidate's knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position. ______________________________________________________________________ Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity. DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal