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A domestic and international manufacturer of innovative, high quality row crop planters and auger wagons, has an immediate opening for a DESIGN ENGINEER.

Responsibilities are to create designs and specifications for new agricultural equipment products and to build, test and evaluate component and composite prototypes ensuring that all design goals and requirements are met. Responsibilities will include some engineering project leadership.

1. Assist in defining and determining feasibility of design concepts

2. Prepare new product design layouts utilizing different approaches in order to aid management in deciding best course of action

3. Prepare cost analysis in order to determine potential project costs

4. Do required engineering calculations to properly configure structural and functional components for function and durability

5. Determine piece part specifications insuring proper fit of all components in projected prototype/product

6. Produce individual piece part sketches, models and drawings for all parts required (both in-house and outsourced) in the project

7. Communicate effectively with proto shop and manufacturing engineering personnel during prototype and pilot builds

8. Analyze prototype and adjust designs as required before production build cycle begins

9. Work with other participants in testing programs

10. Conduct investigations and test as well as do layouts as required for any reported current production design problems or desired improvements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Ag Engineering (MS Preferred)

Minimum of 3 years machine design experience in an equipment manufacturing organization. (Design of agricultural or construction equipment preferred.)

Parametric 3D modeling experience required

AutoDesk Inventor experieince is preferred

Good communication skills

Detail oriented

Well organized

Ability to take direction and work independently or as part of a highly effective team