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Associate Design Engineer
Valmont Industries, Inc.. Develop new and innovative designs to meet customer needs .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical and Agricultural Engineering, with a strong focus on 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, and project management. Capable of collaborating across teams to deliver innovative designs while maintaining high-quality standards and effective communication.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Engineering Degree3D CAD ProficiencyFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Project Management ExperienceEngineer in Training (EIT) Certification
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Hard Skills
3D CADFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Project ManagementSteel Metallurgy KnowledgeWelding Processes KnowledgeFatigue Design of Welded Steel StructuresAgile MethodologiesMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsProblem-Solving InitiativeIntegrityPassion for Results
Tools & Technologies
Creo (Pro/E)ANSYSRISA 3DAdobe AcrobatQADWindchill
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineer in Training (EIT) CertificationPE Licensure Interest
Industry Keywords
Mechanical DesignProduct Development ProceduresManufacturabilityField TestingMechanized Irrigation Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop new and innovative designs to meet customer needs
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality designs and products
- Participate in technical design review meetings and conference calls, providing mechanical design direction and input
- Follow standard design and development procedures and recommend updates when needed
- Coordinate Engineering Technicians' activities and participate in testing
- Implement project plans and monitor progress against established schedules and budgets
- Maintain relationships with customers, field personnel, and Valmont departments
- Prepare detailed project documentation required by Valmont Product Development procedures
- Advance personal technical competence and knowledge of Valmont products and manufacturing capabilities
- Review and provide input to product development procedures for continuous improvement
- Coordinate and conduct laboratory or field testing as needed
- Provide technical support to other departments
- Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Operations, Service, and Engineering Services to ensure design efficiency and manufacturability
- Collaborate with Valmont's dealer network to support Engineering initiatives
- Report to the Director of Engineering
- Travel up to 10% domestically or internationally as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Mechanical aptitude with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Experience with 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Willingness to travel up to 10%, including international travel
- Demonstrated initiative, integrity, and passion for solving problems and delivering results
- Project management experience preferred
- Experience with Creo (Pro/E), ANSYS, RISA 3D, Adobe Acrobat, QAD, and Windchill preferred
- Knowledge of steel metallurgy, welding processes, and fatigue design of welded steel structures preferred
- Familiarity with mechanized irrigation systems preferred
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with interest in obtaining PE licensure preferred
- Experience working with Agile methodologies preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more