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Design Engineer

Altec
Sandoval, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
Responsibilities

Job Description

A typical day for the design/applications engineer role would include developing products, configurations, and BOMs to meet customer specifications for quote development and production in addition to manufacturing support. Regular expectations would include BOM generation, CAD drawings (detail, schematic, and layout drawings), and interfacing with sales, suppliers, customers, and various internal departments to support and improve products.

Develop vehicle schematics and configurations

Design for customer quotation

Develop and maintain BOMs

Design new products/components

Know and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field

Communicate with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate

Support Operations, Sales, and Service

Interface directly with Suppliers and Customers

Learn and Utilize Lean principles to improve our products and processes

Work within any of the Altec departments as assigned to grow knowledge and skill for future Altec positions

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications: (Note: if the selected candidate meets the qualifications of a higher level in the Engineering Career Path, the level of this position may be adjusted upward).

ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering required

  • A degree in one of the following majors preferred:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • At least 2 years of lean manufacturing engineering experience (preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying

Your Organization

Opportunity

Altec Fenex has just announced an opening for an experienced Design Engineer to join the team! Located approximately one hour east of Saint Louis, MO in Sandoval, IL, Altec Fenex is poised to experience tremendous growth for years to come.

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay Transparency

Pay range: $72,800 to $82,900. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Salary : $72,800 - $82,900

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