What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Brunel Energy?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Design Engineer to join a collaborative Engineering team in Sioux Falls, SD. This role is responsible for developing detailed engineering designs for manufactured products, machinery, and mechanical systems. The Design Engineer will play a key role in generating concepts, creating CAD models, and supporting the development of mechanical equipment from initial idea through prototyping and production.
The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative mechanical solutions in a hands-on, team-oriented environment with exposure to customers and product development initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Generate, evaluate, and analyze design concepts utilizing a fact-based approach.
- Develop detailed models, drawings, and specifications for mechanical equipment, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
- Prototype and test design concepts.
- Work with engineering and manufacturing team members and with customers to design and layout detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
- Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
- Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
- Interface with customers and customer service representatives to assist with troubleshooting, plan for projects, and gather feedback.
- Layout, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Qualities/Skills:
- Strong mechanical design and CAD modeling capabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable designs
- Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Self-motivated with a hands-on engineering mindset
- Collaborative team player with strong organizational skills
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or similar preferred (Associate’s degree with equivalent experience considered)
- Minimum 2 years of related design engineering experience preferred
- Proficiency with 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
- Experience with drafting and design for metal fabrication
- Familiarity with material handling equipment and grain systems considered an asset
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills for engineering calculations
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems preferred
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5–10%)
What We Offer
Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a full-time job. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with onboarding. We’ll get you going while you get on with the job.
About Us
Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000