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Designer

Husco
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Snapshot of the Role

Our Designers are hands-on problem solvers who collaborate closely with Husco’s Advanced Manufacturing team to bring innovative, customer-driven equipment designs to life. In this role, you’ll translate ideas into functional models, tackle complex design challenges, and help shape solutions that drive real impact. If you are detail oriented, quick to pick up new techniques, and naturally collaborative, this role will be a great fit for you. Our Designers combine a strong mechanical/technical foundation with the ability to shift gears quickly in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll be Doing:

  • Create Complete and Accurate Prints and Solid Models: Responsible for the creation and improvement of component drawings and solid models. Work closely with the Manufacturing team to prepare conceptual sketches of new automation equipment from required specifications. Able to grasp new component design concepts, creating design layouts that determine the relationship between components, tolerances, allocation of space, and component geometry.
  • Design for Assembly and Manufacturability: Investigate design options to reduce cost, improve performance, and optimize manufacturability. Ensure design features, dimensions, tolerances, and allowances conform to functional and manufacturing requirements. Participate in machine assembly and set-up in accordance with produced drawings and documentation- involvement from design to production.
  • Design Change Requirements: Properly update and store prints in necessary locations with care toward ensuring revision control is maintained. Will be involved with redesign concepts to improve performance.
  • Scale Steep Learning Curve: Rapidly expand equipment and component knowledge. A wide variety of new machines and applications are developed within the Advanced Manufacturing department, requiring a successful Designer to grasp concepts and build a deep knowledge of component design requirements and available devices quickly.

What You’ll Need:

  • Associate’s Degree (or equivalent military or formal training) in Mechanical Design or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of CAD design experience (SolidWorks is a plus).
  • Thorough understanding of engineering drawing practices, ANSI standards, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics experience preferred.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • 100% tuition reimbursement and support for continued learning
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • 3 weeks of paid time off 12 paid holidays
  • Ample volunteer opportunities
  • Employee-led clubs and sports teams

Who We Are:

Imagine a place where your career can soar, where innovation meets excellence, and where your contributions truly matter. Welcome to Husco.

Here, you’ll find the freedom to shape your work and leave a lasting impact. We believe in empowering you to grow personally and professionally, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge.

Your role at Husco goes beyond the ordinary – you’ll be at the forefront of supporting teams that develop innovative hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems that enhance efficiency and performance. These products make a real difference globally, building the communities we live in, growing the food that feeds us, and enhancing transportation around the world.

Join our vibrant, industry-leading team and experience a culture that values your creativity, dedication, and drive. Together, we’re not just achieving goals; we’re setting new standards and making a positive impact every day.

(HUSCO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.)

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