Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer – Lexington, NE

Principal Functions of the Position:

Development of product to optimum performance standards. Designs may include structural, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, from concept through prototype build, testing and production with minimal product development time of new and existing products. Product design work will include creating, as well as maintaining, detailed CAD models, layouts, drawings and product bills of materials through Engineering Change Notices. Will also be responsible for communication, coordination and assistance of other departments, such as Sales, Service, Production, Technical writing, Tooling and Prototype. Additional duties are determination of appropriate tools, controls and processes for testing and manufacturing of designs and other projects as requested by the Engineering Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops multiple design solutions and CAD layouts to determine ideal design.
• Performs engineering calculations required to attain optimum performance expectations.
• Provides specifications of raw material and components.
• Prepares accurate, complete and detailed part, weldment and assembly drawings.
• Manage projects to meet design and time expectations.
• Engages in the prototyping, testing and tooling processes of product and components.
• Manages multiple Engineering Change Notices to meet time expectations.
• Assists Unverferth internal and external customers to ensure project success.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Provides periodic project and documentation support as directed by the Design Engineer Manager.
• Follows and assists in developing engineering standards and processes.
• Conducts and participates in reviews of internal designs and Engineering Change Notices

Physical Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

Pre- Requisitions:

• Minimum BS Degree with 3 years of design and manufacturing experience of agricultural equipment. An equivalent experience amount in other equipment types will be considered.
• Strong experience and knowledge level of a 3-D CAD program. Autodesk Inventor & Vault preferred. Other programs such as Catia, Pro-E, Solid Works or Solid Edge will be considered.
• Prior design experience using steel fabrication processes and equipment, i.e. saw, plasma, laser, punch, and forming.
• Prior design experience using machining processes and operations, i.e. lathe, VMC, and HMC.
• Prior design experience of weldments for hand and robotic welding processes, along with general welding knowledge.
• Prior experience in design and machining of steel and iron castings is preferred.
• Prior product development project coordination. Determining and coordinating fabrication, welding process, fixturing and tooling needs for prototyping, and production.
• Prior experience in designing, operating and using agricultural equipment along with general farming operations.
• Prior work experience developing and supporting product and design support documentation, i.e., Product Manuals, Department standards.
• Prior experience designing control systems.
• Prior experience with ISOBUS systems.
• Proficiency with written, verbal, presentation, and telephone communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft products including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Benefits:

• $0 Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Profit Sharing (up to 15% of wages) and 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program

About Us:

• Family owned, world class farm equipment manufacturing since 1948
• Wide variety of agricultural implementations
• State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and equipment
• Focus on quality manufacturing while maintaining a safe and healthy workforce