Associate Design Engineer

Essential Functions:

Responsible for developing new and innovative designs to meet the needs of customers

Work with a cross-functional team in a collaborative environment to ensure the highest quality designs and product

Participate in technical design review meetings and conference calls and provide mechanical design direction and input

Follow standard design and development procedures, recommending updates to design procedures when needed

Coordinate the activities of the Engineering Technicians and participate in testing activities

Responsible for implementing all phases of project plans and monitoring progress per established schedule and budget targets

Responsible for maintaining good relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient and inclusive working environment

Responsible for the detailed project documentation required by Valmont Product Development procedures

Responsible for advancing personal technical competence in order to continue advancing product and capabilities

Responsible for reviewing and providing inputs to the product development procedure to ensure continuous improvement

Responsible for coordinating and conducting laboratory or field testing as situations dictate

Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers

This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

This role may require up to 10% travel (domestic or international)

Work with individuals from Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Operations, Service and Engineering Services to ensure design efficiency and manufacturability

Collaborate with our extensive dealer network to support Engineering initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Project management experience

Experience with Creo (Pro/E), ANSYS, RISA 3D, Adobe Acrobat, QAD, and Windchill

Knowledge of steel metallurgy, welding processes, and fatigue design of welded steel structures

Familiarity with mechanized irrigation systems

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with interest in obtaining PE licensure

Experience working with Agile methodologies

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.