Machine Design Engineer

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Responsible for designing and implementing proprietary manufacturing equipment projects to meet global production needs. This includes full project management, from conceptual development to fabrication drawings, procurement, manufacturing oversight, testing, and O&M documentation.

Essential Functions:
• Participate in conceptualizing, designing, and developing manufacturing equipment to meet global performance and quality needs.
• Create detailed 3D models, perform functional simulations, and verify design feasibility.
• Conduct risk assessments for design and manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to meet product specifications and standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure proper process, equipment, and project documentation is captured and stored digitally.
• Analyze costs, labor, and materials to identify cost reduction opportunities across projects.
• Monitor equipment performance post-implementation and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Travel up to 10%, primarily domestic, with occasional international travel.

Required Qualifications: 
•    Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering a technical degree with equivalent experience.  6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering/machine design required.
•    Construction / Machinery Project Management experience leading teams & managing vendors as a project manager and/or project team leader
•    Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project
•    Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor
•    Well-versed in robotics (Fanuc/Yaskawa/Kuka/Nachi)
•    Proficient designing/programming/troubleshooting PLC Hardware & Software (i.e. Control Logix 5000, Factory Talk Studio, etc.)

•    Ability to travel up to 10%, primarily domestic, with occasional international travel

Preferred Qualifications:
•    EIT or Professional Engineers License
•    MBA or MS Technical degree 
•    Finite element analysis experience
•    Knowledge of Lean tools and principles
 

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.

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