Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in agricultural markets across North America.
Väderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Intern will assist assisting manufacturing in improving product fit and finish as well as improving manufacturing processes.
Education/Experience
Must be enrolled in an Engineering degree program, mechanical or manufacturing preferred
Experience with Creo, Autodesk Inventor or equivalent CAD system
Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Core Competencies
Mechanically inclined
Strong Communication and organizational skills
Adaptable
Self-Starter
Must Work well individually and as part of a team.
Ability to think critically and analytically
Responsibilities
Research, design, and implement manufacturing equipment (fixtures, tools, machines)
Product/component simplification and standardization which included analysis of existing components, research on alternatives and design of new component layouts
Investigate, evaluate, document, and optimize existing manufacturing processes
The idea is that each intern works on a project that is tailored to the specific skills and interests of the candidate
Work Conditions
Moderate to high stress environment as work deadlines are reached
Time split between an office setting and various areas of the plant
Employee may be required to work in potentially hazardous environments requiring protective equipment
Employee may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oil
Employee may have to lift or move up to 50 lbs. with mechanical assistance
Top Skills
What We Do
Väderstad - Where farming starts The high quality Väderstad planters, seed drills and tillage equipment make any farmland reach its full potential. Väderstad – Where farming starts. Farm profits- our driving force Our driving force is to create flexible machines for soil cultivation and drilling that produce excellent results regardless of cropping system. All our machines are capable of several operations in a single pass and have a high work capacity – everything needed to save time, energy and money for the farmer. The long lifetime of our machines and their high resale value make them very cost-effective
