Position Posted November 1, 2007
Machine Designer
Design functional, efficient automated machinery in a timely manner.
Primary Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Adhere to, support and promote the Aagard vision and culture statements
- Demonstrate professional, respectful interaction with other team members
- Accurately and professionally represent Aagard to customers and vendors
- Utilize background knowledge, engineering practices, and physical and mathematical principles in the creation of sound machine designs
- Complete machine design from start to finish, meeting project requirements and Aagard Standards, and within the project timeline
- Develop new concepts of equipment design to accomplish automation tasks
- At least 80% of workday will be spent working on a computer
- Occasional travel for engineering purposes is required
- Continually look for ways to improve Aagard product and processes
- Provide support to fabrication and assembly departments during the machine build process
- Work with outside vendors in selection of parts and materials
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of drafting/engineering techniques and terminology
- Skilled and efficient use of computer design/drafting software to develop and detail machine designs
- Good grasp of material types and properties, as well as familiarity with types of purchase parts used in automated equipment
- High level of understanding of mechanical principles
- Effective communicator who can lead other engineering personnel to successful project design outcome, and can make presentations to customers
- Possess familiarity with machinery fabrication and assembly environments
- Understand and value working as a team to accomplish goals
Education & Experience
- Minimum 2 year degree in mechanical engineering or drafting program, or minimum of 5 years experience in related position
Employment Application
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