Design Engineer – 8 - Month Term
Job Summary
We are looking for passionate Engineers with a desire to design the next generation of productive harvesting equipment. You need to be ready to participate in a team environment in the development and the continuous improvement of innovative, market leading product designs. Team compositions vary and change, but consistently involve multiple engineers, technologists, team leaders, prototype shop and test personnel. There are also cross-functional interactions with supply chain, marketing, product support, publications, manufacturing, and other specialists.
Responsibilities
- Participation as a team member in project activities as assigned.
- Develop detailed product designs to meet objectives of performance, cost, durability, etc.
- Development of CAD models, drawings, and supporting information that meet MacDon requirements.
- Engineering analysis of designs using hand calculations, FEA software, and other tools.
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate product design risks.
- Prototype build planning and support.
- Product verification and validation through lab and field-testing.
- Travel to support product field-testing.
- Supporting cross-functional activities (purchasing, manufacturing, quality, publications, product support, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Engineering or Technology program
- Eligibility for APEGM or CTTAM registration
Skills & Experience
- Experience with projects focused on heavy machinery manufacturing or design.
- Knowledge of mechanical components, hydraulic systems, and electro-mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with a CAD system, FEA software, design calculations.
- Experience with hands-on skills such as welding, machining, and mechanical assembly.
- Familiarity with various types of agricultural production systems is an asset.
- Familiarity with Agricultural Machinery and Manufacturers is an asset.
- Farm background is an asset.
Location: Winnipeg, MB