Design Engineer Intern
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
Enrolled in or graduate of an accredited Engineering University Program
Skills & Experience
- Good interpersonal relations
- Farm background (preferred)
- Internships or experience with projects focused on machinery manufacturing or design.
- Knowledge of mechanical components, hydraulic systems, and electro-mechanical systems
- Familiarity with Agricultural Machinery and Manufacturers.
- Familiarity with various types of agricultural production systems
- Familiarity with a CAD system, FEA software, design calculations
- Experience with hands-on skills such as welding, machining, and mechanical assembly.