Graduate Engineer

Cross Agricultural Engineering Ltd; Rathangan; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Agricultural Engineering Ltd in Rathangan is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, develop new and existing products, and collaborate with the workshop team from concept to manufacture. The position provides a supportive environment for graduates to grow and contributes real responsibility from early on. A degree in Mech, Manufacturing or Agricultural Engineering is required, and experience with CAD software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering field is essential.
• Strong interest in design and engineering crucial.
• Experience with CAD software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing products as a Graduate Design Engineer.
• Collaborate closely with the workshop team from concept to manufacture.
• Take ownership of projects and contribute ideas until completion.

Skills

Strong interest in design and engineering

Ability to work as part of a team

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Experience with CAD software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Cross Agricultural Engineering Ltd. is a leading engineering company specializing in the design and manufacturing of farm, biogas, commercial and food processing machinery. We are looking for a Graduate Design Engineer to join our expanding team at the Cross factory in Rathangan, Co. Kildare. This full‑time position is part of a training programme.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will play an active role in developing new and existing products. You will gain hands‑on experience working from concept through to manufacture, collaborating closely with the workshop team to bring designs to life. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to production, contributing ideas and seeing your work progress through to completion.

Benefits

We provide a supportive environment for graduates to grow and develop, with experience across all aspects of design and manufacturing on a wide range of projects. You will receive real responsibility from an early stage and the opportunity to contribute ideas and see your work progress through to completion.

Payment details will be discussed during the interview stages.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related discipline
• Strong interest in design and engineering
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail
• Experience with CAD software is desirable
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is an advantage
• Previous engineering or work placement experience is a bonus but not essential