Associate Design Engineer

Valmont Industries; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Valmont Industries is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to design and analyze prestressed concrete poles. You will perform structural analysis, interpret customer specs, and coordinate with sales and operations to ensure product quality and manufacturability.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, familiarity with FEA and 3D CAD, and willingness to travel up to 10% for site or customer visits. A Master’s degree is a plus and knowledge of MS Office is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or higher required.
• Experience with finite element analysis and structural design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and standard MS Office tools.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and design prestressed concrete poles using FEA and other software.
• Interpret customer specifications and ensure manufacturability and cost targets.
• Provide engineering support to sales, operations and customers.

Kenntnisse

Civil Engineering

FEA

3D CAD

MS Office

Travel up to 10%

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

FEA Software

MS Project

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Design Engineer### Associate Design EngineerApply: Bellville TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2934711308 Hwy 36 Bellville Texas 77418-0640***Why Valmont*****We’re Here to Move the World Forward.**Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a *Fortune* 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. *We are the modern workforce*. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.**A Brief Summary of This Position:**This is an individual contributor role. The primary responsibilities of the Design Engineer include the engineering, design, and drafting ofprestressed concrete poles required to ensure project goals are met. You will oversee the structural analysis and design of concreteproducts fabricated by the site. You will provide customer support, coordination with sales to help provide the appropriate products, andassistance to operations to nsure the products are manufactured to specifications. You will use in-house consultation of colleagues andPrincipal Engineers to assure specifications are met and receive consultation from Manufacturing to ensure design efficiency andmanufacturability. You must improve your knowledge of existing assemblies and keep up to date manufacturing capabilities. **Essential Functions:*** You will report to the Director of Engineering - Concrete and you will not have any direct or indirect reports* Analyze and design products by Finite Element Method and other structural design software taking into consideration both public safety and minimum cost (competitiveness and profitability)* Interpret customer specifications, customer needs, and market/sales needs* Understand the fabrication processes and quality assurance requirements and methods used by Valmont* Communicate engineering data to the customer and others. The latter includes itemizing cost-related requirements of a quotation, including weights, reviewing engineering drawings and evaluating as-built products. Interrelationships and communications will promote a professional attitude towards work and the office environment* Recommend changes in design criteria, analysis methods and drafting procedures, and developing new methods* Recommend tests to confirm theoretical designs and coordinate the testing* Communicate information about new ideas, product and system improvements to encourage increased morale and efficiency throughout the company and to enhance Valmont's image as a leader in our industry.* Follow standard design procedures, recommending updates to design procedures when needed* Provide design direction and technical support to other associate product engineers and product designers* Oversee modifications to existing designs and products to meet changes in manufacturing capabilities, support cost reduction activities, and address reliability and warranty issues* Provide engineering solutions that aid in the resolution of field and manufacturing problems and in the maintenance and improvement of existing products* Maintain good relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment* Improve personal technical competence to participate in new design concepts using the latest technology* Review and provide inputs to the product development procedure to ensure continuous improvement of processes* Provide technical design inputs and technical direction for design reviews* Provide technical support to other departments to meet the needs of our customers **Other Important Details**:The Design Engineer is a project team associate working with partners to develop activities required to meet product requirements. The position is accountable to meeting milestone dates for those projects assigned. The Design Engineer attends technical design review meetings, provides technical design inputs, and direction when needed. As a Design Engineer, you must improve your knowledge of existing assemblies, keep up-to-date on manufacturing capabilities, and developing an awareness of the field usage of our products.**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering* Proficiency with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project)* Working knowledge of 3D Computer-Aided Design Software* Travel up to 10% of the time. May include international travel.**Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications**:* Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering* Professional Engineering License* Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis* Work experience in Prestressed Concrete design* Experience with FEA setup and virtual testing for structural elements**Benefits**Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:* Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)* 401k retirement plan with company match* Paid time off* Employer paid life insurance* Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave* Work Life Support* Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year* Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and moreValmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].