Design Engineer II

Superior Ind; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – company covers 75% of premiums

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401K retirement account with 5% company match

Job summary

Superior Ind is seeking a Design Engineer II to contribute to the design and development of custom vibratory equipment. The role involves hands-on work in design analysis, prototyping, and testing, significantly impacting the aggregate industry.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering and have experience with SolidWorks and AutoDesk Inventor. Employee benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K retirement account.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
• Understanding of drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and design custom vibratory equipment for the aggregate market.
• Perform testing and prototyping for new products.
• Assist field teams in troubleshooting equipment issues.

Skills

Drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances

Mechanical power relationships

Shaft, bearing, and power transmission design

Strengths of materials and structural analysis

Motion and dynamics principles

SolidWorks

AutoDesk Inventor

FEA simulation and interpretation

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Related education

Job description

Job Description

As a Design Engineer II at Superior Industries, you'll play a key role in the design and development of custom vibratory equipment from concept to manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to get hands‑on involvement in design analysis, testing, prototyping, and cross‑team collaboration — offering comprehensive engineering involvement in the product life cycle and impact on the aggregate industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and detail custom vibratory equipment for the aggregate market
• Design and detail custom vibratory equipment
• Perform testing and prototyping of new products
• Assist production teams and field teams in troubleshooting equipment issues
• Perform design analysis for components
• Complete bills of material
• Evaluate and implement design changes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related education
• Thorough understanding of:
  • Drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances
  • Mechanical power relationships such as horse power, torque, speed, ratios
  • Shaft, bearing, and power transmission design and analysis
  • Strengths of materials and structural analysis
  • Motion and dynamics principles such as g-force and natural frequency
• Training and/or experience in using SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, Au or similar 3D CAD software
• Training and/or experience in FEA simulation and interpretation
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Expectations of Employees

• Embrace Core Values: Serving Others, High Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Culture of Opportunity & Long-Term Relationships
• Projects are functional, easily manufactured, and meet customer expectations
• Component design is completed according to schedule
• Design analysis, drawings, and bills of material are accurate
• Use SolidWorks, Windows-based, and Google-based programs effectively

Traits of Successful Employees

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks according to planned schedule
• Willingness to help out where needed

Employee Benefits

• Weekly paycheck
• Medical insurance — company covers 75% of premiums
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401K retirement account with 5% company match

*Must be authorized to work in the United States