Junior Machine Design Engineer – CAD, Testing & Prototyping

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical)

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. seeks an Associate Machine Design Engineer in Omaha to assist with mechanical design, documentation, testing, and implementation of proprietary manufacturing equipment.

You will work under senior engineers, learning the full equipment development lifecycle and delivering safe, reliable machinery. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in mechanical or agricultural engineering with up to 3 years of experience, some robotics/PLC familiarity, and basic CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent
• Up to 3 years in manufacturing engineering/machine design
• Basic knowledge of robotics and PLCs
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project
• Familiarity with machine controls and steel metallurgy/welding

Responsibilities

• Support conceptual design and development of proprietary manufacturing equipment
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and drawings for design, fabrication, and assembly
• Assist with design reviews, verification, and troubleshooting
• Support risk assessments and mitigation actions for mechanical safety/usability
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and BOMs
• Provide on-site engineering support during build, installation, and commissioning
• Assist with equipment testing, data collection, and cost reduction initiatives
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, procurement and quality teams

Skills

MS Project

Robotics knowledge

PLC familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault)

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. seeks an Associate Machine Design Engineer in Omaha to assist with mechanical design, documentation, testing, and implementation of proprietary manufacturing equipment.

You will work under senior engineers, learning the full equipment development lifecycle and delivering safe, reliable machinery. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in mechanical or agricultural engineering with up to 3 years of experience, some robotics/PLC familiarity, and basic CAD skills.