Mechanical Design Engineer - Dairy Ventilation & 3D Layouts

VES-Artex; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VES-Artex in Wisconsin seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to create back-of-the-barn layouts and drawing packages for ventilation, soaking, and related equipment. You will translate customer and site needs into Revit/AutoCAD layouts and 3D models, supporting design and product development.

The role involves collaborating with sales, project teams, and customers, performing on-farm evaluations, and traveling as needed to ensure installation-ready drawings and compliant designs in a dairy

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in drafting, mechanical design, engineering technology, or a related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in drafting, drawing development, building layouts, or a related design role preferred.
• Working knowledge of drafting and architectural practices and methods.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD required, with the ability to create and modify detailed building layouts and drawing packages.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D mechanical CAD software preferred.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate with sales, customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Highly proficient using MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with agricultural buildings, ventilation systems, dairy facilities, or related equipment is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a dairy environment with varied environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop barn layouts and drawing packages showing placement and integration of ventilation, soaking, controls, steel, and equipment.
• Create 2D/3D barn layouts in Revit/AutoCAD; prepare installation drawings and details.
• Coordinate with sales, estimators, project teams, dealers, and customers on site requirements.
• Interpret architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and coordinate equipment within building plans.
• Design solutions for operational needs, including custom equipment within standard requirements.
• Use SolidWorks to model 3D parts and produce drawings.
• Maintain design specs, customer drawings, installation details, and test reports.
• Communicate with contractors and stakeholders to resolve layout and field issues.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and field teams on designs and installs.
• Assist in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of issues.
• Manage engineering changes and change orders with limited resources.
• Travel for on-farm evaluations and field verification.
• Attend technical trade shows as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in drafting/architectural/mechanical design or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

VES-Artex in Wisconsin seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to create back-of-the-barn layouts and drawing packages for ventilation, soaking, and related equipment. You will translate customer and site needs into Revit/AutoCAD layouts and 3D models, supporting design and product development.

The role involves collaborating with sales, project teams, and customers, performing on-farm evaluations, and traveling as needed to ensure installation-ready drawings and compliant designs in a dairy