Design Engineer in Training

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  • Langbank, SK
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
SummaryVäderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.The Engineer in Training reporting to Design Group Manager, is responsible for all facets of the product lifecycle. The Engineer in Training will work with all departments to continuously improve our product lines and exceed customer expectations.Education/Experience
  • University Degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 2-3 years in a progressive engineering role with design engineering preferred
  • Excellent computer skills are essential
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Extensive knowledge of Creo or equivalent CAD programs
  • Project Management skills are an asset
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and electrical circuits are assets
  • Knowledge of and experience with current farming practices and equipment an asset
  • Safety training an asset
  • LEAN training an asset
Why Work with Us?
  • Four-day work week, every week is a long weekend!
  • Vaderstad offers a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and pension matching.
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits are 100% paid by the Vaderstad.
  • Flexible work environment
  • Vaderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve
Core Competencies
  • Mentor junior employees
  • Maintain membership to APEGS
  • Mechanically inclined and understand current metal and plastic fabrication techniques
  • Self-starter
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Confident, imaginative and desire to learn continuously
  • Work well individually and as part of a team
  • Easily adaptable to new situations
  • Able to think critically and analytically
  • Continuously strive to create the highest quality product
Accountabilities
  • Using the change management process create and maintain computer models and drawings of equipment components for all product lines
  • Complete design analysis and design refinement
  • Write and follow through with testing reports
  • Communicate with all internal departments as well as outside vendors and customers to create design solutions
  • Identify areas to improve quality, cost and equipment features
  • Follow internal standards and policies
Work Conditions
  • Primarily a typical office working environment
  • Shop exposure is required during the prototyping and testing phases
  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
  • Work is performed in a combination of environments which require the usage of Personal Protective Equipment
  • This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oils
  • Job anxiety, tension and mental stress can occur from time to time in meeting deadlines, confrontation, interruptions, long meetings and responding to general duties
  • Overtime as required

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