(Buen Sueldo) Product Engineer (3D Design)...

Why Valmont Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

This is an individual contributor role. The primary functions of the Design Engineer include the engineering, design, and drafting of prestressed concrete poles required to ensure project objectives are met. This position is responsible for the structural analysis and design of concrete products fabricated by the site. This position will provide customer support, coordination with sales to help provide the appropriate products, and assistance to operations to insure the products are manufactured to specifications.

Essential Functions

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.

• Recommend changes in design criteria, analysis methods and drafting procedures, developing new methods when appropriate;
• Recommend tests to confirm theoretical designs when necessary and plan and coordinate the testing;

Communicate information about new ideas, product and system improvements, etc. to encourage increased morale and efficiency throughout the company and to enhance Valmont's image as a leader in our industry.

Follow standard design and development procedures, recommending updates to design procedures when needed

Provides design direction and technical support to other associate product engineers and product designers

Responsible for modifications to existing designs and products to meet changes in manufacturing capabilities, support cost reduction activities, and address reliability and warranty issues

Responsible for providing creative and innovative engineering solutions that aid in the resolution of field and manufacturing problems and in the maintenance and improvement of existing products

Responsible for maintaining good relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment

Responsible for reviewing and providing inputs to the product development procedure to ensure continuous improvement of processes

Responsible for providing technical design inputs and technical direction for design reviews

Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) :

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 3+ years relevant experience

Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Strong design ability with experience in visually communicating concepts to customers and internal resources

Demonstrates the ability to adapt designs aesthetically and proportionally

Proficiency with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project)

Strong working knowledge of 3D Computer-Aided Design Software

Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results