Engineer Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Join VAL-CO Industries in New Holland, PA, as a Full-Time Application Engineer Designer and be a part of a dynamic team that values integrity, creativity, and respect. This onsite role offers a unique opportunity to blend engineering expertise with innovative design solutions in the agriculture industry. You will engage directly with clients, ensuring their needs are met with our customer-focused approach. The pay for this exciting position ranges from $53k to $60k, reflecting your skills and contributions to our driven team.

Experience a workplace culture that is not only fun but also forward-thinking, where your ideas can shape the future of agriculture. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Apply your engineering and design talent while enjoying collaborative projects that make a real impact in the community. Embrace a position that promises personal growth and professional fulfillment.

A little about us

At VAL-CO we work together as a global leader in providing innovative, value-focused products and services to the poultry, livestock and horticultural industries. We believe in all that we do by valuing people, integrity, quality, profitability, and stewardship. VAL-CO recognizes the importance and value of our employees and their families, and our customers and vendors. Each of their contributions are an integral part of the company's overall success.

Day to day as a Application Engineer Designer

The Application Engineer Designer at VAL-CO Industries is a vital individual contributor responsible for developing and implementing innovative engineering solutions in the agriculture sector. In this role, you will leverage your engineering knowledge to design and layout products and systems while maintaining a high level of technical expertise in industry standards and design software. You will create precise technical drawings and construction documents that clearly convey design intent, aiding Project Management in executing solutions effectively. This position emphasizes communication, requiring you to engage with Sales teams to ensure that quotes and drawings uphold the integrity of our engineering standards. By thinking both analytically and creatively, you will provide complete system solutions using VAL-CO equipment that align with our core values.

Your decision-making capabilities will shape the customer experience, ensuring that each project reflects our commitment to quality in every aspect.

What you need to be successful

To thrive as an Application Engineer Designer at VAL-CO Industries, candidates must hold a minimum of a two-year technical degree in an engineering-related field or possess equivalent experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as you will need to deliver presentations effectively in both small and large group settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for calculations, is a must, along with the ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics. Familiarity with design software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, will enhance your ability to produce precise designs. The role requires strong analytical skills for problem-solving and the capability to work under pressure while meeting time constraints.

Additionally, self-motivation and the ability to work independently are critical, as well as a willingness to travel overnight to customer locations when required.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are :

• Minimum of two-year technical degree in an engineering related field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and the ability to deliver presentations in both small group and large group environments.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office; Must be able to understand and create calculations in Excel.
• Ability to read interpret and create blueprints / schematics / engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with at least one design software platform (SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred).
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations.
• Ability to work under pressure from time constraints.
• Ability to work analytically to solve problems with variables true and perceived.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make value-added suggestions.
• Ability to travel overnight to customer locations.
• Must be self-motivated; Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Demonstrate general conduct consistent with good character and reflective of the Val-co published core values.

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