Engineering Technician

Date Posted: 7/22/2024

Location: Corydon, IA

Job Description:

Job Summary:

• Builds prototypes and assists in testing and evaluation of products.
• Works collaboratively with the engineering team and plant personnel to improve design, manufacturing and assembly process.
• Designs and details grain dryer parts, assemblies and accessories.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Designs and models products and components in SolidWorks accurately.
• Prepares and maintains accurate Bill of Materials.
• Reviews, evaluates, and troubleshoots design problems.
• Assists in supporting new and existing designs by gathering information and producing drawings.
• Conducts shop and field tests and prepares evaluation/test reports.
• Works from written and verbal directions, sketches, and customer specifications.
• Creates, documents, and maintains parts and assembly instructions.
• Prepares product manuals and assembly instructions.
• Revises manufacturing drawings for various components and assemblies, as required.
• Evaluates and updates manufacturing drawings for clarity and dimensional accuracy.
• Assists with troubleshooting and problem solving by working directly with the design team, production supervisors/managers, shop floor production team, and sales and service as needed.
• Drives company vehicle to travel and assist dealers and customers on how to troubleshoot or repair Shivvers equipment.
• Maintains consistent communication with the supervisor on the status of assigned tasks.
• Follows safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
• May assist in other areas of Engineering as workload demands change.

Educational Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences preferred, but not required.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• CAD modelling/drafting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes a plus.
• High level of proficiency drafting in 3D environment using SolidWorks preferred.
• Attention to detail. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability with understanding of electrical and hydraulic components and circuits.
• Ability to work from engineering sketches.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Work effectively with limited direction as well as the ability to work in a team environment and multitask effectively.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, walking, kneeling, climbing, reaching with hands, grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed. Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses are required when working in a factory, testing, or installation areas.

Work Environment:

• Environment ranges from an office environment, to a manufacturing shop environment, to a field application environment with various noise levels and temperatures ranging from hot to cold depending on seasons.