Väderstad 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 Sr. Design Engineer reporting to Design Group Manager, is responsible for all facets of the product lifecycle. The Engineer will work with all departments to continuously improve our product lines and exceed customer expectations.

Education/Experience

University Degree in Engineering

Minimum 4-6 years in a progressive engineering role with design engineering preferred

Excellent computer skills are essential

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Extensive knowledge of Inventor 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