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Senior Design Engineer

Synectics

Job Description:

  • We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer who thrives on innovation, enjoys solving complex engineering problems, and wants to see their ideas become reality.
  • If you're passionate about designing heavy equipment, collaborating with talented teams, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
  • As our Senior Design Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of customized off-highway haul truck products from concept through production.
  • Design innovative, customer-specific heavy equipment solutions using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
  • Partner directly with customers to understand their applications, performance requirements, and operating environments.
  • Collaborate with Production to ensure designs are manufacturable, practical, and efficient.
  • Improve existing products through engineering analysis, innovation, and new technologies.
  • Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
  • Perform load profile assessments and engineering simulations.
  • Review and approve engineering drawings created by other designers.
  • Support Sales by creating proposal drawings for prospective customers.
  • Assist with research and development initiatives and patent documentation.
  • Use advanced measurement technology, including LIDAR systems, to capture accurate field data.
  • Mentor and train fellow engineers while helping shape engineering standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • Strong experience with 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
  • Solid understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally
  • Technical excellence with creativity and strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing licensure
  • Experience designing heavy equipment, mining equipment, or other large fabricated products
  • Experience working directly with manufacturing and production teams
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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