Mechanical Designer

Description

Position Title : Mechanical Designer

Department : Global Product Management

Compensation Range : $55,000-70,000 USD

Location : Naperville, IL, USA

About AGI

Ag Growth International Inc. (“AGI”) is a provider of the physical equipment and digital technology solutions required to support global food infrastructure including grain, fertilizer, seed, feed, and food processing systems. With over 4,000 employees worldwide, and facilities and offices in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, Europe, APAC, Australia, and Africa, AGI sells its products globally through a network of wholly owned subsidiaries and third-party dealers and distributors.

The Opportunity

This role will be responsible for preparing detailed engineering diagrams of manufactured products, machinery and mechanical equipment or devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment

Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems

Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.

Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.

Position instructions and comments onto drawings.

Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.

Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.

Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.

Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.

Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree (two-year college or technical school) or equivalent related experience) or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

2 years related experience in ag industry preferred, drafting and design skills with metal fabrication, material handling equipment, and grain systems.

Proficiency using AutoCAD

3D SolidWorks design and drafting.

Able to travel 25% of the time.

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how :

We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Benefits offered

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Employee Assistance Program

Spending Accounts

401k with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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