Application Engineer

Ag Growth • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

The Application Engineer configures material handling equipment and produces approval and fabrication drawings through collaboration with Sales, customers, and designers. The role develops project-specific equipment designs and configurations using established design procedures, equipment portfolios, and templates, and checks that quoted and ordered equipment is technically sound and aligned with client expectations.

The engineer coordinates creation and review of 3D models and drawings, maintains accurate ERP and application documentation, tracks design changes and supports the change order process. The position also provides technical warranty support, communicates project status and issues to relevant parties, develops engineering tools and documents, and assists with department processes and staff training. Travel to jobsites or AGI manufacturing centers may be necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered P.Eng. or eligible for Pre-Registration status (EIT).
• Experience using SolidWorks and reading drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a complex environment often driven by project deadlines.
• Mechanical aptitude and a desire to work in a fabricated equipment environment, with a propensity for machine design.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial material handling experience, preferred at 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific equipment designs or configurations that meet customer requirements, following established design procedures, portfolios, and templates.
• Verify that quoted and ordered equipment and client expectations are technically sound before work begins.
• Create and update engineering calculation tools and obtain peer review.
• Communicate requirements for 3D models and drawings to the Application Designer.
• Review drawings prepared by the Application Designer for alignment with customer expectations and application requirements.
• Ensure drawings receive peer review before they are sent to Sales or the client.
• Update and confirm the accuracy of ERP information.
• Track equipment design changes during the approval process and assist with cost-impact analysis for change orders.
• Maintain application-related document control, including material handling spreadsheet updates and approval drawing revisions.
• Resolve questions from clients, Sales, or the shop, and keep relevant parties informed about work status, workload, problems, and progress.
• Self-assign projects based on resource availability.
• Provide technical advice to the Service Manager on warranty issues related to applications.
• Travel to jobsites or AGI manufacturing centers when necessary.
• Learn and develop a full understanding of design calculations and the reasoning behind design choices.
• Assist engineering leadership with developing and implementing department processes and procedures.
• Provide training to fellow engineering staff.
• Develop application-related documents and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits packages.
• Employee share purchase plan.
• Professional development activities and opportunities to grow and advance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time