Design Automation Engineer

VELUX•Wells, MN

About The Position

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. Primary Purpose The primary purpose of this position is the development and support of software tools to automate engineering design processes. The position is also responsible for gathering, converting, and validating product information into actionable insights used to develop product proposals in a structured process that includes ideation, conceptualization, and concept development. Integral parts of the process include confirming that concepts conform with VELUX strategies, design for the customer, technical feasibility, and evaluation of the critical business success factors. The position is reported directly to Automation and Outsourcing Manager. Standard Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Monthly Pay Range: $6,567.00 - $8,209.00

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design is required.
Minimum of 3 years industrial design experience in the following areas: CADD, configuration management, manufacturing, technical documentation, and other industry technologies (such as CRM, MRP, and ERP) to identify, assist/implement, and manage the implementation team in software integrations as required.
Proficiency with 3D CADD tools is required. (Thorough understanding parametric relationship of SolidWorks/ DriveWorks preferred)
Knowledge of IT infrastructure (hardware, software, network, relational databases) understanding of software licensing (licenses, maintenance, SaaS) and deployment technologies (i.e., On‐premises, cloud, hybrid)
High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel) and SQL queries and commands for Database integration and automation.
Project management experience is required with project completion skills demonstrated.
Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
Strong work ethic and passion for creating high-quality products.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ideation, brainstorming and problem-solving ability.
Alignment with VELUX company values of commitment, mutual respect, improvements, local initiative, and thoroughness.
Present a positive and professional appearance and image.
An independent self-starter who is capable of functioning in a team environment.
Self-driven, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work within structured deadlines and budgets.
Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Nice To Haves

Research, competitive analysis experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create product designs ending at an initial business case used to kick off product development.
Execute CADD work that supports the design process.
Responsible for learning and maintaining best design and modeling practices to support CADD automation.
Work closely with other engineers to maintain consistent design language and product philosophy.
Work closely with product management, estimating, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure well balanced and effective designs.
Create critical market and material specifications needed to describe product requirements and constraints.
Reviews and approves detailed product drawings and bills of materials for completeness and correctness including material, geometry, tolerance, etc.
Supports the product test system by developing test methods resulting from development work.
Assists with budget preparation.
Performs other assignments as directed by local management based on Company needs.