Mechanical Design Engineer at VES-Artex – Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

About VES-Artex

VES-Artex is a leading provider of innovative airflow solutions, committed to delivering customer-focused products that empower industries. While maintaining our strong presence in the dairy sector with reliable commodity products, we are expanding into high-growth markets, including e-commerce, poultry, and industrial applications. Our mission is to set new standards of quality and performance, offering premium services for large projects while ensuring operational efficiency for all customers. We are focused on strategic growth and operational excellence while creating long-term value for our customers, partners, and employees.

About the role

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work in a collaborative team environment designing back of the barn solutions for our customers including design of ventilation, steel, and soaking systems. The Mechanical Design Engineer will need to be a self-starter with a high level of technical expertise in mechanical design.

What you'll do

• Develop solutions and design products and systems for identified operational needs.
• Utilize SolidWorks CAD software to produce 3D Models and 2D drawings.
• Assist in preparation of customer drawings and manage product documentation updates.
• Design custom equipment within standard requirements to meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including design specifications, drawings, and test reports.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing regarding problems related to custom designs, specification, and functional performance.
• Perform thorough analysis and simulations to validate the performance and reliability of components and mechanical systems.
• Contribute to the selection of appropriate materials and components for the mechanical systems, considering factors like cost, availability, and sustainability.
• Assists with root cause analysis and determination of equipment malfunctions and failures and develops solutions for identified issues.
• Manage Engineering change requests and change orders from inception to completion in partnership with available resources.
• Some travel required to complete on-farm R&D analysis or other potential projects.
• Attend technical trade shows as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other-related Engineering field required.
• 5-7 years relevant work experience required.
• Experience with SolidWorks software is required.
• Strong working knowledge of modern analytical techniques.
• Highly proficient using MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while managing a heavy workload to meet business demands.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proven ability to implement solutions based on root cause analysis.
• Ability to work with offshore resources.
• Experience with ventilation or related products a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a dairy environment with varied environmental conditions.