Job Description

Job Description

ALMACO in Nevada, IA is seeking innovative, detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to work on a small team, get experience with a wide variety of products, and loves to watch technical ideas come to life in the real world.

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The Mechanical Design Engineer position at ALMACO is a full-time exempt position with flexible day-shift hours.

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Great things about ALMACO:

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• We offer flexible schedules so you can take care of the things that matter; PTO starts accruing on day one.
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• We're a family-owned company, and the owners know you by name and care about you as a person.
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• We wear all the hats. This role is for those of us that are curious about lots of areas in the business. Our nightmare is getting bored at work. We all have the agency to find solutions and step up to projects.
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Opportunities in this position:

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• Collaborate with Engineers and cross-functional teams to design, develop and improve mechanical and electro-mechanical products.
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• Work directly with manufacturing to move designs into production!
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• Support prototypes, testing, and product improvement.
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To excel in this position, you have:

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• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
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• Two to three years of experience designing mechanical products, equipment, or machinery in a manufacturing environment.
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• Working proficiency with 3D parametric CAD software; SolidWorks experience is preferred. Must be able to create and interpret production drawings, assemblies, tolerances, and bills of material.
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• Strong organization, attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills.
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• Customer-service orientation and the ability to explain technical information clearly.
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• Comfort learning job-specific software and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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About ALMACO:

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We are a family-owned business in Nevada, Iowa that focuses on delivering innovative solutions to our clients in the ag industry. We partner with clients to design and build custom planters, harvesters, and seed processing technology for the seed research industry, as well as provide superior service to support their equipment in the field. Additionally, we have expanded into the business of contract manufacturing, working with an array of current and future clients that partner with ALMACO to bring their products to market. These products range from road construction equipment to robotic tractor systems to automated car wash equipment to large-scale grain handling equipment and more.

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ALMACO has a deep-rooted history in central Iowa — we are the oldest business in Story County — and are excited about our future. We offer a culture and workplace that allows for agility, flexibility, and innovation in each project that we take on.

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Benefits include:

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• Paid Time Off
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• Paid Holidays
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• Health Insurance
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• Dental Insurance
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• Vision Insurance
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• 401(k)
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• Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
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• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
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• Supplemental Insurance including Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident plans
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• Flexible Spending Accounts
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• Health Savings Accounts
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• Legal/Financial Consultation
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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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National Career Readiness Certificate is welcome.

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Work environment, physical demands, and PPE:

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• Manufacturer environment with potential exposure to heat, dust, loud noise, and mechanical hazards.
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• This role is primarily seated but includes walking, standing, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting.
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• Required PPE: Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes/boots, gloves.
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ALMACO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A post-offer pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours, Day shift

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