Job Description

Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous / Advanced Engineering

Job Summary:
As part of Buhler Versatile\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to developing equipment for tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s farmer, the company is looking to add additional engineering staff to a new Advanced Engineering Department. As a Mechanical Engineer on this team, you would play a collaborative role in a mix of projects, at times acting as either project support or project leadership. You would be responsible for developing and testing solutions to unique challenges presented by Design Engineering, as well as vetting new technologies identified by Marketing.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in a collaborative team environment with multidisciplinary team members
• Work on a variety of short-term and longer-term design projects
• Provide support to R&D technicians responsible for prototype construction
• Develop and manage lab and field tests involving agricultural equipment
• Interact with external design teams on a regular basis
• Coordinate product design from initial concept through design, prototype build, and test
• Create documentation for passing on project lessons learned to Design Engineering
• Create and manage project timelines
• Manage project scope and cost.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum five (5) or more years of design experience, preferably in the heavy vehicle or off-road equipment industries
• Experience with research projects in an academic or industry environment
• Knowledge of 3D CAD systems and software ( Auto desk Inventor, Microsoft Office\xc2\xae, etc.)
• Mechanically inclined
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Registered or eligible for registration in a professional engineering association
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of managing multiple ongoing projects
• Must be comfortable working on tractors.
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

Assets:

• Project management experience
• Experience with agricultural equipment (farming background) is preferable
• Experience with powertrain and power hydraulics is a significant asset
• Experience with electromechanical systems is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, extra time as required for completing your duties.
• Fast-paced research and development environment
• Occasional work periods in an electrical shop, R&D
• Travel may be required to test sites and other locations across Canada and the U.S.

About BuhlerIndustries.com:

Buhler Industries Inc. (TSX: BUI) is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established in 1932 as an agricultural equipment manufacturer. Through steady expansion, new products and acquisitions, the company has experienced progress and steady growth. Over the years, many brands have joined Buhler Industries: Farm King, Allied, Inland and Versatile. Today Buhler Industries operates several modern manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Factories in Morden and Winnipeg, MB build tractors, augers, tillage, compact implements and more. Buhler Industries maintains several well-stocked parts warehouses. As Buhler Industries continues to re-invest in engineering, research and development and production, the company is moving forward. The dealer and distribution network in North America has a strong base and continues to grow. Buhler Industries remains committed to continuous product improvement and incorporating new value-added features. That tradition of excellence will continue well into the future.