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# Design Engineer I

- **Company:** Twin City Fan
- **Location:** Brookings, SD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Spreadsheets, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17553590?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17553590%2FDesign-Engineer-I-South-Dakota-Brookings

## About the Role

* BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
 * Proficiency with MS Office applications including, Word, Excel, and Project.
 * Ability to work independently with minimal instruction with a high level of accuracy.
 * A basic understanding of design tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 * 1 year of relevant design or test engineering experience, preferably in the air moving industry.
 * Knowledge of the design and manufacturing of sheet metal parts is highly preferred.
 * Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification preferred.
 * Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and modal analysis a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

 * Standard office environment and manufacturing environment.
 * Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
 * Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach.
 * Ability to work sitting at a computer.
 * Ability to work with personnel on shop floor.

## Description

* Research, develop, test, and modify prototypes and fan models according to customer order requirements with guidance from others.
 * Assist in the development of models and detail drawings of fans.
 * Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
 * Collaborate with others to help develop test plans.
 * Design electrical control panels and generate electrical diagrams with full Build of Material (BOM).
 * Make recommendations for the selection of fans, coils, heaters and other AMU components.
 * Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using computer aided design tools (CAD).
 * Capture design intent with spreadsheets, drawing markups, and computer aided design (CAD) tools as needed.
 * Assist in troubleshooting engineering design and test problems.
 * Research new technology to be used in the development of new products.
 * May perform service work and provide customer design support as required.
 * Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values.
 * Other duties as assigned.


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