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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Kuhn North America, Inc.
- **Location:** Brodhead, WI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.agcareers.com/kuhn-north-america-inc/design-engineer-job-1039573.cfm

## About the Role

Education and/or Experience - A bachelor's degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering and related agricultural or industrial equipment design experience is required. Knowledge and experience in the areas of machining, steel fabrication, and welding are essential. A farming background with knowledge of hay tools, spreaders and mixers also required.

## Description

The Design Engineer is responsible for design and development of innovative products that provide high quality and reliable performance to our customers at a competitive cost. The Design Engineer also serves as a technical resource for design engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing by participating in design reviews and providing input and review of projects as directed.

 * Design major components and/or subsystems for Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded equipment.
 * Develop and evaluate product designs based on customer needs, manufacturability, cost, and safety.
 * Develop design specifications in collaboration with product management, sales and marketing, manufacturing, product development teams, product/applications testing, and customers for projects assigned
 * Develop test plans and direct testing of the design with test personnel.
 * Set product quality and tolerance specifications for designs.
 * Design and/or select hydraulic, power transmission, and structural components.
 * Perform engineering design calculations pertinent to the design of Kuhn Knight products.
 * Operate CAD design software to design, layout, produce drawings and develop bills of materials.
 * Work with manufacturing to develop tooling and new manufacturing processes as assigned.
 * Develop a high level of knowledge of Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded products by attending trade shows, initiating customer contacts, understanding customer service requirements, and monitoring competitors.
 * Keep abreast of new products, technologies, and competitive equipment in the industry and communicate information to Company personnel.
 * Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion and conform to quality and safety procedures.
 * Participate in all product design review and provide input on designs based on experience and knowledge of design and manufacturing.
 * Provide technical support to purchasing and suppliers as assigned.
 * Provide technical support to manufacturing on processes and equipment as assigned.
 * Keep up-to-date on technologies that apply to Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded equipment.
 * Provide technical support to service and assist dealers and customers as assigned to solve equipment performance and reliability issues.


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