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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Gptech LLC
- **Location:** Taylorville, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windchill, Creo
- **Published:** May 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ddc82fc5731047f

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Risk assessment?, * Bachelor's degree in mechanical or agricultural engineering or a related technical field.

 * Mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to deliver innovative products.
 * Solid modeling proficiency and understanding of mechanical design best practices, including experience with design documentation and structured development processes.
 * A track record of contributing to or leading product development efforts, from concept through production release.
 * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Azure DevOps, PowerPoint, and Excel).
 * Five to ten years of experience in design or product engineering, sheet metal production, machining, and assembly.
 * Creo and Windchill experience.
 * Experience of airflow / ventilation a plus.

## Description

The North America team is seeking a Design Engineer for our Taylorville, IL facility to help shape the future of protein equipment. The Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of protein (swine and poultry) product lines.

Your Impact

 * Configure and design variations of current products to meet customer order requirements.
 * Develop and document repeatable design procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across product configurations.
 * Supply accurate bills of materials (BOMs) to support farmers, customer service, manufacturing, and assembly.
 * Create 3-D models and manufacturing/assembly drawings using Creo software.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the Voice of the Customer and align designs with product requirements and cost targets.
 * Analyze and identify risks related to customer needs, manufacturability, and project timelines.
 * Perform design calculations and simulations to ensure product robustness and reliability.
 * Coordinate and execute testing on concept and prototype builds to validate performance and safety.
 * Supporting manufacturing and quality division of on-going production.
 * Apply knowledge gained from prior product development efforts to guide new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement, and field issue resolution.


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