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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer II - **Company:** Astec, Inc. - **Location:** Waite Park, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Autodesk 3DS Max (3D Graphics Software), AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), Enterprise Software Applications, Autodesk Autocad, Software Version Control - **Published:** October 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/07d51405-41ff-4552-b21b-5b16f272d76f/design-engineer-ii ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree required in, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience. * 2+ Years of Engineering experience required. * Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships by engaging with various personalities including customers, vendors, co-workers, and management while working both individually and as part of a team. * Must be able to take on more complex and advanced engineering projects while balancing project management responsibilities. * Proven ability to influence, lead teams, and drive change. * Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with engineering, sales, and production requirements. * Flexible and adaptable in prioritizing workloads, coping with pressure, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations. * Proven results with creation and maintenance of engineering design standards and drawing standards. * Ability to attract and retain engineering talent. * Customer-oriented, with the ability to represent Astec engineering ideas, and designs to non-technical audiences. * Extensive cross functional team experience including technical and non-technical work. * Proficient in a combination of the following software packages, or equivalent: MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dynamics AX), AutoDesk Design Suite ( e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran In-CAD, 3DS Max, and AutoCAD Electrical), * Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Must be a creative thinker, results-oriented, analytical mindset, and a focused problem-solver. Supervisor and Leadership Expectations ## Description Under general supervision execute projects that require the creation and evaluation of original design. Participate in the analysis and validation of design and theoretical concepts, working from and adapting a wide range of established research techniques. Key Deliverables * Create accurate project specifications. * Ensure all engineering documents are up to date. * Develop standard work templates and revision control processes. * Assist in design, development, implementation and analysis of technical products and systems. * Drives continuous improvement by managing projects and recommending techniques to enhance equipment/system/process robustness. Key Activities & Responsibilities * Initiate and execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders. * Participate and contribute to product design meetings including product specifications, material selection, 3D CAD models, and detailed 2D drawings. * Collaborate as a member of cross-functional project teams from concept to testing, and ultimately to production. * Conduct design for manufacture assessments involving manufacturing expertise to ensure that final design will support lean manufacturing principles, build quantity, cost, and performance requirements. * Develop design concepts to meet cost objectives and, interface with vendors and suppliers to locate and approve components. * Administer design history and practice proper engineering document control processes to ensure drawings are up to date. * Work toward identifying commonality in design to assist with manufacturing standardization. * Demonstrate technical and written skills via generating and filing reports of design analyses for future reference and demonstrate interpersonal skills via preparing and presenting findings. * Provide timely response to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action requests related to design issues and/or warranty problems to support the engineering solution applied in the field. * Assist peers with workloads as needed for total project completion by management expectations or production deadlines. * Proficient in promoting a safe and healthy work environment. * Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations. * Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines. * Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks.