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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Gptech LLC
- **Location:** Assumption, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, MATLAB, Mathcad, Release Management, Windchill, Creo
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a9c9d3b155ddf74a

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Professional Engineer license?, Do you have experience in Structural analysis?, * Bachelor's degree in Agricultural / Biological, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

 * 5-10 years of engineering experience, ideally in product development
 * Experience taking products from concept through production release
 * Proficiency with Creo and Windchill a plus
 * Background in agriculture a plus
 * Knowledge of structural analysis and building codes a plus
 * MatLab, MathCad, RISA software experiences are a plus
 * PE or desire to obtain PE is a plus

## Description

The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands - GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of "Feeding the World Better", Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.
We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our North American team in Assumption, IL. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of grain storage systems and accessories, playing a key role in bringing innovative, high-quality products to market.

Your Impact

 * Design and configure product variations to meet customer-specific requirements
 * Develop and maintain standardized design procedures to improve efficiency and consistency
 * Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing and order fulfillment
 * Create detailed 3D models and drawings using Creo
 * Collaborate cross-functionally to incorporate the Voice of the Customer into product designs
 * Evaluate designs for risk, manufacturability, cost, and performance
 * Perform engineering calculations and simulations to ensure product integrity
 * Support prototype builds and validation testing to verify safety and performance
 * Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives
 * Apply lessons learned to enhance existing products and resolve field issues


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