Product Engineer - Aeration

Position Title: Product Engineer - Aeration
Compensation Range: $99,000 - $121,000 Based on Experience
Department: Global Product Management
Location:  Naperville, IL

About Agi

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Product Engineer - Aeration to join our Team at AGI.  In this role, you will be responsible for the product development, improvement, and maintenance of our aeration product line.  Reporting to the leader for Grain Conditioning products, you will work within a small group of engineer technologists to support the requirements of the customer and manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Actively collaborate with the Global Product Management Team, Global Engineering Team and Regional Sales Team and participate in the development of the product strategy and road map
• Responsible for product development projects and product engineering maintenance
• Responsible for integrity, reliability, competitiveness of the product family, as measured by product cost, features & benefits, and market needs within the competitive landscape
• Responsible for engineering development of product variants to meet the appropriate platform (seed, fertilizer, grain, feed and food) and regional market requirements
• Develop application tools for chain conveyor design and quoting
• Provide leadership to product engineers and designers
• Develop technical and design strategy as it relates to the application of grain aeration systems
• Manage required certification files (CSA) and understand compliance to applicable codes (Canadian Electrical Code, Gas Appliance standards)
• Lead innovation, research and development of future products and product improvements
• Develop and implement innovative ways to improve quality, reduce cost, or improve functionality and manufacturability of products.
• Assume project management responsibilities for assigned projects
• Work within current parametric design software (SolidWorks) and ERP system, ensure drafting standards are adhered to.
• Ensure integrity of drawings, documents, and product specifications
• Manage engineering change process as it relates to the department and the plant as a whole.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 or more years of related experience is required. Exposure to the agricultural industry is an asset
• Excellent understanding of parametric CAD systems (plant uses SolidWorks)
• Understanding of ANSI/ASME drafting standards is required
• Working knowledge of ERP system and materials specifications
• Experience with AutoCAD and 3D modeling (SolidWorks and/or Inventor preferred)
• Exposure to various CAE methods (FEA, CFD, MBD, etc.)

Why Agi?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Benefits Offered:

• Annual bonus plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Spending Accounts
• 401k with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.