Job Description:

Whether it is concepting new ideas orimproving an existing product to enhanceproductivity - Ceres is ready to help bring ideasto life. We provide concept generation, detaileddesign, prototyping, testing, refinement, and manufacturing of specialized machinery andpurpose-built attachments. Our team of Mechanical, Industrial, andElectrical Certified Professional Engineershas nearly 100 years of combinedexperience, and they, along with ourtechnicians, welders, and fabricators,complete our team of experts in analyzingconcept generation, designing, andspecifying components for complexsystems and then bring them to lifethrough our manufacturing capabilities.

As a Mechanical Engineer for Ceres, you will deliver customized engineering solutions for a defined customer base within the capital equipment industry. You will consult with customers to design products that innovatively fit their needs. You will then be fully immersed in the conceptual design, development, testing, and final delivery.

We're looking for someone who can visualize and create solutions to address customer needs and issues. You'll have the autonomy to be creative and do what it takes to accomplish project goals. You'll be exposed to a wide range of applications in the engineering field which will enable you to develop and grow your career. If you love figuring out how large machinery works and want exposure to a full-cycle engineering process, Ceres' Mechanical Engineer opening may be for you. Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering degree strongly preferred.

During your first year as a Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved with:

• Designingconcepts and developing a solution based on the customers' requirements.

• Utilizing your knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems to enhance mobileequipment.

• Troubleshooting systemson the final assembly of machines to ensure a quality build.

• Mechanical design review for safety and reliability.

• Ensuring completion of technical documentation, system mechanical drawings, and as-built assembly drawings.

If you have any questions prior to applying, please reach out to our Recruiting team at recruiting@ceresgroup.com or 402-891-7555.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Designs and develops machines and machine systems to ensure new machinery products are fully operational. Researches and analyzes data from customer design proposals and specifications to determine and verify the accuracy of design for desired applications. Performs engineering calculations to verify the suitability of mechanical equipment based on application. Identifies and defines product testing methods and ensures recording of testing results for machinery to verify design performance.

• Prioritizes workload to ensure designs are completed according to established timelines.

• Works with the Production Equipment Manager and oversees equipment production to ensure designs and requirements are clear to the manufacturing team. Makes necessary changes to designs for manufacturability. Provides proper communication and documentation as necessary to support lean efforts and production efficiency.

• Works with the drafting team to create engineering drawings for manufacturing. Ensures quality of completed engineering drawings, “red-lines” and follows through with corrections and certification for corrections, if needed.

• Determines the needs of customers through consultation, verification, and confirmation of designs in coordination with the sales and marketing team. Identifies estimated manufacturing cost of custom products and monitors projects to achieve target budget.

• Performs Finite Element Analysis to verify design accuracy. Performs and occasionally leads Failure Mode Effect Analysis efforts to identify quality opportunities and drive improvement.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (and FSA/HSAplans), Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance

• Supplemental Term Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Match

• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept.

• Paid Military Leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Safety Glasses and Boot Program

ABOUT CERES:

Ceres specializes in equipment and attachments that require a high degree of mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical functionality. Our team of engineers, along with our technicians, welders and fabricators, have over 100 years of combined experience in:

• Concept Generation

• Design

• Specifying complex systems

• Manufacturing capabilities

Ceres is an equal-opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. Ceres shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

* The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. Ceres further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.

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