Product Development Engineer #3523742
Job Title: Product Development Engineer
Location: Chalco, Nebraska


Hourly Compensation: $90 – 100K per year, plus bonus. Salary commensurate with experience. ($43 – 50 dollars per hour)

Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Experience: Must three or more years’ stable work experience
Industry: Manufacturing
Hours: 8-5PM
Company Size: 300 million – 1 billion in annual revenue; thousands of employees.
Keys to Job: An ME with strong written and verbal communication skills. An ME with qualification testing, prototyping, lab work and calculations work experience. Ideal candidate backgrounds will come from: automotive, electrical, medical equipment, special engineered manufacturers or general manufacturing environments. Must have 3D modeling software experience, a BS degree or equivalent work experience. Must have product development and risk assessment experience, must be skilled in reading and interpreting design requirements, electric, electronic and mechanical drawings and schematics.
Job Description
Product Development Engineer
Hands-on Product Development Engineer position within a specialized team focused on innovative manufacturing power delivery and industrial motion control solutions for automation equipment. This role contributes to custom-engineered developments in a dynamic environment known for reliable, high-performance systems and exceptional post-sale support.We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Product Development Engineer (ME) to join our product innovation group. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including design, project management, commercial, and production—to drive custom projects from initial concepts through validated solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a results-oriented, adaptable setting where data informs decisions and priorities shift with customer and market demands.
Core Responsibilities
· Lead the full-cycle design, development, and validation of integrated mechanical and electromechanical assemblies tailored to unique client specifications, from early ideation through final testing and deployment.
· Manage design modifications and engineering updates to accommodate specialized requirements or continuous improvements.
· Create detailed 3D models, perform simulations, conduct stress, fatigue, and durability evaluations, and generate comprehensive technical reports to confirm design integrity prior to prototyping or production release.
· Select appropriate materials, define fabrication methods, and actively participate in prototype assembly, hands-on testing, and performance verification to meet functional and regulatory standards.
· Identify potential project and design risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and support ongoing risk reviews throughout development phases.
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