Electrical Design Engineer
Valmont
Electrical Design Engineer
Valmont
Global infrastructure solutions provider for utilities
Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
Location: Valley, NE Facility (onsite)
Position Summary
We're seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop, test, and support technology-based products including embedded control systems, user interfaces, and remote communication solutions. This role partners closely with product management and customers to drive new product development, technical design reviews, troubleshooting efforts, and engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead small-scale new product development projects from concept through validation
Design and troubleshoot embedded control, communications, and power systems
Create and maintain technical documentation and design standards
Participate in and provide input during technical design reviews
Support customers and service teams with technical issue resolution
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and field teams
Occasional travel up to 10%
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
5+ years of relevant electrical product development experience
Experience with control panel design, embedded systems, communications, and power circuits
Strong troubleshooting skills across analog, digital, and communication systems
Experience with PLM systems, preferably Windchill
Knowledge of TCP/IP, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and Wi-Fi communications
Familiarity with engineering test equipment and electrical standards (UL, CE, NEC, IEC)
Proven technical leadership and design review experience
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Experience with Agile product development
Knowledge of National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW
Experience with irrigation equipment or related agricultural technology
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Valmont Industries provides infrastructure products and engineered solutions for road safety, power transmission, wireless communications, lighting, and water management for agriculture and mining. It designs, manufactures, and sells steel poles, towers, lighting systems, irrigation and water-management equipment, and related infrastructure components through direct sales and long-term contracts to government agencies, utilities, and farmers. Its offerings support essential services and utilities by delivering durable, site-specific infrastructure across transportation, energy, telecommunications, and agriculture sectors. Valmont differentiates itself with a global manufacturing footprint across 100 countries and 87 facilities, a diversified end-market mix, and long-term contracts that ensure ongoing service and revenue with a focus on safety, efficiency, and resource management.
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