Engineering Jobs in Saint Helena Nebraska

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision of the Engineering Director/Manager, the job of the Hydraulic Design Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new product development or existing product design.

The Hydraulic Design Engineer will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astec’s product line development goals.

This Hydraulic Design Engineer’s scope of work will focus on Hydraulically Controlled equipment such as track screening and crushing, mobile mining, portables, asphalt milling and paving, track and mobile and forestry, and stationary equipment.

The preferred work location is Yankton SD.

Deliverables and Responsibilities:

· Perform hydraulic design engineering as it relates to Astec product development and improvement projects.

· Effectively use 3-D CAD to model designs and use other engineering tools like Automation Studio to optimize solutions

· Create, check and maintain thorough engineering specifications and drawings

· Manage engineering changes per establish company procedures

· Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing and/or design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regards to the product

· Use root cause analysis and other problem-solving skills to determine opportunities to improve products and implement corrective actions.

· Responsible for achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management

· Be a technical resource as needed to support other departmental needs such as operations, quality, purchasing, service, et cetera

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

· Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agriculture, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field

• · Minimum 5 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design)
• · Ability to work positively and productively both individually and with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.
• · Good organization and time-management skills with ability to adjust to sudden changes in project/priority and manage multiple tasks
• · Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis

· Effectively work with sketches, marked-up prints and verbal instructions to drive concept to solution

· Ability to independently create & validate hydraulic circuits using simulation software such as Automation Studio.

· Demonstrate technical and written skills to document ideas, designs and concepts

· Ability to create and maintain complex hydraulic schematics.

· Ability to interpret customer drawings, specification drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine requirement and/or feasibility of component

· Develop design concepts to meet required cost objectives including involvement with supply chain operations to provide technical information for the selection of components.

· Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary

· Ability to lead DFMEA’s.

· Researches industry standards to stay abreast of latest applicable requirements. Performs GAP analysis on standards.

• · Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• · Document assigned tasks as required

Travel Requirements: May be asked to travel to develop business relationships with customers, dealers, and suppliers as well as visit other sites to participate in special projects. Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• · Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• · Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• · Respect for all individuals
• · Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• · Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Hydraulic Design Engineer will work in multiple environments including those listed below.

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

About The Position

The Operations Program Manager will lead a PMO project management team, ensuring the successful execution of site efficiency programs across several manufacturing facilities at Astec. The project team is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing manufacturing projects, capital expenditures, and facility efficiency initiatives. The incumbent will assist our facility business partners in defining a strategic roadmap of 3-5 years. The Operations Program Manager will also effectively monitor and present program updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. Responsible to coach, mentor, and supervise the PMO coordinators and specialists in daily assignments and activities and ensure that professional program management techniques and tools are used to manage programs and projects.

Key Deliverables

• Architect and oversee the multi-site project portfolio to ensure 100% alignment with the Infrastructure Solutions (IS) strategic roadmap and ROI targets.
• Establish and enforce rigorous portfolio governance standards to ensure data integrity across all budget, resource, and schedule reporting.
• Maintain absolute control over "Planned" data (budget and ROI projections) to ensure the PMO remains the single source of truth and prevents unauthorized data manipulation by decentralized leads.
• Serve as the primary change agent for project management maturity, driving process adoption within a high-speed manufacturing culture.
• Synthesize complex project data into actionable program-level insights for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and site business partners.
• Direct the hiring, performance lifecycle, and professional growth of a high-performing project management team.
• Foster a collaborative environment with Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to de-risk complex facility efficiency programs.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers and coordinators.
• Oversee the project management team portfolio to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Prepare and present program-level reporting and dashboards for upper management.
• Analyze current project management processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance enterprise maturity.
• Implement new procedures and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with engineering teams, Astec representatives, vendors, and various internal departments to achieve program goals.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide continuous feedback to team members.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Experience leading a portfolio of projects with a combined value exceeding $10M in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• 7–10 years of end-to-end project management experience with a proven track record of managing direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate high-stakes planning workshops and steer cross-functional matrixed teams.
• Proficiency in Project Management Software (e.g., Project Insight, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.) and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Professional certification such as PMP, PgMP, or PfMP is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Required

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: 20–25% domestic and international travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Who will you be working with?

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom-made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction and heavy industrial industries.

How will you make a difference?

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will drive production efficiency and equipment reliability through strategic maintenance leadership and innovative engineering solutions. You’ll support plant operations by improving processes, reducing downtime, and leading maintenance initiatives. This role reports directly to the Production Engineering Manager with regular updates on performance and reliability metrics.

What do we want to know about you?

• Must have the skills to prepare a wide variety of engineering and maintenance reports and documentation.
• Understand and interpret policy, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is a plus.
• Work effectively with fellow employees and independently.
• Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and background test.

Minimum Qualifications for Application:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with MS Office products
• CAD Software Experience (SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• CMMS Software Experience (MaintainX)
• Familiar with ERP Systems
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Project Management Experience.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop sustainable manufacturing practices aligned with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards.
• Design and implement equipment improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce labor.
• Manage capital projects from approval through implementation.
• Oversee maintenance programs and lead root cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities specific to the Yankton facility.
• Direct the Maintenance Department, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs, upgrades, and service agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels and lead team collaboration.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required; occasional weekend work may be necessary.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Shop Floor Presence Required
• Facilities can produce warm/hot conditions
• PPE Required: Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and gloves.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.