Senior Design Engineer TLNT1_NI in Omagh

Astec Industries is a $1bn NASDAQ listed company that supplies equipment to several industries including asphalt, concrete, aggregate, recycling, road building, ports, and mining sectors. Since 1972, ASTEC has been providing innovative rock-to-road solutions for customers. Astec boasts world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, JCI KPI, Telsmith, Telestack, and Osborne mining products. In 2014, Astec purchased the Telestack business and invested £5m in an additional manufacturing plant in Omagh to expand the manufacturing footprint for the Telestack brand and to begin production of crushing and screening equipment. In 2024, another £5m investment in factory expansion was completed at the Doogary site to increase manufacturing capacity.

We are looking to fulfil the role of a Senior Design Engineer. Under general supervision of the Yankton engineering team, the Senior Design Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production, focusing on Static and modular Plants. These plants incorporate electric powered systems with some hydraulic systems, including drives, crushers, feeders, screens, and conveyors.

The successful candidate will:

• Work in collaboration with other engineers and cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service.
• Develop conceptual and final design solutions.
• Manage and coordinate project activities.
• Support existing product offerings.
• Perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astec's product line development goals.

The preferred site location is Omagh, Northern Ireland. You will be trained to industry best practice standards and work with leading technologies and software. We offer competitive pay and benefits including bonuses, health coverage, life insurance, local gym discounts, perks discount cards, full cycle to work schemes, and more.

We have a purpose-driven culture that values clear and transparent communication, encourages feedback, and invests in our people for career progression.

Required Criteria:

• Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, with a primary emphasis on safe operations.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and electrical/control system design).
• Ability to take responsibility for project completion, achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements while working independently.
• Ability to support designs through procurement, build, and test.
• Innovative and able to develop new design concepts and solutions.
• Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred), and ERP systems.
• Ability to develop and interpret necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc.
• Understanding/experience with the engineering design process and new product development.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings and standards.
• Understanding of materials sciences and material properties as they relate to engineering decisions.
• Ability to make a financial and technical case for engineering design decisions.
• Understanding of manufacturing practices including cutting, forming, and welding of metals.
• Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with various personalities.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.

Desired Criteria:

• Experience in the design of complete wash plants from concept through to production.
• Experience in the use of FEA.

Astec Omagh Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries, a leading manufacturer of equipment that builds much of the world's infrastructure. They have invested millions in their Omagh-based European facility, which is the foundation for future growth.

Company Benefits:

• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Free parking
• Cycle to work
• Free work laptop
• Competitive salary
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Perks Card
• Social Opportunities
• Annual performance review
• On the job learning
• Progression opportunities
• Access to Health