Altec Product Engineering

Altec is the leading provider of products to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. We have achieved this level of success by advancing our equipment to continually meet the needs of our customers. Altec continues to provide innovative solutions to our customers by incorporating the latest methods in machine design, from a 200 foot Aerial work platform to an 105 foot Digger Derrick. The foundation for continuing this success centers around attracting talented engineers who are passionate about providing innovative design solutions to ensure total customer satisfaction each and every time.

As a Product Design Engineer at Altec you will have the opportunity to further explore many facets of machine design. Some of the areas you will gain exposure to include: concept engineering, performing Finite Element Analysis as a tool for design validation, overseeing lifecycle testing to ensure design integrity, to name a few. The challenge of building products which are lighter, faster, and capable of lifting greater payloads is more important now than ever. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to hone your design skills with a growing company who is a recognized leader in their industry, please contact one of our recruiters.

Key Desired Attributes:

  • Desire to work in both independent and team focused settings
  • Demonstrated machine design experience
  • Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to collaborate with various project team members
  • Passionate about Machine Design
  • Ability to creatively apply machine design theory
  • Able to adapt and overcome obstacles throughout design process
  • Ability to give and receive constructive design feedback
  • Desire to work in a manufacturing environment
  • Enjoys hands-on problem solving

Practiced Disciplines:

  • Structural Steel, Aluminum & Composite Material Design
  • Hydraulic Systems Design & Component Selection
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Classical Engineering Analysis
  • Design Validation Test Authority
  • Failure Mode Analysis
  • Creation & Utilization of Supporting Design Tools
  • Advanced Technology Integration

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