Design Engineer

Job Description

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. Learn more at www.mii.com.

Summary

Responsible for designing and reviewing truss design drawings for the metal plate connected wood truss industry. Individual will also be responsible for designing truss repair details for problems submitted from the component manufacturer. Individual will be accountable to the Chief Engineer for the effective performance of all duties and for the fulfilling of all responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Takes customers' engineering requests for special truss designs.Assists customers in entering truss designs in their computers and answering engineering questions.Checks customers' truss design drawings for structural accuracy, and informs the customer when there are changes required.Designs the special engineering and repair details requested by the component manufacturer.Sends the truss designs and repair details to the Professional Engineers for final review and approval.Fill in for other truss engineers as required.Performs other duties and projects requested by the Chief Engineer and the Engineering Manager as required.Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school): RequiredExperience: 1 plus years of experienceComputer Skills: MS Office suite of products.Other Requirements: College degree in Civil Engineering or other related Engineering field. Strong skills in algebra, trigonometry, physics, statistics and strength of materials is required.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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