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Graduate Design Engineer

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    CROSS AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2399159
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    CROSS AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, Newtown, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, R51 WR98
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    Dependent On Experience
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    Published On: 25 Jun 2025
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    Closing On: 23 Jul 2025

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Cross recently expanded the engineering design facility inhouse with a purpose built design centre with four dedicated design workstations, each equipped with top specification hardware and a high performance network to match.

About the Job: 
All machines are manufactured inhouse in the Cross factory. Every machine starts in the design centre as a concept to be fleshed out and realised by the engineering team. Your job will be the continued development of the very best machines on the market, to keep Cross at the head of the pack when it comes to performance and reliability. This will involve maintaining CAD data and updating workshop drawings as changes are made. Also part of this role will be the generation of user manuals and parts books both for service technicians and end users. 

A successful candidate will have a strong eye for detail and the ability to problem solve, while understanding the key principles of design for manufacture. To re-cap here is what you will be doing:
Maintaining drawings and designs currently on the engineering system
Designing new machines as part of a team
Creating parts books
Designing new components
Improving designs of components on known problem areas of machines. 

Pay: Pay will be discussed at interview stage.

​Requirements: 
NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
(Other degrees accepted : Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering etc.)
CAD experience as part of final year project.
Excellent computer literacy skills (MS Office, file management, Etc.).
Solidworks experience a distinct advantage.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of technical writing an advantage (parts books, user manuals).
Must be eligible to work in Ireland without requiring a work permit.
Must have a good knowledge of farm machinery
Knowledge of engineering or agricultural machinery is an advantage.
Must have experience in machinery operation. 
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Career Level

  • Entry Level

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Essential Desirable

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