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Design Engineer – Advanced Technology

Rite-Hite, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

What We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

Job Description:

Are you driven to design products that push the limits of innovation, performance, and user experience? We’re seeking a

Design Engineer – Advanced Technology

to lead the development of next-generation solutions that set new industry standards in functionality, efficiency, and connectivity.

What You’ll Do

Drive product innovation across mechanical, electrical, structural, and hydraulic systems Translate advanced concepts into real-world designs using 3D CAD (SolidWorks), simulations, and iterative testing Lead development of smart product ecosystems, including embedded systems, PLC programming, and solid-state electronics (for Electrical Engineers) Apply advanced modeling and data analysis to validate and optimize product performance Recommend new materials and components to enhance function, reduce cost, or introduce novel capabilities Collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to bring concepts to life Mentor junior engineers and foster a high-performance, idea-driven culture Support field testing and troubleshooting of prototype technologies in real-world settings

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Minimum of 2 years of experience in product design or development Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks), data analysis tools, and engineering simulation Strong ability to synthesize complex information and solve technical problems creatively For Electrical Engineers: Experience in solid-state electronics, firmware/software (C, C++, C#, Visual Basic), and PLC programming is highly desirable Bonus: Product development background or entrepreneurial mindset Preferred: Familiarity with Generative AI or Machine Learning in engineering applications

Why You’ll Love It Here

Join a team focused on breakthrough innovation and next-gen product strategy Influence products from concept to launch with high visibility and impact Competitive salary, full benefits, and a strong culture of experimentation and growth Flexible work environment and cross-functional collaboration

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