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Bridgestone

Equipment Design Engineer

Muscatine, IA · On-site

The Equipment Design Engineer will provide support to the Equipment Assembly Plant to overcome quality, startup, or troubleshooting issues and implement design changes necessary to reduce cost to ...

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Staff Equipment Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

We are seeking a Staff Equipment Design Engineer to focus on the end-to-end design of specialized hardware for testing aircraft structural integrity and propulsion components. This isn't a "follow ...

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San Jose, CA · On-site

In this role, you'll tackle ground-up equipment design under unique aerospace constraints, creating novel automation systems engineered to exceed the rigorous quality and traceability standards of ...

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How much do farm equipment design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm equipment design engineer in the United States is $48.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.31 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a farm equipment design engineer do?

A Farm Equipment Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving machinery used in agricultural operations, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. They work to create equipment that is efficient, durable, and safe while meeting the needs of modern farming. Their job often involves collaborating with manufacturers, conducting field tests, and using computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce detailed plans and prototypes. Additionally, they analyze performance data to make recommendations for future improvements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a farm equipment design engineer, and why are they important?

A Farm Equipment Design Engineer needs a strong background in mechanical or agricultural engineering, typically supported by a relevant degree and knowledge of design principles. Proficiency with CAD software, simulation tools, and familiarity with industry standards or certifications like ASABE are important for creating effective equipment. Strong problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork skills help engineers innovate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure that equipment is safe, efficient, and tailored to the evolving needs of modern agriculture.

What types of teams does a farm equipment design engineer typically collaborate with during the product development process?

A Farm Equipment Design Engineer regularly collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and field testing specialists. They work closely with agronomists to ensure designs meet agricultural needs and with supply chain teams to source appropriate materials. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as engineers often participate in design reviews and coordinate with marketing or sales teams to incorporate customer feedback into new products.

What is the difference between Farm Equipment Design Engineer vs Agricultural Equipment Technician?

AspectFarm Equipment Design EngineerAgricultural Equipment Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related fieldTechnical diploma or certification in agricultural technology
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, R&D labs, CAD softwareField, repair shops, on-farm
Industry UsageDesigning new equipment, product developmentMaintaining, repairing existing equipment
Common Search IntentDesign differences, career path, qualificationsRepair techniques, job roles, certifications

The Farm Equipment Design Engineer focuses on creating and developing new agricultural machinery using engineering principles, often working in design offices. In contrast, the Agricultural Equipment Technician primarily repairs and maintains existing equipment, working directly in the field or repair shops. Both roles are essential in the agricultural industry but serve different functions and require different skill sets and credentials.

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Infographic showing various Farm Equipment Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,599 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Equipment Design Engineer

Muscatine, IA • On-site

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the design and development of new equipment for franchised dealers.

  • Maintain and update existing machine designs through engineering change orders to ensure maximum uptime and incorporate design enhancements.

  • Plan, organize, and control small-scale projects to meet cost, schedule, and functionality goals.

Bridgestone Americas rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Job Category
Engineering & Science
Position Summary
The Equipment Design Engineer will provide engineering services and support to the global commercial dealer systems operations through evaluation, analysis, design, upgrading and installation of equipment and process systems. The Equipment Design Engineer will provide support to the Equipment Assembly Plant to overcome quality, startup, or troubleshooting issues and implement design changes necessary to reduce cost to assemble and improve reliability of equipment designs. The teammate is familiar with equipment and processes used at franchise dealer locations. The Equipment Design Engineer should possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, and is familiar with risk reduction methods. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Development, Installation, and Support
  • The Equipment Design Engineer will support Engineering teammates in the design and development of new equipment to be used by franchised dealers.
  • Maintain current and legacy machine designs by releasing Engineering Change Orders that overcome component obsolescence and introduce design enhancements to existing equipment to ensure maximum uptime for franchised dealers.
  • Utilizes advanced computer aided design tools such as AutoCAD and Creo to document machine design, track revision history, and product lifecycle management.
  • Ensures standardization of mechanical designs and drawings is maintained throughout equipment lifecycle.
  • Is aware of new technology to keep equipment and processes technologically advanced and leading the industry in product quality, productivity, and energy efficiency.

Project Management
  • Plans, organizes, and controls small scale projects, is responsible for meeting project deliverables on cost, schedule and functionality.
  • Works with manager to secure resources to achieve goals.
  • Consulting & Communications
  • Visits manufacturing plants and commercial franchised dealers to study processes.
  • Represents the company in contacts with outside suppliers of services and equipment.
  • Serves as technical resource to the Technical Services Group and Equipment Assembly and provides on sight support when required.

Maintenance of Expertise
  • Maintains reference documents, technical work instructions and forms in the QMS system.
  • Attends trade shows, technical seminars, and reads technical publications to keep abreast of the latest technology.
  • Technology Development Uses experience, knowledge, and creativity to recommend ideas for technology development.
  • Management of small scale dealer equipment development projects to meet time and budget commitments.
  • Responsible for ongoing machine design support to overcome obsolescence, assembly issues, and incorporate required advancements in technology to ensure maximum uptime for franchised dealers manufacturing operations.
  • Makes recommendations to Department Manager regarding appropriate goals for projects. Once project goals are established, acts under guidance of the Department Manager or Lead/Principal Engineer to achieve those goals. Collaboration with the electrical engineering team, project engineering team and the process engineering team to make decisions regarding machine hardware and manufacturing processes.
  • Collaboration outside of engineering required with Marketing, TSG, IT, Purchasing, Legal, Logistics, Finance, and Production Control.

The Equipment Design Engineer will must be willing to travel domestically support franchised dealer locations with technical issues and equipment installations. The Equipment Design Engineer will must be willing to work extended hours as needed to achieve company goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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