Mechanical Engineer

Netafim Irrigation Inc is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and improve drip and micro irrigation components and systems for agricultural applications. In this role you will develop new products, optimize existing equipment for performance and manufacturability, and support field teams with root cause analysis and product improvements. You'll collaborate with agronomists, manufacturing, and digital farming teams to deliver reliable, water efficient solutions that boost yields and reduce resource use, while working in an innovation driven, safety focused environment in Fresno, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop drip and micro irrigation components and assemblies for agricultural use.
• Perform mechanical calculations, FEA, and tolerance analyses to ensure reliability and performance.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation, documenting results and design changes.
• Collaborate with agronomy, manufacturing, and digital farming teams on system level solutions.
• Investigate field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement product improvements.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support product launch activities and provide technical input to customer facing teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in irrigation technologies.

Required Skills

• Mechanical design
• CAD (Solid
• Works or similar)
• FEA and tolerance analysis
• Fluid mechanics
• Thermoplastics and metal fabrication
• Irrigation or fluid systems design
• Prototyping and testing
• DFM/DFATechnical documentation
• Project management