Senior Product Development Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to contribute to the design and enhancement of the mechanical hardware components behind eShepherd, Gallagher's innovative virtual fencing system for cattle. This role demands a practical mechanical engineer who excels in developing durable products engineered to perform dependably in challenging farming environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create mechanical designs for both new and existing eShepherd products.
• Develop cost-efficient, robust, and production-ready hardware solutions.
• Participate actively through all phases including concept development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and field support activities.
• Support design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews, design failure mode effects analysis (DFMEA), and critical design assessments.
• Investigate and resolve field issues, warranty claims, and feedback related to product reliability.
• Translate customer and field experience insights into actionable design improvements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including electronics, firmware, product management, manufacturing, and customer support.
• Mentor and guide junior engineering staff to uphold strong standards of design quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in engineering roles.
• Educational background in mechanical engineering, research and development, or product design.
• Expertise in injection molded plastics and material selection for manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience designing effective functional mechanisms.
• Proficient in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), preferably using PTC Creo software.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), drawing release processes, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and DFMEA methodologies.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Ability to make informed engineering decisions despite incomplete data.

Additional Information

At eShepherd, we prioritize progress over perfection, maintaining close communication with customers to learn from real-world applications and continuously improve our solutions. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge agricultural technology hardware reshaping livestock management worldwide, backed by Gallagher’s 88 years of experience in delivering pragmatic farmer solutions.

Note: Applications will be assessed as they arrive and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.