Company Overview

Sickle Innovations Private Limited is a company founded in 2014, with the vision of becoming the trusted companion for farmers and labourers across India. The company strives to make farming profitable and financially sustainable by developing innovative mechanisation solutions through Design-Thinking. The company follows a human-centred design approach and maintains the highest standards in its field-tested design prototypes. Sickle Innovations has 11-50 employees and is based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It focuses on providing economic farming solutions for micro-farms.

Job Overview

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing innovative mechanisation solutions to improve conventional farming practices. You will play a crucial role in creating economic farming solutions for micro-farms, with a focus on solving problems related to non-availability of farm labour, low profits, and labour drudgery. This is a full-time position with the requirement of 1 to 3 years of experience. The job location is Medchal, Telangana, India.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience in product design and development
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with engineering calculations and simulations
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and material selection
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality designs

Roles and Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanisation solutions to improve conventional farming practices
• Participating in brainstorming sessions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define design objectives
• Creating and modifying 3D models, prototypes, and designs using CAD software
• Conducting testing and analysis to validate product performance and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior design engineers
• Assisting in the preparation of technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, and manuals