Product Design Lead Jobs in Nebraska
Product Design Lead jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in the technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors, with Omaha and Lincoln accounting for the majority of openings and a smaller cluster of roles in the Kearney area. Established employers such as Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, and Sandhills Global maintain product and UX teams that regularly hire at the lead level. Demand is strongest for leads with expertise in design systems, enterprise software, and cross-functional product strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A Brief Summary of This Position:
The primary responsibility of the Electrical Design Engineer is the design and development of new technology products as an integral part of the new product development team. The incumbent will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of new technology products including embedded control systems, embedded user interfaces (UI), or remote communication products as defined by the Product Management Team and the customer. The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of “engineering best practice” procedures and design validation standards. The Electrical Design Engineer leads technical design review meetings and provides technical design inputs and direction when needed. To provide the end results required by this position, the incumbent follows design and development procedures and recommends updates to these procedures when needed and should continually acquire an increasing knowledge of existing assemblies, stay up to date on manufacturing capabilities, and develop an awareness of the field usage of the products.
Essential Functions:
- Lead the new product development process for small projects
- Maintain positive relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment
- Provide detailed project documentation as defined by Product Development procedures
- Maintain appropriate professional competencies to ensure innovative solutions are utilized on new designs
- Follow established design and development procedures and recommend updates to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide technical design inputs for design reviews as needed
- This role may require occasional overnight domestic or international travel up to 10%
- This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Development Manager and has no direct reports
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience
- Hardware design experience for control panels with embedded control system, remote communications and high voltage power
- Proficient troubleshooting capabilities for analog, digital, communications and power circuits
- Extensive experience using PLM system preferably Windchill
- Ability to read firmware application code for purposes of trouble shooting embedded systems
- Knowledge of communication standards for TCP, USB, RS-232, RS-485 and Wi-Fi
- Familiarity with Test Equipment such as emulators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzer, RF communications monitor, Ethernet sniffer, and serial protocol analyzer
- Basic understanding of electrical codes for UL, CE, NEC and IEC
- Technical leadership of an electrical engineering project
- Expected to provide input for design reviews of peers
- Expert level experience writing hardware requirements for new products
- Ability to accurately estimate effort required for design tasks
- Expectation to support the service team and customers with troubleshooting technical issues
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Ability to resolve complex problems and large challenges
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal customers and peers
- Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited school is preferred
- 5+ years of technology-based product development experience using the Agile project management methodology
- Working knowledge of National Instruments hardware and LabView software
- Experience in designing or working knowledge of irrigation machines
Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
Work is typically performed in a lab environment or office setting; however, incumbent may be required to work at times in a field environment. The work environment can be demanding at times with harsh weather conditions while working outdoors. While visiting the manufacturing areas of the plant, the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required at all times. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and attend meetings. Travel is rare and represents up to 10% of the work schedule.
The Electrical Design Engineer is constantly using hands and fingers. Reaching hands and arms above shoulder height while working in the office may be needed. The employee is frequently required to move about the office or plant. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, visual color perception as well as depth perception. Due to the visual requirements of this position, employee must demonstrate acceptable vision. The determination of acceptable vision will be made by the Health Wellness Safety Services Department on an individual basis
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A Brief Summary of This Position:
The primary responsibility of the Electrical Design Engineer is the design and development of new technology products as an integral part of the new product development team. The incumbent will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of new technology products including embedded control systems, embedded user interfaces (UI), or remote communication products as defined by the Product Management Team and the customer. The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of “engineering best practice” procedures and design validation standards. The Electrical Design Engineer leads technical design review meetings and provides technical design inputs and direction when needed. To provide the end results required by this position, the incumbent follows design and development procedures and recommends updates to these procedures when needed and should continually acquire an increasing knowledge of existing assemblies, stay up to date on manufacturing capabilities, and develop an awareness of the field usage of the products.
Essential Functions:
- Lead the new product development process for small projects
- Maintain positive relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment
- Provide detailed project documentation as defined by Product Development procedures
- Maintain appropriate professional competencies to ensure innovative solutions are utilized on new designs
- Follow established design and development procedures and recommend updates to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide technical design inputs for design reviews as needed
- This role may require occasional overnight domestic or international travel up to 10%
- This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Development Manager and has no direct reports
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience
- Hardware design experience for control panels with embedded control system, remote communications and high voltage power
- Proficient troubleshooting capabilities for analog, digital, communications and power circuits
- Extensive experience using PLM system preferably Windchill
- Ability to read firmware application code for purposes of trouble shooting embedded systems
- Knowledge of communication standards for TCP, USB, RS-232, RS-485 and Wi-Fi
- Familiarity with Test Equipment such as emulators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzer, RF communications monitor, Ethernet sniffer, and serial protocol analyzer
- Basic understanding of electrical codes for UL, CE, NEC and IEC
- Technical leadership of an electrical engineering project
- Expected to provide input for design reviews of peers
- Expert level experience writing hardware requirements for new products
- Ability to accurately estimate effort required for design tasks
- Expectation to support the service team and customers with troubleshooting technical issues
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Ability to resolve complex problems and large challenges
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal customers and peers
- Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited school is preferred
- 5+ years of technology-based product development experience using the Agile project management methodology
- Working knowledge of National Instruments hardware and LabView software
- Experience in designing or working knowledge of irrigation machines
Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
Work is typically performed in a lab environment or office setting; however, incumbent may be required to work at times in a field environment. The work environment can be demanding at times with harsh weather conditions while working outdoors. While visiting the manufacturing areas of the plant, the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required at all times. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and attend meetings. Travel is rare and represents up to 10% of the work schedule.
The Electrical Design Engineer is constantly using hands and fingers. Reaching hands and arms above shoulder height while working in the office may be needed. The employee is frequently required to move about the office or plant. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, visual color perception as well as depth perception. Due to the visual requirements of this position, employee must demonstrate acceptable vision. The determination of acceptable vision will be made by the Health Wellness Safety Services Department on an individual basis
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
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Product Design Lead Job Market in Nebraska
A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Valmont Industries5
- Olsson4
- HDR2
- ASTEC2
- RailPros2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Manufacturing8
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Transportation & Logistics2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product design lead jobs across Nebraska.
- Bachelor's degree in product design, interaction design, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of experience in product or UX design roles
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a design team or pod
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or comparable product design and prototyping tools
- Experience collaborating directly with product managers and engineering across full product cycles
- Portfolio showing shipped products and evidence of design decision-making at a systems level
Product Design Lead Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product design lead in Nebraska?
Product design lead roles in Nebraska require no state-issued license or registration, so the path runs through education and experience. Most Nebraska employers expect a bachelor's degree in product design, UX, or a related discipline alongside several years in individual-contributor design roles. Building toward a lead position typically means taking ownership of end-to-end design projects, mentoring junior designers, and developing fluency with design systems before stepping into formal leadership.
How much do product design leads make in Nebraska?
Product design leads in Nebraska earn a median of about $71,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,000 for the lowest 10% to over $106,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire product design leads in Nebraska?
Companies currently hiring product design leads in Nebraska include Valmont Industries, Olsson, and HDR, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's large insurance, logistics, and financial services headquarters tend to maintain in-house product teams that hire at the lead level on a recurring basis.
Which Nebraska cities have the most product design lead jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Valley have the most product design lead openings in Nebraska. Omaha dominates because it is home to the largest concentration of corporate headquarters in the state, including financial services and healthcare technology employers whose product teams hire leads regularly, while Lincoln's openings are driven largely by university-affiliated technology ventures and state government digital services.
Are there remote product design lead jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, and more than most fields, since product design work is largely screen-based and well suited to distributed teams. About 23% of product design lead openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how common distributed product teams have become. Discovery research, stakeholder workshops, and usability testing sessions are the parts of the role most likely to require periodic in-person presence even on otherwise remote teams.
How can I get hired as a product design lead in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a lead role from a strong senior individual-contributor position at a Nebraska employer that promotes internally. Omaha-based companies in insurance and financial technology, such as those in the Mutual of Omaha and First National Bank ecosystems, occasionally bring on associate or mid-level designers and develop them toward leadership. A portfolio demonstrating systems-level thinking and any experience coordinating design reviews or guiding a peer through a project will give you a clear edge in those conversations.
Where can I find and apply to product design lead jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to product design lead jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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