General Purpose:
Responsible for technology development and waterjet applications projects in support of product & business development. Work includes design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of electro-mechanical & fluids apparatus, components or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices. Investigate & validate of new waterjet applications utilizing existing or novel equipment. Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and report on the results. Work independently on tasks with minimum supervision.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Works with designers, product managers, business development and engineers to develop functional design that meets market specifications.Review and evaluate customer & market requirements.
Designs testing of fluid & electro-mechanical systems.
Resolve daily product development issues by evaluation and re-engineering.
Works on and facilitates cross functional teams to develop solutions for market opportunities.Evaluates concepts for compliance with VoC/VoM and for cost effectiveness and safety.
Completes administrative duties necessary to launch the designs for fabrication, machining and assembly.
Performs any necessary technical calculations to assure a functional and sound system.
Interfaces with vendors for procurement of components.
Assist in preparing testing specifications and documentation for downstream users.
Research new methods of design, fabrication, and/or assembly to improve products and reduce costs.
Work directly with customers to identify and solve problems, provide technical support, and to research new product solutions to meet customer needs.
Travel to customer sites, trade shows, conferences to gather technical data and assist with Business Development.
Other duties as requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles including robots, controls, fluids, solid modeling design software.
Familiarity with FEA & CFD analytical methods.
Knowledge of hydraulics, linear drives and pneumatics.
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles a plus, including circuit diagrams, motors, PLC software programming, electrical troubleshooting.
Ability to perform technical calculations for design of mechanical & fluid systems.
High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
Exceptional oral and written, presentation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently on projects in addition to functioning well in a team environment.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, solicit input from customers, motivate associates, and elicit work output.
Ability to take initiative; highly self-motivated.
Demonstrated ability for innovative/creative thinking.
Familiarity with the design & operation of waterjet products
Ability to travel on short notice. Travel less than 10%. Ability to travel internationally required.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Yes, Designers as assigned.
Education/Experience and/or Training:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and four (4) years related experience.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) and 0-2 years related experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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