Description:

Summary:

The main function of a research engineer is to research and investigate the design functionality and maintenance of mechanical products equipment systems and processes. A typical research engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research design develop manufacture and test tools engines machines and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals specifications manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools equipment or software.

Skills:

• Creativity verbal and written communication skills analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical drawing schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field such as Computer Aided Design CAD.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 2-4 years experience required.

This team will be spearheading a new multi-year project – It is a Common Rail fuel system component development NPI project. They have a targeted launch date in April but want this person to start early January. This will be a component-level design role working on the fuel system. The members of this project will collaborate w/ CAT-E, FS mechatronics, analysis, & purchasing. This team is unique in that it will oversee the project from cradle-to-grave (hence the heavy collaboration with other teams).

Skills:

design, new product development, GD&T, product development

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

- Engine/Fuel systems development experience - CAT detailing/releasing experience

Experience Level:

Entry Level

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