CE System Engineer – Undercarriage/Driveline

Ready to be a critical part of one of the most exciting times in Construction Equipment development with Kubota in North America? Do you want to own your career and have opportunities to meaningfully contribute to a world class global company? A new, dynamic, and rapidly growing research and development center is hiring at all levels of experience in engineering, test & validation as well as project/program management functions. 

Kubota strives for the development of society by drawing on all of our capabilities and know-how to offer superior products and technologies. Build today and open the way to tomorrow, with the aim of bringing prosperity to the company through happiness and innovation of employees. 

“We Challenge the Unknown with Creativity and Courage” – Gonshiro Kubota

The CE System Engineer will have specific accountability for the definition of technical specifications, design and integration of systems and components for applications in Compact Track Loader and Skid Steer Loader products for North America. The position will have the responsibility for delivering innovative, robust, high quality, cost competitive driveline system development and integration which obtains project goals while collaborating and working within a cross functional and global team environment.

Who You Are:

• Purpose-driven, accountable, and achievement-oriented
• Independent self-starter and thinker
• Collaborative and relational
• Humble, trustworthy, and compassionate
• Results driven and career-minded

What You Need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
• Experience in defense, heavy duty, or earthmoving product development is a plus 
• Powertrain and controls system experience related to the design and development of mobile equipment
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and designs
• Concepting undercarriage / driveline systems design, seal selection, bearing selection, bushing selection, hydraulic component design, supplier coordination, benchmarking competitive designs, and powertrain systems performance evaluations
• Working knowledge of ground pressure, tractive effort, flotation, castings, forgings, recoil, suspension systems, and Hydrostatic systems
• New product development experience

• Computer skills including MS Office, Google-based programs and 3D modeling (CATIA V5 preferred)
• Skilled in the use of engineering tools such as DFMEA, Hazard and Risk Assessments
• Experience and demonstrated success working in a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes
• Development stage gate process knowledge
• Growth mindset

What We Offer:

Wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. We will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include opportunities for self-development, opportunity for bonuses, and paid leave for specific activities.

• Salary Range: $70,000 to $102,500, plus annual performance bonus (Actual salary based on factors such as experience, skill, and qualifications)
• Flexible Work Week
• Work / Life Balance
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• A career journey with endless possibilities
• Competitive 401k

Location:

Little but mighty! Salina, KS is a relatively small community, but offers features and activities found in bigger metropolitan areas. A large arts and humanities scene with theaters, galleries, and other opportunities demonstrated by the rotating collection of sculptures as you walk down historic Santa Fe Avenue. Boutique shopping, breweries, pubs, antiques, and every type of cuisine you can imagine, as well as your favorite chain restaurants fill the streets. The annual Smoky Hill River Festival brings bands, activities, artists, and games. Tony’s Event Center and the Stiefel Theatre host top name entertainment and musical acts. Family friendly activity centers like The Alley and District Eat & Play keep the kids busy. If Salina doesn’t have it, we are a just short 90-minute drive to Wichita and 2.5 hours to Kansas City where you will find major airports and all the things big cities have to offer.