ABOUT SICK:

SICK is a leading global provider of intelligent sensors, systems, and services for factory, logistics, and process automation applications. With more than 1,000 patents, innovation and technology are at its core. This focus on innovation and “Sensor Intelligence” have allowed SICK to develop products for every phase of production in the automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, consumer goods, storage and conveyor, robotics, material handling, oil and gas, chemical, power, maritime industries and more. In addition, SICK’s focus on Sensor Intelligence allows us to make Industry 4.0, or the Industrial Internet of Things, a reality for their customers.

 POSITION SUMMARY:

This position has primary responsibility for hands-on design and support of SICK products through the entire product lifecycle. Work with a multi-national, cross-functional team to design, develop, and test new product offerings and enhance performance of existing production lines.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute projects while adhering to all relevant SICK product development processes covering design control, quality, and company standards and regulations and national and international regulatory body requirements. 
• Support the entire product lifecycle including change management, product support, major and minor releases, and phase out. 
• Work with internal and external resources to ensure all project technical, cost, and schedule requirements are met.
• Author documents, reports, correspondence, and other technical content.
• Plan, develop, and execute tests to verify the operation, reliability, and performance to guarantee product quality is incorporated into the design.
• Participate in reviews with peers and internal project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure new and innovative products and solutions are available to SICK customers.
• Contribute to project teams involving cross-functional participants.
• Use proof of concepts, prototypes, and MVPs to test, refine, verify, and validate new ideas.
• Develop a working knowledge of current SICK products, new development products, and engineering design processes.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.
• Carry out other job relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.
• Support concepting and estimating for EPC bids, review project specific documentation and generate table of compliance to support sales proposal preparation.
• Work independently on assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Mechanical:

• Perform all mechanical engineering functions of product development including engineering drawings/specifications, bill of materials generation, implementation, deployment, issue resolution, management of technical requirements, assessment and mitigation of risks, and creation of time and cost estimations.
• Analyze and report the effectiveness and feasibility of new materials, prototypes and final parts. Verifies and evaluates test results to ensure compliance with tolerance limits of required specifications. Includes testing and analysis results regarding strength of materials, weights, forces and stresses, proper fit and interference analysis.
• Ensure product compliance with relevant standards, marks, and agencies.
• Use CAD, project management, and collaboration tools where necessary to drive and streamline your product development. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR equivalent experience in related field.
• 2 years of professional experience in mechanical development.
• Design and system engineering experience, (piping, equipment, vessels, relief valves, etc.) within the pipeline transmission, energy, petroleum, or petrochemical industries. Experience deploying gas metering skids, analysis shelters and PLC programming is desired.
• In depth knowledge of petroleum liquid and gas industry codes and standards published by US Department of Transportation, AGA, ANSI, API, ASME, MSS, NFPA, etc. and can apply the standards to oil and gas pipeline facility and systems designs.

 Other Qualifications:

• Strong problem solving, algorithm development, analytical, design, and debugging skills.
• Thorough understanding of technical issues and the ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve issues.
• Able to communicate and work with all levels of developers, managers, and business representatives.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Travel requirements (international and domestic): up to 20%
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet applications.
• Able and willing to work alternative schedules including weekend, and on-call hours as needed.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Able to work in a general office environment.
• Strong motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting a business-critical production environment.

Other Qualifications - Mechanical:

• Experience with mechanical design, development, debug, and deployment using Solidworks or equivalent.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of product approvals and approval agencies: UL, CE, TUV, etc.
• Knowledge of testing and data interpretation. Including, but not limited to, vibration analysis, non-destructive testing, failure analysis, stress and strain analysis.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ethics and Integrity, Personal Growth and Learning, Customer Focus, Personal Accountability, Building Effective Relationships

BENEFITS: 

At SICK, we believe that our employees are the key to achieving our mission and values. SICK’s benefit package has long been recognized and valued because of its comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. To help our employees make the most of their overall well-being, we are thrilled to provide an outstanding rewards package! See attached benefits summary documents for details!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that offers challenges and the opportunity for growth, we are the place for you! SICK has several locations throughout domestic US and offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits program. Qualified candidates can apply online by clicking the “Apply Online” button. Visit us at www.sickusa.com.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V