What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer position at Helios Hydraulics America?
Job Summary:
The Product Design Engineer will work to design, develop, and maintain screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves. The candidate will be the technical owner of various product lines based on technical expertise. The Design Engineer is challenged with being a key contributor to the continuous improvement of our cartridge valve technology product portfolio, both locally and globally.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all aspects of given product line(s) by developing and maintaining requirements of the design
- Submit and carry out Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) effective and efficiently
- Coordinate with manufacturing engineering and operations teams for:
- Design for Manufacturing, Cost, Assembly
- First Pass Yield (FPY) Improvements
- Design custom cartridges for customer specific applications utilizing specialized software to create models and drawings of products
- Work with customers, distributors, integrators, etc. to answer technical questions and specify appropriate cartridge utilization
- Provide technical guidance and expertise on design related issues
- Drive the project management of new applications from initial conception to final commissioning/in-field testing through to production release
- Prepare and deliver presentations at reviews and meetings
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Hands-on capability to carry through the complete project from conception to final sign-off by the customer
- Ability to understand complex mathematical relationships that underpin mechanical analysis
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint documents
- Ability to proficiently utilize CAD/3-D Modeling Software
- Ability to coordinate and communicate tasks across a wide range of cross-functional teams
- Extreme attention to detail
Education and Experience:
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics is highly preferred.
- Experience in the use of simulation tools (e.g., FEA, CFD, 1-D, etc.)
- Knowledge of screw-in cartridge, sub plate mounted and stackable mobile sectional valves, as well as a solid understanding of hydraulic components, circuits, and systems
- Thorough understanding of materials, linear and nonlinear behavior of materials, fatigue, and corrosion
- Understanding of GD&T standards and best practices
- Understanding of 6 Sigma principles
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to lift to 35 pounds