Product Design Engineer

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