Location: Sarasota,FL, USA
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
Qualifications
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
* Extreme attention to detail
Education and Experience:
* B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics is highly preferred. Masters in similar fields is a plus
* 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