Hydraulic Engineer III

Terex Corporation•Fort Payne, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer III, Hydraulics will report to the Director, Electrical Engineering and will interface as required with other discipline engineers. The Product Engineer will communicate required design changes of varying degrees of complexity by ensuring that performance parameters are met while meeting quality targets. This position is responsible for creation and maintenance of product designs. Primary duties include assisting in the completion of engineering design projects, production support, and continuous design improvements of products.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related degree.
6 years minimum engineering experience in hydraulic system design in a heavy manufacturing environment by employing DFMA (Design For Manufacturing and Assembly).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
The candidate should be able to exhibit strong problem solving skills such as 6-Sigma or another structured methodology to solve complex problems.
The candidate should have working knowledge of electrical and controls systems to provide technical product support to manufacturing and field service.
It is important that candidates demonstrate work experience requiring multi-tasking capabilities in a “fast paced” work environment.
Candidate must be a self-starter, fast paced, but still highly detailed and accurate.
They must show project management capabilities such as being goal oriented while being able to identify high priority, critical path tasks.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering
experience working with hydraulic / electro-mechanical components
experience in the Mining Equipment / Heavy Construction Equipment Industries

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to Safety, lead by example.
Selection and approval of hydraulic component type and specifications to meet system requirements.
Apply and demonstrate engineering design-best-practices and value engineering during project development.
Review and approve mechanical design standards and specifications.
Create hydraulic schematics for complete system.
Working knowledge of principles and interpretation of FEA and CFD.
Ensure design is in compliance with design criteria, standards and specifications as well as local codes and regulations.
Ensure procurement packages are in compliance with design criteria, standards and specifications.
Follow Project Management Process and Procedures.
Develop, implement, and maintain design standards, guides, and procedures.
Respond to NCRs (Non-Compliance Reports).
Communicate change orders and execute change management processes.
Support operator and maintenance training.
Review Equipment Technical Specifications, such as Specification and Mechanical Data Sheets (e.g. issued for Enquiry).
Provide project technical support – familiarity with risk assessments, design reviews, constructability, HAZOP, etc.
Supervise supplier design and control of supplier interface and the co-ordination of interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
Technical support for daily plant operations and field service by assuring that product performance parameters are met.
Provide troubleshooting support for Technical Service.
Provide hydraulic technical support for Test Engineering.