NPD Project Engineer (Motor Development)

Crane Company • Piqua, OH

24d

About The Position

NPD Project Engineer (Motor Development)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Develop new or modify and/or accurately define existing product designs using current company software such as CAD, FEA, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc. Uses basic engineering concepts and principles, along with company, commercial, and government standards to provide technical verification for new or modified designs Prepare Engineering Change Orders for implementation Establish Bills of Material for new or modified products Establish test plans to validate new or modified designs, and prepare technical reports upon completion of tests Will have project responsibility for improving current and developing new products as assigned. Responsible for completion of the engineering tasks with the technical personnel assigned Perform dimensional analysis and product performance calculations independently to support design projects Perform layout and design work using current CAD software and computer systems such as spreadsheet databases, word processing, etc. Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings Some travel to the United States required for training and engineering liaison activities Will be responsible for moderately sized projects as assigned Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: BS in Mechanical Engineering or related degree with the addition of mechanical design experience. Coursework, work experience, or strong proficiency in Thermal Engineering is highly preferred. 1 to 4 years of experience in a project engineer and/or design engineer role, or equivalency in co-op experience. Training on the use of 3D CAD software is required. Solid Works 3D CAD experience is a plus, as is experience with FEA and CFD software. New product development experience using a stage-gate type development process is preferred. Experience designing, sizing, and/or selecting electric motors for industrial equipment is a plus, as is experience with industrial controls. Development experience with pumps is preferred. Design and development experience with industrial rotating equipment preferred. Crane Pumps & Systems will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas (Examples: E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN), or those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire at this time. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related degree with the addition of mechanical design experience.
• 1 to 4 years of experience in a project engineer and/or design engineer role, or equivalency in co-op experience.
• Training on the use of 3D CAD software is required.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, work experience, or strong proficiency in Thermal Engineering is highly preferred.
• Solid Works 3D CAD experience is a plus, as is experience with FEA and CFD software.
• New product development experience using a stage-gate type development process is preferred.
• Experience designing, sizing, and/or selecting electric motors for industrial equipment is a plus, as is experience with industrial controls.
• Development experience with pumps is preferred.
• Design and development experience with industrial rotating equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or modify and/or accurately define existing product designs using current company software such as CAD, FEA, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.
• Uses basic engineering concepts and principles, along with company, commercial, and government standards to provide technical verification for new or modified designs
• Prepare Engineering Change Orders for implementation
• Establish Bills of Material for new or modified products
• Establish test plans to validate new or modified designs, and prepare technical reports upon completion of tests
• Will have project responsibility for improving current and developing new products as assigned.
• Responsible for completion of the engineering tasks with the technical personnel assigned
• Perform dimensional analysis and product performance calculations independently to support design projects
• Perform layout and design work using current CAD software and computer systems such as spreadsheet databases, word processing, etc.
• Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings
• Some travel to the United States required for training and engineering liaison activities
• Will be responsible for moderately sized projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates.
• All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.
• We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level