Product Design Engineer

Sun Hydraulics Corp.•Sarasota, FL

41d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics is highly preferred.
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
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift to 35 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in the use of simulation tools (e.g., FEA, CFD, 1-D, etc.)

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

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