Product Development Engineer II

Husqvarna Group • North Salt Lake, UT

9h

About The Position

The incumbent is a high performing, creative individual who is capable of creating world class mechanical and electrical designs in a dynamic environment. The incumbent is skilled at dealing with all aspects of core engineering, product development, product design, intellectual property, and patents. Will bring ideas from concept phase to high volume manufacturing.

Requirements

• Ability to make authoritative decisions based on sound engineering and business principles, and to make smart, honest decisions under pressure
• Ability to apply creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving complex engineering and business situations
• Ability to take customer needs and create highly functional and attractive designs
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proficient with solid modeling software; SolidWorks preferred
• Ability to be innovative and creative as well as balanced by strong bias for continuous improvement
• Ability to effectively mentor teammates and to lift others
• Highly organized, detailed planner with strong record of flawless execution/results
• Ability to travel internationally
• Ability to create attractive and functional industrial designs
• Generally 2-4 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Well-rounded mechanical and electrical experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (on occasion)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with and working knowledge of fluid dynamics a plus.
• Experience creating user interfaces and designing for usability a plus.
• Experience with plastics and processed a plus
• 3D CAD software experience; SolidWorks experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple product development projects, which may include the following steps: product conceptualization, preliminary design, prototyping, project/budget presentations to executive level steering committees, final design, product tooling, testing, debugging, and product release
• Leads and supports continuous improvement efforts for existing products
• Understands the engineering principles that relate to each product line and remains current with new engineering procedures, practices, and technologies
• Assists in the management of all related intellectual property documentation (patent applications, issued patents, product markings, trademarks, non-disclosure agreements) and interfaces with patent attorneys as needed on a per project basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees