Product Engineer I

Hapco•Abingdon, VA

22h

About The Position

The Product Engineer I focuses on the development, implementation, and improvement of all products, new and existing, that are manufactured by Hapco. The Product Engineer I will utilize sound engineering practices when designing, evaluating, and resolving issues related to products, new and existing. The Product Engineer I should establish and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associates degree in Engineering Technology with at least (1) year of working experience is required for the Product Engineer I position.
Skill sets must include business related computer literacy, analytical problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and multi-task-oriented skills.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively one-on-one or in group situations with customers, industry groups, and co-workers, utilizing methods to include, but not limited to, verbal presentations or conversations, plus telephone and email communications.
Ability to apply common sense understanding while carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, plus the ability to create and interpret documents correctly.
Possess the ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in various situations.
The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Proper lifting techniques are required.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering is preferred and waives the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Learn existing product lines and assist the Design Engineering group with project reviews as needed
Prepare detailed drawings, using AutoDesk programs (AutoCAD, Inventor, etc.), while maintaining established practices and techniques for drafting, design, and production standards
Perform engineering calculations to assist and justify design decisions; emphasis on structural load, stress/strain, and kinetic calculations; Both hand calculations and FEA may be required
Conduct physical testing of products, such as static load tests, vibratory tests, and impact tests
Utilize a variety of computer software for daily tasks, such as AutoDesk programs, Microsoft Excel, PTC MathCAD Prime, and Manufactured Resource Planning (MRP) systems
Review projects and products with cross-functional teams
Obtain a working understanding of codes and design standards that are applicable to Hapco products, such as the AASHTO SLTS and LRFDLTS, NAAMM, ADM, AWS D1.1 and D1.2, and ANSI C136 standards
Ensure products and designs are compliant with applicable codes and design standards
Interpret and implement complex plans, concepts, and specifications into Hapco product design and workflow
Work effectively, both independently and in groups, with minimal supervision
Follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision
Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout each day
Train and assist co-workers and external customers with product knowledge
Occasional travel for business purposes will be required. Travel could include customer meetings, industry meetings, field issue analysis, etc.
Other duties as assigned.