R&D Fluid Power & Controls Engineer

Barnhart•Memphis, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A R&D Fluid Power & Controls Engineer is expected to have adequate experience, skills and knowledge to develop hydraulic & pneumatic equipment as well as electrical controls for specialty gear used in the heavy lift and transport industry. This role involves a combination of engineering expertise, project coordination, and hands-on support to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of qualifying experience and a proven track record of success designing and developing hydraulic and control systems for mobile equipment.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, OSHA 10
Advanced familiarity with hydraulic systems components such as gear, piston & vane pumps & motors, cylinders, control valves, filters, hoses, fittings, etc.
Advanced familiarity with electrical control components such as PLCs, VFDs, actuators, relays, breakers, switches, transformers etc.
Strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, including OSHA, ASME B30 Series, ANSI, AWS, and others specific to job operations and equipment design.
Familiarity with electronic controls software (i.e. IQAN software suite or similar).
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Skilled at diagnosing problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to provide solutions and remedy the problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for communication technical information.
Self-sufficient at producing various engineering documents for review with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to keep projects on track by meeting time deadlines while keeping costs within allowable limits.
Willingness and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
Ability to work in outdoor and potentially hazardous environments.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, crawling, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and lifting moderate weights.
Ability to utilize common technician tools for assembling, testing & repairing mechanical equipment.
Must pass a drug test, fit for duty and background check.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Electrical) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment to design innovative equipment for heavy lift and transport projects across North America.
Research the viability of new ideas and determine if they should be pursued.
Gather information and establish design parameters for new concepts.
Develop concepts into workable solutions with detailed calculations and finalized CAD models.
Create fabrication drawings and review them.
Stay in close communication with the Fabrication Services Department during equipment build.
Perform load testing on specialty rigging tools.
Finalize detailed specification sheets, operation & maintenance manuals, automation calculators and other support files.
Capture lessons learned during initial field use of equipment and incorporate improvements into design revisions.
Gain working knowledge of existing Barnhart heavy lift and specialty rigging equipment.
Improve technical skills and gain experience related to crane operations, rigging, and heavy haul projects.
Design, analyze, document, source parts, develop prototypes and test various fluid power and control systems for custom built mobile equipment.
Prepare engineering documents such as hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic schematics, assembly drawings, inspection & maintenance requirements, master parts list, operation manuals, etc. for custom designed gear.
Develop test plans for newly designed equipment and participate in the setup and execution of the tests.
Create cost estimates for various design and build projects.
Identify and procure various parts and components for design projects by liaising with suppliers and subcontractors.
Provide on-site technical support during lifting, transport and machinery moving jobs.
Train and qualify operators to ensure equipment is being used and maintained properly.
Apply knowledge of industry regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ASME), and help to ensure designs are in accordance.
Identify and document maintenance and inspection requirements for new & existing gear.
Coordinate and work with field personnel such as crane operators, riggers, fabricators, and shop technicians to support various activities.
Create and complete detailed and organized equipment packages for equipment.
Troubleshoot problems with equipment and work to resolve the issues.
Keep updated on the latest industry practices, safety regulations, and engineering standards.