Senior Engineer - Core

Parker Hannifin • Richmond, CA

3h

About The Position

The Senior Engineer analyzes, researches, designs, and tests component parts, processes, and systems to develop new or improve existing core products. The role designs products and systems of diverse and difficult scope using engineering principles, develops solutions to complex engineering requirements, and builds in-depth technical and organizational knowledge. The position works with engineering and cross-functional teams within or across the business unit or division and may interact regularly with customers and suppliers. It does not have direct reports.

Responsibilities include developing product designs and specifications, analyzing design alternatives, interpreting and validating test results, supporting product acceptance and reliability, completing technical project work, and contributing to project milestones within cost and schedule constraints. The Senior Engineer also reviews product specifications, troubleshoots design deficiencies, documents engineering practices and results, conducts testing and analysis, supports customer proposals, and may mentor others.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 10 years of design engineering experience, although less experience may be acceptable if the candidate demonstrates the required skills and capabilities. The ideal candidate has hands-on product design experience, preferably with precision-machined parts and assemblies with tight tolerances and high reliability, as well as sustaining engineering experience. Strong engineering fundamentals, communication skills, multitasking capability, and the ability to support VAVE/cost-reduction and complex sustaining design issues are required.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• 10 years of design engineering experience; less experience may be acceptable if the candidate demonstrates the required skills and capabilities.
• Hands-on product design experience, ideally with precision-machined parts and assemblies involving tight tolerances and high product reliability.
• Sustaining engineering experience.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, including engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, understanding the impact of design changes or decisions, and technically justifying them.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Capability and skills to work on VAVE and cost-reduction projects.
• Capability and skills to support complex sustaining design issues.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on product design experience with precision-machined parts and assemblies with tight tolerances and high product reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex conceptual and detailed design specifications based on product performance and customer requirements, considering function, materials, performance, interchangeability, costs, operational efficiency, and contractual requirements.
• Perform product development, modification, and evaluation of components, subsystems, and systems using engineering principles and, as needed, develop new or unique analysis tools.
• Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure design outcomes; interpret and validate test results; and oversee product acceptance procedures and parameters for reliability and safety.
• Complete assigned technical project elements and develop data and analysis for technical product or system proposals to customers.
• Contribute to project milestones, maintain work within cost and schedule constraints, and track variances and root causes with corrective actions; may serve as a Control Account Manager using Earned Value Management.
• Review product specifications and modifications for clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and compliance with standards; troubleshoot design deficiencies and recommend revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements.
• Provide technical information to product engineering teams using consistent engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods; write procedures and technical reports.
• Conduct complex analysis and devise tests to validate product, method, material, or process performance; prepare documentation, reports, customer proposals, presentations, and change proposals; determine and complete required actions and publish findings.
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data and develop acceptance, engineering evaluation, development, and qualification or certification test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Communicate with customers to identify business opportunities, present product capabilities, clarify technical requirements, and prepare technical proposals as needed.
• Mentor or serve as a resource to share specialized knowledge; establish project goals and objectives and track performance.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, technical publications, and professional associations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness supplemental benefit programs at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Participation in an Annual Incentive Program.

What This Job Offers

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