Design Engineer 2 (# 6855)

Design Engineer 2 - (55086-1)  
Mossville, IL 
18 months 

Job Description  
The main function of a design engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs.

Job Responsibilities:
- Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
- Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
- Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
- Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
- Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Knowledge of computer development software across multiple platforms.

Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
- 2-4 years experience required. 

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: 
- Position is focused on design engineering, project management & supplier product application engineering for integration and optimization in mobile hydraulic systems.  Activities encompass leading a global team including domestic and international engineers, hydraulic component suppliers and machine design teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with vendor, client, and business needs.  Desired engineering skills include understanding machine hydraulic system architecture, hydraulic component design fundamentals, ability to apply specialized technical information to understand functional requirements, draft detailed component requirements documents, objectively evaluate multiple solutions, complete design analysis/verification activities, lead technical and commercial discussions with multiple teams, and conduct technical design and stakeholder reviews. Occasional travel to suppliers, product group design centers, and dealer/customer sites may be required.  

Reason/motivation for request:
- Additional engineering resource to manage branding, resiliency, and cost reduction projects.  Overlap with ERD engineer in preparation for rotations in 2025.

Why Client ? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can d- the work that matters.”

Why this Role?
- Highly engaged, collaborative team environment.
- Wide variety of projects from product development (concept to production) to field issue resolution and strategy initiatives supporting Mining machines.
- Continued opportunities for skill development.

Typical task breakdown:
- Apply technical knowledge of hydraulic valve design methods, component materials and metrology and technical specifications to ensure the product performance, life expectancy and machine integration meet application requirements as designed by a supplier and program deadlines are met.  Engineer must be able to effectively manage technical information protection, schedule and organize project deliverables, complete both team and independent deliverables and create and/or coordinate technical and commercial information for report out in team and stakeholder reviews. 

Interaction with team: 
Attending and/or conducting team meetings (most virtually) collaborating with internal product development teams and suppliers, creating/updating project management plans, conducting product design analysis, reviewing engineering specifications and detailed drawings, and conducting project stakeholder approval reviews.  Workday expectations are to be aligned with and enable vendor and internal product development team collaboration during core business hours.

Work environment: 
- On site in Client office
- Mostly office
- Potential to need basic PPE  

Education & Experience Required: 
- Bachelor's degree in an accredited Mechanical Engineering curriculum preferred, but open to considering an applicant with other relevant Engineering degrees or Applied Engineering with Technical Business background.  
-  2+ years industry experience preferred. 
-  Master’s degree with less work experience will be considered.
- N- 2 year degrees accepted
- Will consider internships as part of experience 

Technical Skills 
(Required)
- Basic knowledge of the full product development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.  Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make changes as needed to resolve issue.  Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and complete complex computations. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and analytical reports.  
- Experience with modeling applications related to technical field such as CRE- and advanced familiarity with team collaboration tools and Microsoft Office programs.  
(will train as needed) 

(Desired) 
- Working knowledge of hydraulic components or systems desired. 

Soft Skills
(Required)
-  Highly competent in both verbal and written communications, problem solving, customer service and interpersonal skills.  Basic ability to lead team meetings, work effectively in a team environment, independently and efficiently manage one’s time, and taking initiative in completing deliverables.  Detail oriented, analytical, innovative with problem solving ability and operating with urgency.   

Travel Requirement: 0-25%