Role: Dev/Research Engineer 2 - (97376-1)
Location: Chillicothe, IL
Duration: 12 months
Location: Chillicothe, IL
Duration: 12 months
Job Description:
Summary: The main function of a research engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical research engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.
Job Responsibilities:
- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.
Skills:
- Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
- 2-4 year’s experience required.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- This engineer will be responsible for fuel pump validation for a new design pump. They will lead validation planning, track hardware, plan and run tests, and communicate results to the team. Engineer will work with lead engineers, pump SME and two additional engineers on development of new fuel pump project to advance toward NPI launch.
- Product Development (NPI)
- Creo modeling
- Print detailing
- Assist in Validation testing
- Hands-on work – test prep, assembly, tear down and inspection
- Thorough documentation and clear communication
- Analysis coordination
- Supplier CPPD
- Tolerance stack-up’s
Reason/motivation for request:
- Backfill
Typical task breakdown:
- Component / system design development according to APQP and NPI program cadence
Interaction with team:
- Frequent interaction w/ core development team – team members plus work director
- Regular collaboration w/ support resources: SDE, suppliers, mechatronics, analysis, purchasing,
Work environment:
- Office primarily
- Hands-on lab/test environment (validation hardware: receiving, test coordination, inspection) -> increasing as project progresses to validation phase
Education & Experience Required:
- BS Engineering
- 2-5 years experience
Technical Skills:
(Required):
- 3D modeling/print detailing
- Clear understanding of GD&T
- Hand-on with product
- Product development experience
- FMEA/DVP&R/APQP
(Desired):
- Engine/Fuel systems development experience
- Client detailing/releasing experience
- Structural FEA experience
- Hydraulic analysis experience
- Product validation experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
Soft Skills:
(Required):
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Managing multiple priorities
Travel Requirement - None
Export Control Requirements -Yes
