Hydraulics Engineer (# 7833)

Design Engineer 3 or Hydraulics Engineer- (84386-1)   
Clayton, NC - Onsite 
12 months contract 

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.
- Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
- 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.
- 5-7 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: 
As an engineer in the Work Tools Hydraulic System Team, you will be responsible for interfacing with suppliers and working with other Client personnel to provide hydraulic component solutions for all work tools used in the Building Construction Product families. You will be expected to develop expertise in all of the different types of hydraulic components used on Client machines.  You will assist in solving technical problems while growing your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. You will also continue to grow your professional network.

Reason/motivation for request: 
- Backfill

Why Client? Client Building Construction Products Division, located in Clayton, North Carolina, is the design headquarters for construction equipment used in building residential and commercial infrastructure.  Backhoe Loaders, Hydraulic Excavators, Small Bulldozers, and Skid Steer Loaders are some of the machines designed and validated by the engineers and technicians located at the Clayton Machine Development Center.  The CMDC hydraulics team is looking for a motivated individual to help with hydraulic component and system development for the hydraulic work tools used on these machines.  The mission of the team is to provide value to our global customers both internally and externally by helping design, develop, understand, optimize, test, validate, and support Client hydraulic systems.

Why this Role?
As an engineer in the Work Tools Hydraulic System Team, you will be responsible for interfacing with suppliers and working with other Client personnel to provide hydraulic component solutions for all work tools used in the Building Construction Product families. You will be expected to develop expertise in all of the different types of hydraulic components used on Client machines.  You will assist in solving technical problems while growing your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. You will also continue to grow your professional network.

Typical task breakdown:
- Interface with hydraulic component suppliers to understand the design, fabrication, and use of their components
- Develop new hydraulic system and component solutions for the mobile equipment mentioned above
- Oversee the detailing and releasing of engineering drawings for the hydraulic components you are responsible for
- Research and explore new technology
- Develop original or innovative approaches to engineering design, cost reduction, and problem solving. 
- Promote quality and continuous improvement philosophy
- Deepen your knowledge base of Client products, technologies, processes, services, and systems 
- Organize and prioritize work assignments to complete assignments/tasks on time.

Work environment: 
- High functioning team that likes to have some fun solving tough problems

Education & Experience Required: 
- 5-7 Years of experience in mobile hydraulics: 
- Bachelors Degree in engineering or equivalent experience in earth moving hydraulic development.
- Do you accept internships as job experience: YES

Top 3 Skills 
-Understanding of the mobile hydraulics used on earthmoving machinery
-Good communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
-Ability to have multiple projects in flight and prioritize work effectively

Additional Technical Skills 
(Desired) 
-  Microsoft Office tools experience
- Hydraulic analysis tool experience

Soft Skills
(Required)
-  Leave your ego at the door and lets make our customers smile.

Travel Requirement: 0-25% US Dealer sites
Export Control Requirements: Yes

Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com