Job Description

Description

Purpose of this Job:

• This job is responsible for developing products in compliance with Sanden and customer requirements.
• This role will include compressor concept development, design, testing, and reporting with engineering theory/logic.
• This role will also include training for other engineers and staff.
• Other responsibilities include technical support for projects related to manufacturing.

Principle Duties/Essential Functions:

• Execute product development by achieving technical goals.
• Achieve technical goals and tasks with PDCA for product development.
• Develop engineering solutions for suppliers and cross-functional members to meet required needs.
• Develop engineering laboratory testing methods and equipment.
• Coach/mentor engineers and other staff based on expertise.
• Achieve departmental execution plans and goals by product development.
• Ability to develop new concept design products.
• Achieve technical goals and tasks with PDCA for product development including cross-functional activity.
• Develop engineering solutions for external customers, suppliers, and cross-functional members to meet required needs.
• Develop global engineering laboratory testing methods and equipment.
• Achieve design consensus by resolving technical issues globally.
• Coach/mentor engineers and other staff for Design Engineering growth based on expertise.

Other Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Work with other Sanden locations to ensure product designs are consistent.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Ability to conduct technical feasibility studies for new development.
• Support / participate in the project team(s) as an engineering expert.
• Establish engineering reports independently.
• Establish technical presentation material for internal and external customers as needed.
• Responsible for awareness and compliance with company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Contributing to the effectiveness of the EHS policies and procedures by communicating and reporting unsafe conditions and/or non-compliance.
• Other projects as assigned by management.

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking
• Technical Knowledge
• Interpersonal and Teamworking Skills
• Active Learning
• Organizational Skills
• Innovative Thinking

Requirements

 Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (BSME preferred), Masters’ Degree in Engineering preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• 7+ years’ experience in automotive application design, compressor development, FEA analysis knowledge, Vehicle and compressor Testing knowledge / Skills, and HVAC system knowledge.
• Working knowledge of current computer technology and applications such as CAD, CAE, and MS Office applications.
• Good communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Knowledgeable of IATF-16949 and ISO-14001 procedures.

Licenses or Certifications:

• EPA-608, EPA-609 are desired

Physical Demands:

• Routine lifting of 25 lb. loads (compressors) may be necessary.
• Possible exposure to high noise levels.
• Possible exposure to chemicals (oils, refrigerants, solvents).

Work Environment:

• Work conditions are consistent with a general office environment. Sitting for extended periods of time will require good office ergonomics. Potential exposure to the manufacturing environment will require the understanding and use of required PPE applicable to that environment.
• Friendly, diverse culture.
• Engaging and collaborative co-workers.
• Open office layout promotes conversation and teamwork to drive results.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible work schedule

Company management reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter assigned duties at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.