at Kress Carrier in Brimfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Sr. Design Engineer (Hydraulics Engineer)
Job Description:
Kress is looking for a full-time Sr. Design Engineer to join our team in the development of specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction and mining industries. Our Sr. Design Engineers perform activities to complete moderately complex design projects to satisfy customer and/or engineering orders. This position’s primary focus will be on hydraulic system design.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Engineering projects including hydraulic system design
Development of new products or expansion of current product line and prepare technical objectives and specifications
Review instructions received from Project Engineering Manager and perform necessary design and development studies to determine best approach to the design
Create or modify hydraulic system schematics for projects
Participate in selection of hydraulic system components
Confirm hydraulic system components meet industry standard regulations, including other countries
Perform calculations to determine requirements for hydraulic system components
Prepare layouts and details of hydraulic system assemblies and sub-assemblies
Participate in design reviews
Keep management informed of progress of project and problems encountered. Initiate design reviews and make changes where necessary
Maintain and update project documentation
Maintain contact with Purchasing regarding component needed, specifications, quality, cost and availability
Manage design costs and manufacturability
Provide timely, accurate engineering information and communicate to other departments
Recommend changes for updating engineering standards and procedures
Utilize existing design, reference material and standards to develop hydraulic systems
Revise prior designs to bring them up to date with new guidelines and standards
Work with Manufacturing regarding difficulties encountered during build and participate in troubleshooting hydraulic system issues encountered
Provide Engineering assistance to Product Support & Marketing and customers as needed, some travel may be required
Experience and Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Five years’ prior experience in construction, mining or off-highway equipment
Two-three years prior experienced in selection of hydraulic system components
Must be proficient in reading hydraulic schematics
Modeling experience a plus (SolidEdge, Creo and UG NX)
Hydraulic hose and tube routing experience a plus
Hydraulic hose and tube manufacturing knowledge a plus
Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office
Kress Corporation is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer offering a good work environment, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, and prescription at no premium in addition to other competitive benefits.
