Parker Hannifin · 2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer III (Piezoelectric Sensors) - Defense Systems Division
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expParker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control and engine systems for the aerospace industry. The Mechanical Engineer III will provide significant mechanical engineering expertise in the design and development of piezoelectric sensors, working closely with customers and production staff to meet specifications and solve technical problems.
HardwareManufacturingIndustrial Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Acts as a project engineer for new and existing piezoelectric sensor programs by collaborating with other cross-functional teams (electrical engineering, test equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering) to ensure all customer requirements and documentation are satisfied
Must have an understanding of piezoelectric materials to be able to support production problems and interface with crystal supplier
Prepares written and graphical documentation for the communication of requirements and design to all interested parties such as test equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, and manufacturers/technicians
Assures product and process quality by adhering to company best practices and ensuring customer requirements are met
May be responsible for performing or overseeing qualification testing which can consist of vibration testing, shock testing, temperature testing, and other environmental testing
Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g. design of experiment, statistical process control) that may result in changes in design or processing methods
Provides piezoelectric sensors decision-making information by calculating non-recurring engineering effort, labor standards, material costs, reviewing design/production/test schedules, and estimating future product requirements
May serve as liaison to supplier base and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or material science from four-year college or university and 5 to 7+ years related experience and/or training
Demonstrated expertise with complex Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science solutions including materials, fasteners, welding, statics & dynamics, system prototyping & debugging, control systems, rotating systems
Experience with design and test of mechanical systems for various mechanical stresses – thermal, vibration, shock, etc
Hands-on experience in developing tests plans, fixture design, test execution and report documentation
Proficient with CAD tools – SolidWorks preferred
Ability to perform finite element analysis is desirable but not required for this job
Ability to improve products or services by applying professional and business knowledge
Ability to solve complex problems; makes decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
Must have good communication skills for working with assemblers, other engineers, upper management, vendors and customers
Strong oral communications skills and be comfortable speaking in a team or group setting, with customers, management, vendors, and colleagues
Ability to relate complex concepts to non-technical audience
Excellent writing skills, including experience in the outlining, drafting, refinement and finalization of written reports, power point presentations, technical memos – both technical and non-technical
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards as they impact Mechanical system design, function, production, and support (RTCA DO-160, various MIL standards, IEEE, IPC, ASME)
Must be a strong team player and take direction from the Technical Director or other team members as required
Demonstrated ability to work across functional boundaries (production operation, test engineering, quality, procurement and program management)
Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
Occasional travel may be required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Master's in mechanical engineering preferred
Previous experience with Piezoelectric applications and/or Vibration analysis would be key for this role
Experience and training in the Military/Aerospace Industry preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Company
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies, delivering precision-engineered solutions across various markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.13MKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2016-01-18Grant· $4.13M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Todd M. Leombruno
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
J
John Dedinsky
Corp. VP Global Supply Chain & Procurement
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