Unirac

Product development engineers apply principles of engineering to evaluate new and existing products, utilizing state of the art tools and physical testing methods. Creativity is fostered by a product development process that includes many points of internal and external feedback to ensure that design goals are accurate, and the final products are a success. As a Senior Product Development Engineer, you will be expected to provide project and technical leadership (meeting project schedule targets and product functional, performance, and cost requirements). A Senior PD Engineer is also expected to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

New Product Design and Development:

• Innovate, conceive, design, engineer and develop new products and/or improve existing products.
• Calculate and design for optimized system-level costs for new products
• Create prototypes in the conception and development of new products and document results in engineering and/or test reports
• Investigate new technologies, tools, and processes and make recommendations for adoption as appropriate

Product Engineering:

• Engineer products in accordance with appropriate regulatory requirements and associated standards, such as model building and electrical codes, ASCE 7, aluminum or steel design manuals, ASTM standards, etc.
• Select appropriate materials for applications, considering strength, deflection, cost, finish, corrosion, friction, etc.
• Engineer products considering techniques such as design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability
• Develop product acceptance criteria and test plans.
• Document product designs, engineering, test results and engineering changes in engineering reports

Project Management and Technical Leadership:

• Technical leadership including identification and application of appropriate engineering analyses and methods
• Develop and lead on-time execution of product development project plans
• Ensure goals, schedules, cost targets, and budgets are met
• Maintain working knowledge of customer requirements and competitor trends
• Create presentations and present engineering designs and changes
• Coordinate, communicate, interact and provide technical support to other functional groups in the execution of product development projects
• Ensure goals, schedules, cost targets, and budgets are met

Skill Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical, structural engineering or similar /8+ preferred
• At least 5 years new product development experience preferred
• Engineering analysis – Structural design, strength and cost optimization, material selection, and FEA analysis
• Proficiency in new product development processes
• Innovative, think creatively, be hands-on and mechanically inclined
• Ability to generate concepts and create physical, testable prototypes
• Expert Proficiency in CAD and 3-D modeling, Inventor preferred
• Solar PV and UL2703 code application experience and knowledge preferred

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Structural, Civil Industrial Engineering or similar required, Master of Science in Engineering preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Office environment, manufacturing shop, test lab, and in-field environments
• Sitting, standing, and bending required (standing desks are provided so more or less standing can be accommodated within the office environment)

Reports To

Director of Product Development

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• relevant: 5 years (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

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