Job Designation The Product Design Engineer will have a key role in product development of actuation products. They will have responsibility for delivering strategic design and development goals in electro-mechanical actuation to grow current and capture future business opportunities. This position reports to the Vice President of Engineering with a dotted line responsibility to the Chief Engineer, Actuation. The Product Design Engineer will reside in the facility located in Saginaw/Frankenmuth, Michigan. Job Core Responsibilities Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned. · Design, development, analysis, testing and implementation of breakthrough electro-mechanical actuation technologies · Work within a design team to understand the needs and development of integrated electro-mechanical actuation assemblies based on linear and rotary motion technology that differentiate our products from the competition · Interpret customer requirements and provide conceptual and detailed design of electromechanical actuators and sub-components. · Provide selection of motors, feedback devices, stress, thermal and performance analysis, test plans and guidance to team members. · Advance our use of analytical tools and testing methods · Design, conduct, and analyze laboratory testing of new products · Travel as necessary · Work with design and process teams to identify, investigate and implement state of the art materials, design improvements and manufacturing processes · Independently manage cross-functional project teams for new technology or product developments Job Specifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · 7 years minimum relevant experience in the design of electromechanical devices or related motion-control machinery. · Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, · Experience with solid modeling (CAD exp required – NX preferred but not necessary) · Experience in design and development of electro-mechanical devices · Design analysis tools and testing background a plus · Background in motors, drives, and controls or other similar motion control areas helpful
