Sr Hydraulic Engineer

As a family-owned and operated company we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn grow and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type:Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: Hybrid

Position Summary:

The Senior Hydraulic Engineer conducts applied research and design to improve and create new pump products and components.They select research methodsbuild models and prototypesanalyze andvalidatetestresultsand prepare detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions.They estimate the costs resources and timeto conduct one or more research projects andmonitorthe performance of these projects to ensure targets are met.They alsodevelopandmaintaintechnicalexpertiseon advances and innovations in research and science.This senior role coaches and mentors less experiencedengineerschecks the quality of their work and helps resolve problems.

Measures of success:

• Successfullydetermineand write the functional requirements for hydraulic components and assemblies
• Effectively design develop and document hydraulic components to meet the functional requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve hydraulic problems inprojectsproductionorserviceareas

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providestechnical support and leadership in areas of assigned responsibility including hydraulic performance fluid flow and heat transfer.
• Prepares product development criteria in accordance with management objectives. Works with suppliers to validate that product designs meet the required specifications.
• Documents benchmarking activities.
• Drives the implementation and execution of technical recommendations. Provides support to project teams with hydraulic design and modeling to meet product requirements.
• Develops appropriate documentation outlining design parameters assumptions and reports and present content as requested.
• Leads technical design reviews with a focus on hydraulics at various stages in the life cycle gating process.
• Verifies products meet regulatory performance standards including documentation and reporting.
• Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements including Hydraulics Institute Department of Energy and other standards.
• Conducts Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to identify quality and reliability issues.
• Creates and manages engineering change orders (ECO) and temporary change notices (TCN). Disposition First Article Inspections (FAI) and Material Defect Reports (MDR).
• Adhere to company document control standards ensuring consistent checking and approval of drawings and data.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in quality investigations (root cause analysis and problem solving). Develops solutions and issues formal recommendations.
• Writes hydraulic design standards to improve design troubleshooting and assembly procedures. Conducts product reviews for the improvement and further development of existing product designs.
• Assists other departments in the preparation of manuals and sales literature on assigned projects. Analyzes historical and current designs to meet customer specifications.
• Ensures effective and pro-active communication is maintained with all internal and external stakeholders. Initiates meetings correspondence and discussion with appropriate project resources when product or project scope schedule and cost require clarification.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge with current Computational Fluid Design (CFD) simulation technologies. Maintains proficiency with the use of in-house and industry recognizedsimulation tools. Participates in industry committees technical organizations conferences and seminars related to hydraulics.
• Coaches and mentors other engineers checks the quality of their work and helps resolve problems.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanicalor Aeronautical Engineering orrelatedfield
• 7 years of experience with fluids/turbomachinery design
• Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) (SolidWorks Star CCM and PUMPAL are a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identifyand troubleshoot complex design issues using analytical tools
• Effective communication skills including excellent oral and written skills
• Professionally interact with peers stakeholders management suppliers and customers
• Ability to manage planned and unplanned activities while remaining effective
• Aptitude to manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines
• Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment
• Minimal travel to conferences trainings and customers as

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Mechanicalor Aeronautical Engineering
• Experience with coding and developing algorithms in programming languages such as Python or Matlab

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capabilities are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position may work from home up to 2X/week if performance is in good standing.

This position has no direct reports.

Benefits

With nearly 1000 people working at Taco worldwide each with their own story you will discover a sense of community and diverse intelligent colleagues who help us innovate create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement career development and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

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