Machine Development Technologist

SUMMARY:

- Research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Primary responsibility is to assist Lead Machine Development Technologist, deliver various Research, New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) Programs/Projects relating to motor grader products.
- The candidate will provide logistical, technical, and hands-on machine expertise in support of active programs/projects.
- Participating in project planning meetings, preparing project specifications in conjunction with team and client resources, coordinating the efforts of various support personnel, conducting various instrumented and non-instrumented tests on location (Field Sites, Business Units, etc.), and analysing acquired data.
- The candidate will begin in a support role, but will have opportunities to, and be expected to eventually lead projects/activities.
- Additional opportunities may exist to perform field follow trips to dealer and customer sites within North America to support and inspect Client owned development machines in customer applications.
- This position requires good communication and diplomacy skills, both written and oral, in order to effectively interact with and direct the activities of mechanics, operators, technicians, engineers, and customers/end-users.
- The candidate must be comfortable working on or around heavy machinery.
- The candidate should have a general working knowledge of data acquisition equipment, instruments, various internal/external analysis software and/or a strong willingness to learn.
- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

SKILLS:

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

- Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer generated reports.
- Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum of 10 years of work experience
- Strong technical and problem solving skills and a solid mechanical aptitude
- Strong work ethic and initiative
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to keep concurrent tasks on schedule
- Ability to interact effectively with co-workers
- Willingness to work hands-on with machines
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred, but not required
- Construction Equipment/Diesel Engine Experience
- Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic system troubleshooting skills
- Data analysis skills
- Working knowledge ProE