Mechatronics Engineer - Sarasota, United States - Helios Technologies

Description

Job Details

Job Location
Sun Hydraulics Sarasota, FL

Position Type
Full Time

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Engineering

Description

Job Summary:

The Mechatronics Engineer is responsible for selecting, designing, developing, applying, and maintaining sensors, solenoid actuators, and drivers/controllers for hydraulic valves and systems. They will also support the development hydro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic cartridge valves. New Product Development team to determine technical, economical, and safety feasibility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop new sensors and drivers/controllers for hydraulic cartridge valves
• Oversee upgrades to driver/controller software
• Research new electrical actuators for hydraulic applications
• Support and maintain solenoid tube and coil lines
• Submit and carry out Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) effective and efficiently
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing engineering, and operations teams for:
  • Design for Manufacturing, Cost, Assembly
  • First Pass Yield (FPY) Improvements
• Work with customers, distributors, integrators, etc. to answer technical questions
• Drive the project management of new releases from initial conception to final through to production release
• Prepare and deliver presentations at reviews and meetings

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Hands-on capability to carry through the complete project from conception to final sign-off by the customer
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint documents
• Proficiency with CAD/3-D modeling software
• Familiarity with magnetic, CFD, and FEA simulation theory
• Circuit breadboarding, soldering, wiring, etc.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate tasks across a wide range of cross-functional teams
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education and Experience:

• B.S. degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred
• Experience with simulation tools (Magnetic, FEA, CFD, 1-D, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art sensor technologies for measuring pressure, flow, position, and rotation
• Application of communication protocols and chipsets (WiFi, Bluetooth, CAN, J1939, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of materials, linear and nonlinear behavior of materials, fatigue, and corrosion
• Understanding of GD&T standards and best practices
• Understanding of 6 Sigma principles

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift 35 pounds at times