Mechatronics Engineer - Sarasota, United States - Helios Technologies

Description

Job DetailsJob LocationSun Hydraulics Sarasota, FLPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayJob CategoryEngineeringDescription

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 valvesOversee upgrades to driver/controller softwareResearch new electrical actuators for hydraulic applicationsSupport and maintain solenoid tube and coil lines Submit and carry out Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) effective and efficientlyCoordinate with suppliers, manufacturing engineering, and operations teams for:Design for Manufacturing, Cost, AssemblyFirst Pass Yield (FPY) ImprovementsWork with customers, distributors, integrators, etc.

to answer technical questionsDrive the project management of new releases from initial conception to final through to production releasePrepare and deliver presentations at reviews and meetingsQualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:

Hands-on capability to carry through the complete project from conception to final sign-off by the customerAbility to read and interpret blueprint documentsProficiency with CAD/3-D modeling softwareFamiliarity with magnetic, CFD, and FEA simulation theoryCircuit breadboarding, soldering, wiring, etc.

Ability to coordinate and communicate tasks across a wide range of cross-functional teamsAbility to identify and seek needed information/Research skillsAnalytical thinking skillsOral and written communication skillsMicrosoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education and Experience:
B.S.

degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferredExperience with simulation tools (Magnetic, FEA, CFD, 1-D, etc.) preferredFamiliarity with state-of-the-art sensor technologies for measuring pressure, flow, position, and rotationApplication of communication protocols and chipsets (WiFi, Bluetooth, CAN, J1939, etc.)

Thorough understanding of materials, linear and nonlinear behavior of materials, fatigue, and corrosionUnderstanding of GD&T standards and best practicesUnderstanding of 6 Sigma principlesPhysical Requirements:
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timeAbility to lift 35 pounds at times