R&D MechanicalEngineer

Company: Razorjack Recruiting
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Support Company's Research and Development efforts with a project emphasis. Work within multidisciplinary teams to define problems, establish goals, and execute electro-mechanical or fluid control projects with a focus on the balance of performance, cost, and timeliness.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluate and develop mechanical specifications for systems, products, components and applications by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of materials and products.Actively participate in activities necessary to generate and maintain product designs in the area of precision agricultural spray technology.Participate in engineering design through all phases of the process including development, project management, prototype, pre-production, qualification and product design maintenance.Conduct research and study results, both in lab and in field.Interface closely with production and purchasing personnel to identify, approve suppliers, conduct design and drawing reviews, and deviation requests to provide support and information as required.Participate in and support research of current product performance shortcomings with respect to function, reliability, and usability.Use appropriate engineering techniques, processes and technology to produce cost effective designs considering applicable safety and environmental regulations and standards.Travel to distributor and customer sites, supplier facilities and field test locations to participate in the product evaluation process and to resolve problems, investigate functional issues, explore design alternatives and provide manufacturing support. Some out of country travel may be required.Participate in software, policy and procedure training as required to maintain/increase technical proficiency and stay up-to-date.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Design, Bio-Systems and/or Fluid Mechanic disciplines.Experience3-5 years product development experience requiredDemonstrable project management experienceAbility to develop, track and execute a working scheduleAbility to set up tests, gather data, and draw meaningful conclusionsPreferred experience with the development of precision agriculture application (liquid systems) or similarExperience with 3D CAD such as Solidworks, Inventor, ProE, or similarExperience with simulation methods addressing FEA or CFDExperience with Mobile EquipmentWorking knowledge of Fluid Power schematics, components, and systemsProficiency with numerical analysis software (MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, etc.)Experience with MS Office productsMust be available to travel (up to 25%) to field test sites possibly worldwide, as required.Excellent written and oral communication skills, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both in a team environment and independently.

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