Application Engineer II at Parker Hannifin in Wixom, MI
This application engineering role is based out of the technical site in Wixom, MI and is a global resource to support chemical adhesive products for structural adhesives and electronic materials customers worldwide. This role will directly and independently interface with customers and travel domestically and internationally as needed. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to customer onsite trials, customer visits, internal lab work, report communication, training, and interfacing with all functions to solve customer issues. High preference for experience with mechanical equipment such as Meter Mix Dispense (MMD) equipment. Preference for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.). Project leader for new innovative process development projects and scale-up projects of medium complexity. Collaborate with Product Development/Application Engineering/Manufacturing/Regional teams/Business teams and Process Development staff to achieve project results. Communicate verbally and in writing regarding various topics to management, manufacturing facilities, peers, and decision makers. Able to evaluate current chemical manufacturing processes and identify areas of improvements regarding safety, quality, throughput, cost of manufacture, simplify process, and/or eliminate waste Technical ability to identify new solutions, new equipment, new suppliers for existing challenges Responsible for insuring achievement of appropriate safety, quality, quantity, cost-effectiveness, reproducibility, and timeliness of results. Leads external trials with suppliers. Design of experiments, utilize advanced statistics, chemical analysis sensors to troubleshoot process problems. Promotes safety and may lead in the development of new lab safety procedures. Conducts training for staff. Requires up to 50% travel within the US, sometimes on short notice. International trips are possible. Qualifications Minimum Education & Work
Experience:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or similar. BS with 4 years relevant work experience. MS with 2 years relevant work experience. Or an Associates degree or no degree with 10 years' experience. Preferred:
Experience with chemical adhesive dispense equipment/systems. Preferred:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, mechanical equipment troubleshooting aptitude. Mechanical aptitude to select, troubleshoot and implement new equipment and processes in a customer chemical manufacturing environment. Requires the handling of chemicals and must possess strong safety awareness with adherence to company quality standards; adherence to quality standards and ethics policies. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to use and understand statistics, use statistical software such as JMP/Minitab, interpret and communicate results. Ability to utilize computerized equipment and computer software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP. Technical Knowledge:
Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Intermediate knowledge of products and/or industry, detailed customer applications, detailed value proposition elements. Impact:
Completes medium complexity projects. Leads portions of projects as a team member. Failure to achieve goals may cause delays in program schedules and may result in allocation of additional resources. Problem Solving:
Track record of implementing technical solutions to a wide range of challenging problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. Expert understanding and utilization of engineering tools, methods, processes (FMEA, process audits, troubleshooting methods, etc.) Discretion/Latitude:
Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective for desired results. Liaison:
Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Software DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or similar. BS with 4 years relevant work experience. MS with 2 years relevant work experience. Or an Associates degree or no degree with 10 years' experience. Preferred:
Experience with chemical adhesive dispense equipment/systems. Preferred:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, mechanical equipment troubleshooting aptitude. Mechanical aptitude to select, troubleshoot and implement new equipment and processes in a customer chemical manufacturing environment. Requires the handling of chemicals and must possess strong safety awareness with adherence to company quality standards; adherence to quality standards and ethics policies. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to use and understand statistics, use statistical software such as JMP/Minitab, interpret and communicate results. Ability to utilize computerized equipment and computer software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP. Technical Knowledge:
Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Intermediate knowledge of products and/or industry, detailed customer applications, detailed value proposition elements. Impact:
Completes medium complexity projects. Leads portions of projects as a team member. Failure to achieve goals may cause delays in program schedules and may result in allocation of additional resources. Problem Solving:
Track record of implementing technical solutions to a wide range of challenging problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. Expert understanding and utilization of engineering tools, methods, processes (FMEA, process audits, troubleshooting methods, etc.) Discretion/Latitude:
Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective for desired results. Liaison:
Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Software DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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