Sr. Product Engineer-Slip Ring
Deublin Company, is seeking a Senior Product Engineer for our team in the US, Waukegan, IL. The Senior Product Engineer develops designs for new product introductions (NPI), redesigns products for performance and cost improvements, develops new materials and techniques for sliding electrical contact design and assembly and performs validation testing. The senior product engineer will manage projects and interact directly with our customers and suppliers.
10/16/2024
Waukegan, Illinois
Full-time
Office
Essential Responsibilities
General Duties:
- Develop project scope and project plan.
- Problem solves technical/procedural issues through a formal problem-solving technique.
- Provide product and technical support for the Sales, Market Managers and Customers.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Develop electrical, mechanical and metallurgical interactive designs through research, analysis, and previous lessons learned.
- Create 2D and 3D designs and drawings to define the complete assembly and component parts.
- Develop and assist in prototype builds and test realization.
- Create test plans, test reports, standardize methodology, and present test results/lessons learned
- Develop vendor/supplier relationships and knowledge of cutting-edge new products and processes to improve the product line.
- Network with 3rd party industry experts and 3rd party test labs as additional resources.
Managerial Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with international team of Product Engineers, Product Designers and Drafters to develop products and solve problems.
- Work closely with a multidisciplined team to develop and support products and solutions in all phases of the product life cycle.
- Manage major projects or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
- Assign tasks to and direct designers, technicians and other personnel as necessary during projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum five years’ experience preferably in electro-mechanical design. Prior experience working in the design of motors, power hand tools, medical devices, actuators and automation helpful.
- Ability to understand and learn new technical concepts, methods and ideas quickly.
- Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently through reports, spread sheets, power point presentations, emails and verbally to technical and non-technical individuals and groups.
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and concepts in the design and analysis of product development.
- Knowledge and experience in complex mechanical component interaction, fit and tolerance stack-up.
- Knowledge and experience in low power, analog signal and high-speed digital signal transmission techniques and concerns.
- Knowledge of proper electrical grounding, shielding and isolation techniques.
- Basic electrical circuit knowledge along with insulation resistance characteristics.
- Knowledge and experience with 2D and 3D CAD and analysis techniques.
- Ability to hand solder and identify a good/bad solder joint.
- Ability to manage small, cross-functional project teams.
- Position requires up to 10% travel, both domestic and international.
- This position works in the office four days per week with one day per week remote.
Company Information
Deublin Company, a Hoerbiger Business Unit (BU Rotary) is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. In the US, Waukegan, IL the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.
HOERBIGER is active worldwide in 43 countries on all continents. 6,000 employees at 127 locations - including 25 production plants - deliver reliable solutions for better performance, more safety and fewer emissions. In 2023, they generated sales of 1.416 billion euros. HOERBIGER’s performance determining products and services make the difference for many renowned customers in diverse industries. As majority owner, the HOERBIGER Foundation preserves the 128-year-old entrepreneurial heritage and guarantees stability, independence, and a future-oriented strategy.
We Offer
Deublin Company offers a stable, team-based environment with opportunity for advancement. Our robust benefits package includes: 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching contributions, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, FSA & HSA, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage and Life/AD&D Insurance.
Deublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.