Electrical Engineer - Design Team

Komatsu America Corp.

Franklin (Venango County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development

Job summary

Komatsu America Corp. in Franklin, PA seeks an engineer to lead and contribute to projects developing, maintaining, and improving products and processes.

You will conduct evaluations, ensure compliance with global standards, and support team leadership for strategic innovation and operational excellence. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and learning as you participate in design reviews, testing, and continuous improvements, with potential field exposure to understand

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
0-5 years’ experience in engineering design, mining industry, desired.
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired.
Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, desired.
Participation in effective Change Management implementation, desired.
Experience in cross-functional team assignments, highly desired.
Certifications or demonstrated project management, desired.
Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies, beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to engineering projects to develop, maintain, and support components, products and/or services per market demands and for process improvements.
Perform engineering evaluations, including investigations, basic calculations and tests with defined requirements and outcomes.
Provide conceptual and strategic solutions to engineering project problems.
Supervise small groups in task performance and project work.
Review current designs or components for cost reduction and efficiency.
Interact with suppliers regarding changes or new requirements for their products.
Set up and perform engineering tests to satisfy defined requirements.
Maintain awareness of global and regional regulations affecting KOMATSU MINING products.

Skills

Engineering design

Lean engineering

Change management

Cross-functional teamwork

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Requisition ID: 35579

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

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Job Overview

Location: Franklin, PA

Lead and contribute to engineering projects focused on developing, maintaining, and improving products and processes, while conducting evaluations, solving technical challenges, and ensuring compliance with global standards. Support team leadership, continuous learning, and change management to drive strategic innovation and operational excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities

Perform in engineering projects to develop, maintain and support components, products and/or services per market demands, as well as for continual process improvements.
Perform or conduct engineering evaluations including investigations, basic calculations and tests that have well defined requirements and desired outcomes.
Provide conceptual and strategic solutions to solve problems that are associated with engineering projects or evaluations.
Take responsibility for one's own learning and development for the mutual benefit of one's self and the organization.
Act as a group leader for those who are supporting components, products and/or services as well as continual improvements in engineering processes.
Participate in and support programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as engineering best practices.
Participate in and support improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services.
Participate in effective Change Management.

Supervise small groups in performance of a specific task, project, or function.
Review current designs or specific components as assigned for cost reduction.
Determine the cause of a field problem and propose corrective action if appropriate.
Meet with suppliers as directed concerning changes to, or new requirements for, their products.
Perform assigned engineering evaluations, including calculations and testing as required, and consult with more experienced Engineers/Technologists or CTE for problem resolution.
Set up and perform engineering tests to satisfy well-defined requirements.
Maintain awareness of and familiarity with Global and Regional regulations, standards and industry guidelines applying to KOMATSU MINING products.
Make field trips to mines to observe machines in operation and gain an understanding of their application parameters. Develop ability to recognize problems and recommend corrective action.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline, required.
0-5years’ experience in engineering design, machine application, mining industry, desired.
Experienced in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired.
Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, desired.
Participation in effective Change Management implementation, desired.
Experience in cross-functional team assignment(s), highly desired.
Certifications or demonstrated project management, desired.
Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies, beneficial.

Key Skills Required by Komatsu

COLLABORATION

Working together with one or more people to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

ADAPTABILITY

Having the ability to adjust to changes in their environment.

HUNTER MENTALITY

A combination of traits that can help someone achieve their goals with consistency and precision.

BUSINESS ACCUMEN

Having the ability to understand business situations and make sound decisions that lead to successful outcomes.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Being able to use what you’ve learned to make decisions and complete tasks in different situations.

LEADERSHIP

The ability to guide, influence or lead others to accomplish a shared goal.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

401k and/or employee savings programs
Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
Employee and family assistance programs
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.