Manufacturing Engineer II (PLC/Controls)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking an engineer to research, analyze, and test component parts to develop and improve products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information effectively.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, proficiency in engineering design tools, and 2-3 years of related experience, particularly in PLC and HMI systems. This role involves approximately 25% travel for project implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or science technical discipline.
• 2-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform duties with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develops product specifications by analyzing customer requirements.
• Supports PFMEA reviews and provides automation solutions.
• Performs feasibility studies and recommends solutions.

Skills

Engineering principles

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Engineering design tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Computer-aided design systems

Specialized software applications

Job description

Position Summary

Researches, analyzes, designs, and tests component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products and supporting processes. Develops and recommends solutions to well-defined engineering requirements, or for hose process and products to ensure that design, process, UPLH, cost, and quality objectives are met.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:
____ Has Direct Reports _X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports
Primarily internal Parker contacts and with cross‑functional teams; occasional customer interface.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed product specifications by analyzing performance and customer requirements. Investigates design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, operational efficiency, and contractual requirements.
• Supports the division in PFMEA reviews and root cause analysis, providing automation and control solutions with PLC, HMI, vision systems, and instrumentation technology.
• Performs feasibility and trade studies applying standard analytical methods; recommends solutions which are defined and reviewed for implementation.
• Interprets and validates test results for accuracy and precision. Ensures conformance to product qualification procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards. May utilize and interpret predictive models to simulate and verify design concepts.
• Provides technical information for review with product engineering teams using established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods (e.g. Structured design process; customer design reviews). Writes supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports; may assist in writing technical proposals for customers.
• Contributes to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and programming logic; analyze material requirements; research customer data item requirements).
• Reviews product and process specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards and procedures. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements to engineering management or the project team.
• Maintains current level of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Assists in mentoring new employees. May represent the company on specific projects or engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (BS) (or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate) in an engineering or science technical discipline.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2-3 years of related experience, PLC/HMI/SCADA experience preferred.
• Has working knowledge of engineering domain principles and techniques, product functionality, industry practices, regulations, and policies. General knowledge of other related engineering and technical areas.
• Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g. computer-aided design or modeling systems); ability to use standard software packages. May require capability using specialized software applications or languages.
• Ability to work with general objectives regarding projects and team goals; applies judgment in selecting procedures and techniques that should be applied. Works collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams.
• Approximately 25% travel time required, as needed, for multi-site process implementation projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavitary Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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