Engineer II

Voith GmbH Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith US Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 to provide design solutions from project inception through production. Working under limited supervision, the Engineer 2 uses existing procedures to solve routine engineering design problems and may lead small projects.

The role involves process improvement, 3D modeling, 2D drawings, SAP BoMs, and collaboration with vendors and field service to reduce cost and risk. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Effective teamwork skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task based on business needs.
• Typically 3-5 years of work experience in a function similar to an engineer 1 with a proven track record of successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the Engineering team’s objectives for Process Improvement and Standardization.
• Participating in proposals (OTO) to prepare preliminary design proposals.
• Technical project leadership from contract award through project completion.
• Define sourcing and manufacturing strategies starting with OTO plan at the beginning of the project.
• Operating CAD/CAE equipment to complete work assignments.
• Collaborating to refine strategies for manufacturing, sourcing, logistics and installation.
• Performing design calculations using engineering principles and Voith tools.
• Creating 3D solid models of components and assemblies.
• Creating 2D drawings for manufacturing methods.
• Reviewing and releasing engineering documents and BoMs in consultation with experienced engineers.
• Using SAP to create BoMs for manufacturing, sourcing, logistics and installation.
• Participating in and leading design reviews.
• Preparing design changes and processing change notifications.
• Providing dispositions for non-conforming materials and assemblies.
• Participating in creation of design schedules for projects.
• Keeping supervisors updated on milestones and workload.
• Engaging vendors and field personnel to define cost- and risk-reducing solutions.
• Supporting the quality department with continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Assisting Test Engineers during start-up and commissioning and evaluating test results.
• Preparing technical data reports when needed.
• Communicating with customers about engineering design questions and concerns.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Excellent written and verbal comms

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Hydro is hiring for:

Summary –

The Engineer 2 provides design solutions from project inception through production. Performing under reduced supervision and mentorship by more experienced colleagues, the Engineer 2 uses existing procedures, instruction, and guidance to solve routine engineering design problems. The Engineer 2 is capable to be assigned as lead engineer for small projects and able to perform component engineering for rehab and new components with minor direct supervision.

Responsibilities –

• Contributing to the Engineering team’s objectives for Process Improvement and Standardization
• Participating in proposals (OTO) to prepare preliminary design proposals.
• Technical project leadership from contract award through project completion.
• Define sourcing and manufacturing strategies starting with OTO plan at the beginning of the project.
• Operating CAD/CAE equipment to complete work assignments.
• Collaborating to refine strategies for manufacturing, sourcing, logistics and installation.
• Performing necessary design calculations (as required) by employing common engineering principles and using hand calculations, proprietary Voith design tools.
• Creating 3D solid models of components and assemblies.
• Creating 2D drawings best suited for the manufacturing methods (independently or by collaborating with designers.
• Reviewing and release engineering documents and Bill of Materials in consultation with other experienced engineers (engineer 2 or higher)
• Searches for and identifies OEM drawings in the archive and customer supplied drawing files.
• Using SAP to create BoMs (Bill of Materials) best suited for the manufacturing, sourcing, logistics and installation strategy.
• Participating in and leading design reviews.
• Preparing design changes and processing change notifications.
• Provides dispositions of non-conforming materials, machined/fabricated components and assemblies, and installed/tested assemblies as to adequacy for use in consultation with other experienced engineers (engineer 2 or higher).
• Participates in the creation of design schedules for project assignments.
• Keeping supervisors abreast of progress on assigned work (milestones reached, workload, challenges, and delays).
• Engaging vendors, manufacturing personnel, and field service personnel in defining manufacturing, installation, design solutions that reduce cost and risk.
• Supporting the quality department with continuous improvement and problem solving activities.
• Assisting Test Engineers during start-up and commissioning. Evaluating test results and checking on guaranteed values.
• Preparing and completing technical data reports/forms when needed.
• Communicating with customers regarding their engineering design-related questions and concerns.

Qualifications –

• Bachelors of Engineering degree
• Effective teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task based on business needs
• Typically 3-5 years of work experience in a function similar to an engineer 1 with a proven track record of successful project execution.

Physical Demands –

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the key actions of job.

• The employee is also required to talk and/or hear in an office setting (noise level is low). The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an office environment from 4-8 hours. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; stoop, or crouch.
• The vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to lift objects up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and perform other tasks related to an industrial environment.
• The job may require travel.

* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.