Engineer, Sr

adec; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A-dec is seeking a Senior Engineer in the Fluid Controls group to develop innovative products and systems across pneumatic controls, valves, pumps, and vacuum systems in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires experience in valve/pneumatic/fluid-control design, with strong CAD capability and a track record of leading design teams. Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Typically 5+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with valve/pneumatic/fluid-control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the accomplishment of team and corporate objectives through timely completion of tasks.
• Delivers engineering solutions for products through creative design and modern techniques.
• Creates CAD models, sketches, prototypes, and documentation for evaluation by management and customers.
• Directs the work of CAD operators and technicians to ensure quality designs.
• Communicates effectively to support cross-functional teams and project goals.
• Keeps project records up to date and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Independent worker / teamwork

CAD supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

Overview

As a Senior Engineer in the Fluid Controls group, you will develop innovative products and systems involving pneumatic controls, electro-pneumatic systems, air and water valves, pumps, vacuum systems, and other complex fluid-control applications.

We are looking for an engineer with experience in one or more of the following areas: valve design, pneumatic controls, pump design, fluid-control systems, vacuum systems, or refrigeration/HVAC systems. Experience with machining processes, injection molding, and electro-mechanical controls is also highly desirable.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides for the accomplishment of team and corporate objectives through timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Provides for the value of engineering solutions for products through creative design and by applying modern design solutions, techniques, approaches, methods, and technology.
• Ensures the value of engineering solutions by creating sketches, computer-aided design (CAD) models, mockups, and prototypes; facilitating the evaluation of products by management, technical groups, manufacturing, marketing, and the customer; and conducting design analysis and testing.
• Ensures proper documentation and data files by creating and maintaining up-to-date project records.
• Ensures efficient and effective design activity by directing the work of assigned drafters, designers, technicians and others; and by working with development and technical support groups on projects.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of team objectives through effective communication and teamwork; and by providing technical assistance as needed.
• Contributes to the value of product designs by studying competitive product and customer’s practices, and by identifying customer needs.
• Contributes to the advancement of product designs and awareness of recent innovations by continuing education, reading, participating in engineering organization(s), and by developing and maintaining a professional network outside the company.
• Contributes to an environment of self-sustaining, continuous improvement consistent with corporate objectives by participating in activities designed to improve manufacturing throughput times and eliminate waste in a manner that is measurable and provides value to the product and/or service that is delivered.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and illustration form.
• Demonstrates project management skills and the ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with moderate supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrates ability to direct the work of CAD operators and technicians.
• Demonstrates ability to provide engineering solutions to a variety of problems. Skilled to apply and full use standard engineering principles, concepts, and techniques.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

Typically possesses over 5 years of relevant professional engineering experience of increasing complexity, in the application of engineering theory and practice.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis. Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively. Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift. Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and/or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.

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