Research Development Engineer II

Tribonet; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K Matching

10 Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Bonus

Financial Coaching

Referral Program

Job summary

Crown in Louisville is seeking an experienced Research and Development Engineer II to advance new products, processes and prototypes in tribology. You will design, test, and iterate with engineering teams to translate concepts into deliverable solutions.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 3+ years of related experience, strong communication, CAD skills, and the ability to work across labs and pilots in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate design and prototype concepts with sketching and CAD.
• Able to review 3D models and fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and processes through research, design, prototype creation, testing, and evaluation.
• 3D design and drawing creation
• Project management and logistical duties for innovation projects
• Collaborate with engineers to create prototypes for testing, analysis, and fabrication
• Prepare summary reports and data plots to communicate results and progress

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Prototype development

CAD visualization

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Vault

LabVIEW

MATLAB

ChemCAD

Aspen

Job description

An educational platform on tribology — the science of friction, wear and lubrication

Who is it for

Engineers, researchers, students and industry professionals

Crown is the world leader in oil seed extraction technology, refining plants, and equipment serving global customers from its locations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Our passion to deliver superior quality, superior-value processing systems and technologies made us a preferred partner to the agricultural industry and beyond.

BENEFITS:

• PTO
• 401K Matching
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Bonus
• Financial Coaching
• Referral Program

*This is not a remote role.*

JOB SUMMARY:

The Research and Development Engineer II is responsible for supporting innovation efforts and the development of new product, new processes, and product enhancements. Under general guidance, the Research and Design Engineer II completes tasks related to research, design, fabrication, and experimentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The development of new products and processes through research, design, prototype creation, testing, and evaluation.
• 3D design and drawing creation
• Project management and logistical duties associated with innovation projects
• Work with team engineers and technicians to create prototypes for testing, analysis, and fabrication; check and review 3D models, drawings, and fabricated parts
• Test and evaluate prototypes and new processes in light of innovation goals and criteria
• Define experimental parameters and methods; organize necessary tools, personnel, apparatus, schedules, and data collection; participate in and delegate experiments and tests as necessary
• Work with teammates to define analysis parameters and methods; organize model setup, define desired data collection, and review results; participate in and delegate numerical simulations as necessary
• Compile, document, and review data; evaluate performance, update relevant team members, and iterate through the design process for product / process improvement
• Prepare summary reports and data plots to communicate results and progress
• Assist in observing and evaluating new technology performance in piloting and plant scenarios
• Organize and manage specialized engineering software contracts and licensing
• Knowledge of Crown products and processes including Preparation, Extraction, and Liquids
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years or more related experience.
• Self-motivated
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Able to apply principle of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of innovation and development initiatives.
• Able to communicate design and prototype concepts with sketching and CAD
• Able to review 3D models and fabrication drawings
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, calculations, and test results.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• General and working knowledge of chemical and process-modeling software such as ChemCAD or Aspen
• General and working knowledge of data acquisition methods, analysis tools, software, and programming such as Labview, Matlab
• Working knowledge and ability of 3D design and related tools including Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault
• Knowledge and experience in Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow, Structural Mechanics, Dynamics, Systems & Controls, Tribology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Good knowledge of oilseed extraction processes and methods
• Capable and skilled in quick analytical methods for reviewing for reviewing and understanding engineering problems in structural design and stress as well as heat transfer calculations and energy balance
• Capable and skilled in prototype creation and design iteration – experienced in developing a concept and creating prototypes and product or device to reach goals
• Must be able to communicate in English fluently. Ability to communicate in a second language – European or Asian languages preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel on need basis – domestically or internationally and up to 10% of the time.