Sr. Design Engineer - Automation Machine Systems

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) plan with matching

Defined-contribution retirement plan

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Columbia, TN seeks a Sr. Design Engineer - Automation Machine Systems to analyze, design, and improve automated systems across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains.

You will develop concepts, run trade studies, and produce drawings and documentation for complex manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes leveraging cross‑disciplinary engineering, leading project teams, and presenting results to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and six+ years of related experience.
• Experience analyzing complex automated systems and leading design projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes product specifications and performance requirements to develop mechanical or electromechanical designs.
• Performs complex design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of components and subsystems.
• Creates and reviews layouts, drawings, and schematics using CAD tools and standards.
• Documents testing plans, results, and change proposals for internal/external customers.
• Develops test plans and reports to establish performance standards for new equipment or products.
• Investigates design factors affecting manufacturability, materials, and cost.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The Sr. Design Engineer - Automation Machine Systems is responsible for analyzing, researching, and designing components or a system of components to develop or improve existing automation systems while reducing cost, enhancing performance, or facilitating manufacturing operations. Designs automated systems and tools of diverse/difficult scope and complexity for assigned programs using a variety of engineering principles that incorporate process, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develops conceptual and detailed designs by analyzing product or equipment specifications, performance requirements, and existing manufacturing capability. Performs diverse and complex design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of mechanical or electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems by applying engineering principles and developing new or unique analysis tools as required.
• Determines feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment considering technical and economic factors, available resources, time constraints, and company planning by completion of complex trade studies, applying advanced analytical methods, creating design solutions, and establishing engineering plans.
• Provides technical information affecting long range plant and product engineering planning by researching manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations. Recommends and implements process control specifications and related documentation.
• Conducts complex analyses and devises tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes and completes required documentation by applying advanced engineering principles and company standards, and generating detailed reports, procedures, or change proposals. Prepares documents and presents results to internal and external customers. Determines required actions, performs or directs completion of tasks, and publishes findings and/or results.
• Develops acceptance, engineering evaluation, development and qualification/certification test plans, procedures, and reports. Compiles and analyzes operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength‑weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, cost‑determining optimum solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics by coordinating with designers, drafters, or other engineers, interpreting customer and functional requirements, or by using engineering computer‑aided design tools and following industry and/or military drawing standards. Develops critical data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, notes, and documentation necessary to present design proposals to customers.
• Reviews drawings and layouts to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, functionality, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and directs revisions and improvements to engineers or other designers.
• Communicates with customers to identify new business opportunities, present Parker product capabilities, and clarify customers' technical requirements. May write technical proposals for customers by reviewing and interpreting specification and requirements.
• Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement principles and techniques in design and manufacturing areas. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards and documentation methods.
• May provide leadership to others in team. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
• Represents company on high‑level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross‑functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).
• Travel to Parker sites or vendors, mainly in North America with potential for Europe and Asia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity 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. (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

Drug Tests

Drug‑Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.