R&D Fluid Power & Controls Engineer

Job Summary:

A R&D Fluid Power & Controls Engineer is expected to have adequate experience, skills and knowledge to develop hydraulic & pneumatic equipment as well as electrical controls for specialty gear used in the heavy lift and transport industry. This role involves a combination of engineering expertise, project coordination, and hands-on support to ensure successful project outcomes.

Job Requirements:

* Experience:

minimum of 7 years of qualifying experience and a proven track record of success designing and developing hydraulic and control systems for mobile equipment.

* Certifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, OSHA 10

* Technical Proficiency:
Advanced familiarity with hydraulic systems components such as gear, piston & vane pumps & motors, cylinders, control valves, filters, hoses, fittings, etc. as well as electrical control components such as PLCs, VFDs, actuators, relays, breakers, switches, transformers etc. Additionally, strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, including OSHA, ASME B30 Series, ANSI, AWS, and others specific to job operations and equipment design is necessary to maintain compliance and uphold industry best practices.

* Software Proficiency:
Familiarity with electronic controls software (i.e. IQAN software suite or similar), as well as Microsoft Office Suite is required. Advanced experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Electrical) is highly preferred.

* Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Expertise:
Must be skilled at diagnosing problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to provide solutions and remedy the problems.

* Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills for communication technical information. Must be self-sufficient at producing various engineering documents for review with meticulous attention to detail.

* Project Management

Skills:

Ability to keep projects on track by meeting time deadlines while keeping costs within allowable limits.

* Physical Requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel to job sites as needed and work in outdoor and potentially hazardous environments, which may involve standing, walking, crawling, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and lifting moderate weights. Must be able to utilize common technician tools for assembling, testing & repairing mechanical equipment.

* Fit for Duty:
Must pass a drug test, fit for duty and background check.

Job Responsibilities:

* Work in a team environment to design innovative equipment for heavy lift and transport projects across North America. Focal points for Research & Development during the life cycle of a project are as follows:

* Idea Phase. At Barnhart, we are continuous looking for ways to Improve and grow to be the best in our industry. Many ideas will come from field personnel, project managers, sales personnel, Senior Leadership, operators, etc. It's the job of the R&D team to research the viability of the ideas and determine if the ideas should be pursued.

* Concept Phase. Gather information and begin to establish design parameters. Preliminary CAD Models and calculations may need to be created along with an initial cost estimate for the project.

* Development Phase. The concept is further developed into a workable solution with detailed calculations to validate the agreed upon design parameters and assumptions in the development phase. CAD models are finalized, and fabrication drawings are created and reviewed during this phase.

* Production Phase. The design team will be directly involved and stay in close communication with the Fabrication Services Department while the gear is being built. Load testing is often performed on specialty rigging tools at the direction of Engineering.

* Implementation Phase. Detailed specification sheets, operation & maintenance manuals, automation calculators and other various support files & documents are finalized during implementation. An R&D Engineer may be present during the initial field use of the gear to capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into design revisions.

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