Mechatronics Engineer
3 weeks ago
Sarasota, United States
Helios Technologies
Full time
Job DetailsJob Location
Sun Hydraulics 1500 - Sarasota, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Engineering
Description
Job Summary:
The Mechatronics Engineer is responsible for selecting, designing, developing, applying, and maintaining sensors, solenoid actuators, and drivers/controllers for hydraulic valves and systems. They will also support the development hydro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic cartridge valves. New Product Development team to determine technical, economical, and safety feasibility.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop new sensors and drivers/controllers for hydraulic cartridge valves
- Oversee upgrades to driver/controller software
- Research new electrical actuators for hydraulic applications
- Support and maintain solenoid tube and coil lines
- Submit and carry out Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) effective and efficiently
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing engineering, and operations teams for:
- Design for Manufacturing, Cost, Assembly
- First Pass Yield (FPY) Improvements
- Work with customers, distributors, integrators, etc. to answer technical questions
- Drive the project management of new releases from initial conception to final through to production release
- Prepare and deliver presentations at reviews and meetings
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Hands-on capability to carry through the complete project from conception to final sign-off by the customer
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint documents
- Proficiency with CAD/3-D modeling software
- Familiarity with magnetic, CFD, and FEA simulation theory
- Circuit breadboarding, soldering, wiring, etc.
- Ability to coordinate and communicate tasks across a wide range of cross-functional teams
- Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- B.S. degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred
- Experience with simulation tools (Magnetic, FEA, CFD, 1-D, etc.) preferred
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art sensor technologies for measuring pressure, flow, position, and rotation
- Application of communication protocols and chipsets (WiFi, Bluetooth, CAN, J1939, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of materials, linear and nonlinear behavior of materials, fatigue, and corrosion
- Understanding of GD&T standards and best practices
- Understanding of 6 Sigma principles
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to lift 35 pounds at times