Evaluate new products/processes per customer or industry testing procedures in support of the Corporate Win Strategy. Responsible for the design / set-up / troubleshooting of testing instrumentation, designing of tools, fixtures, and gauges. Execute R&D functions for the product engineering department.

Collaborate with engineers on the requirements for design validation testing, potential design changes, product specifications, serviceability of products and assembly requirements.

-Set-up, run and inspect engineering design validation tests.

-Install, remove and analyze mechanical tests and components.

-Prepare professional engineering test reports.

-Design of testing systems and fixturing. Maintain, calibrate and set-up testing equipment.

-Maintain records and files to support tests, equipment and instrumentation.

-Maintain proper communications, administration, discipline and appropriate daily procedures.

-Develop record and maintain proper work instructions for lab.

-Maintain the highest degree of customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction and people productivity.

-Perform failure analysis.

-Perform R&D functions to develop new IP for the organization.

Education:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.

Experience:

• Experience in an engineering lab is an additional plus for the position.
• Previous experience with mechanical testing is beneficial.

Skills:

• High degree of mechanical aptitude, including fabrication skills.
• Computer skills required include CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, or other), Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with data acquisition software and equipments.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $74,647 annually to 124,548 annually.

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to the job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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