Mechanical Engineer - Graco : Job Details

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Where You'll Work - White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco, Inc.

White Knight was established in 1995 and has consistently developed and manufactured high-quality products. We are a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the semiconductor, Solar Cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic and industrial markets.

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Job Purpose

To define and develop products used in semiconductor systems. Position involves multiple project responsibilities from the recognition of need through project completion.

Essential Duties

1) Perform tasks in the development of new products and cost reduction.

* Participate in the development of Product Specification

* Produce conceptual designs

* Guide development process to produce practical designs

* Create detailed design drawings

* Identify applicable standards

* Provide analysis of the design to applicable standards

* Provide analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Finite Element Analysis)

* Review instruction manuals and product literature

* Define and lead prototype development and lab and field tests

* Work with manufacturing on process development

* Conduct design reviews, safety reviews, etc.

2) Leader of small new product development projects as required.

* Complete project feasibility and Pre-Prod authorizations

* Create and maintain project schedules

* Work effectively in a team environment

* Participate in release-for-sale activities

* Provide periodic oral and written reports of project status

* Manage project to meet schedules, including:

a. Working with other team members to ensure satisfactory completion

of all steps in the development process

b. Identification and communication of issues to schedule to appropriate

management

3) Participate in the identification of new product opportunities for the

company by:

* Recognizing customer product needs

* Evaluating Graco and competitive products

* Proposing and developing proper technology to fulfill customer needs

4) Direct and perform standard product support activities such as:

* Analyzing and writing Engineering change orders for products

* Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab, or

* customer sites

* Initiating corrective action activities

5) Learn, participate in the development, and apply knowledge of:

* Stay abreast of developments in the technical field to maintain

* technical knowledge

* Product line

* Operational systems

* Company and industry design standards

* Company Quality Management System

* Company customer applications and requirements

* Emerging trends in our customers' markets

6) Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

1) BS degree in engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent as

approved by the divisional engineering management group

2) Excellent oral and written communication skills

3) Excellent engineering/technical aptitude

4) Minimum of 2 years' experience in new product development with

demonstrated ability to independently produce innovative and successful

designs

5) Ability to recognize customer product needs and trends in the market

place that affect product requirements

6) Ability to work independently, as well as, cross functionally with teams.

7) Experience with project management and creating resources necessary

track timelines.

8) Excellent time management skills

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At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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