Engineer Job in New Britain 06051, Connecticut US

Engineer

Position Summary:
Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work in part of a major systems project which overlaps all Parker groups.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
Reports to the BUM and or Project Manager while having no direct reports.  Engineer will lead small and or large technology teams.

Essential Functions:
-Perform routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks in one or more of the following areas:

-Mechanical:  Responsible for the implementation of basic design standards into the division product lines.  Must understand drawing practices and tolerancing and be familiar with CAD tools.  Requires:  basic understanding of fluid mechanics principles, kinematics and stress analysis; working knowledge of materials selection and manufacturing methods and familiar with MIL SPEC/STDS applicable to product line; and basic understanding of divisions products and applicable to product line; and basic understanding of division products and applications.  Troubleshoot and diagnose products not operating within specification.

-Electronics:  Responsible for electronic design e.g., analog, digital power electronics and/or motors.  Must understand electronics schematics and principles of circuit design.

-Software:  Responsible for software development, coding and testing.  Write and document straightforward code in at least one language.

-Packaging:  Responsible for electronic packaging for meeting environmental requirements.  Simple analysis.

-Optics:  Responsible for the use of optics in one of the areas of requisition, transmission and interpretation of information.  Familiar with available technology.

-Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.

(12/05/2005)

Qualifications:-4 year engineering degree
-3 –5 years experience
-Makes good business/engineering decisions
-PC literate
-Good design background
-Good industrial systems engineering background (pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, and etc.)

Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this 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.

Req. Code : 020912-163234
Division/Department : CIC - Energy Systems New Britian
Skills : Engineering - Electrical

Other Skills : Parker Energy Systems is looking for a highly motivated recent graduate who is interested in working with cutting edge technologies ranging from piezo actuators to fuel cells. The ideal candidate would have well-rounded academic and extra-curricular experience. Strong communication skills are vital in this role. An ability to take direction and work independently without constant supervision are highly desired. Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required. · Knowledge of Digital and Analog Design required. · Knowledge of Mechanical Design (heat management and working within the physical size constraints of the electronics package) required. · Ability to share design concepts using schematics and/or block diagrams. · Soldering and Prototyping Experience required. Ability to build first-piece proof-of-concept and component evaluation fixtures is required. · Working knowledge of commercial lab test equipment, oscilloscopes, power-supplies, signal generating and data acquisition equipment. · Experience in testing and conducting experiments required. · Knowledge of power conversion, power supplies and power regulation required. Desired Qualifications/Experience: · Experience with Labview highly desired. · Knowledge of Embedded Systems (microprocessors, peripheral components and firmware) highly desired. · Internship experience under guidance of senior electrical engineer desired. · Experience with computer programming (C, C++, Java) desired.