Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Senior Hydraulics Engineer - Clothes Washers

Job Description Job Number: 1471655 Business GE Home Business Solutions Business Segment: GE Appliances Lighting About Us: At GE Appliances, we are imagination at work. From our $1 billion investment in new products now underway to the development of smart grid technologies that will help consumers manage their electricity use and costs, the GE Appliances teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that solve some of the worlds toughest challenges. GE Appliances vision is to be recognized as the leading brand for performance and efficiency, and for a team committed to delivering an outstanding ownership experience. Join us and be part of that journey. Youll find yourself in a welcoming, supportive environment working with a talented team focused on serving the consumer and the environment. Our high-performing, developmental culture will provide you with abundant opportunities to learn, grow and advance within the organization. If youre a motivated problem solver, driven to explore the frontier of innovation, then join GE in creating the next generation of products that will improve the lives of consumers for generations to come. Posted Position Title: Senior Hydraulics Engineer Clothes Washers Career Level: Experienced Function Engineering/Technology Function Segment: Product Design and Development Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Kentucky City: Louisville Postal Code: 40225-0001 Relocation Assistance Yes Role Summary/Purpose: Work as a senior hydraulics design expert within the Clothes Care Advanced systems team. Essential Responsibilities -Create analytical model of clothes wash/hydraulic systems -Create system design and execute detailed component design for the clothes washer wash/hydraulic systems, including prototyping multiple design paths. -Develop and setup test fixtures for individual components of the clothes washer wash/hydraulic system -Create test procedures for reliability of individual components of the hydraulic/wash system -Evaluate in-house and competitor designs -Understand the patent landscape and document novel concepts to enhance GEs IP portfolio -Work with New Product Teams to implement new designs in production -Occasional International and/or Domestic travel required Qualifications/Requirements: -Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering -10 years minimum of comprehensive product design and development experience of low pressure hydraulic systems -Self-starting leader with excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to translate theoretical designs into practical working prototypes -Demonstrated creativity and external focus -Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive and spirit -Move to Louisville, Kentucky or surrounding area full time Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics -Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering -Prior mechanical design experience in consumer products or other related industry -Prior pump design experience -5 years Pro/Engineer and/or SolidWorks solid modeling experience -Proficient in LabView, PLC programming, or other control development package -Resourceful laboratory and shop skills -Experience with design concept development through rapid prototyping techniques