Washer Dynamics and Suspension System Engineer Job Job in Louisville, Kentucky US
Washer Dynamics and Suspension System Engineer Job
This position will be responsible for improving the suspension and dynamics of residential washing machines. Essential Responsibilities -Create a technical vision for next generation suspension and balancing systems -Model the suspension and dynamics of home laundry machines -Benchmark products in the market to understand technical landscape -Set up experiments and required instrumentation to validate models through measurements -Scope technical projects to develop technologies towards achieving the vision -Work as part of the advanced technology team to execute on technical projects -Develop and evaluate multiple structural design concepts with the use of engineering analysis, rapid prototyping techniques and general hands-on skills -Test and evaluate designs through laboratory testing -Act as a technical expert to provide design and technical guidance to execution teams. -Work with New Product Teams to implement new designs in production -Understand the patent landscape and document novel concepts to enhance GE s IP portfolio -Occasional International and/or Domestic travel required Qualifications/Requirements: -BS degree in Mechanical Engineering -Minimum 10 years design experience in consumer products, automotive, or other related industry -Experience designing, testing and evaluating high velocity rotational equipment -Experience using predictive analysis software such as DADS, Fluent or ADAMS to analyze and optimize system dynamic responses -Experience designing parts with SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, or other solid modeling software. -Fluent use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word software packages -Self-starting leader with excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to quickly frame up a problem by developing a test set up with instrumentation, developing and running experiments, and providing recommendations -Ability to design, build, and execute a test plan and clearly present data to a diverse group and openly debate technical issues -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 -MS degree in Mechanical Engineering. -Knowledge of laundry industry performance evaluation methods -Proven ability to troubleshoot dynamic systems or to develop system models using fundamental dynamics of mechanical systems -Experience with applying torque transducers and strain gages to empirically derive part/system performance characteristics -Solid understanding of tooling design for part design optimization -Proficient in LabView, PLC programming, or other control development package -Experience with design concept development through rapid prototyping techniques Nearest Major Market: Louisville Job Segments: Automotive, Engineer, Engineering, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Legal, Mechanical Engineer, Patent, Science, Systems Engineer, Technology, Testing