Electromechanical, Principal Technical Expert

Description - External

Schneider Electric's Buildings business has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to assume the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer.

The engineer will be responsible for engineering activities related to product evolution and sustaining projects with the objective of customer satisfaction, product quality, and productivity improvement.

The engineer will play a leadership role in the completion of engineering analysis to insure the adequate performance, quality and reliability of the product as well as compliance to specific ratings, product specifications, agency and standards requirements.

Responsibilities:


* Upon assignment from engineering management, independently lead cross functional teams (Marketing, GSC, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.) in stage gate projects and provide technical expertise to bring assigned projects to completion on time and to budget.



* Coordinate project scheduling and planning, technical reviews and resource requirements with engineering, factory and line of business management.



* Using strong problem-solving skills, troubleshoot, understand and complete engineering analysis activities on HVAC valve and actuator assemblies and components to ensure adequate performance, quality and reliability of the product.



* Practice sound design activities such as 8D problem solving, design reviews, product verification and validation, statistical design, tolerance analysis, engineering change procedures and product documentation creation, validation and release.



* Consider manufacturing needs, including design for formability,assembly, supplier involvement and component and assembly measurement.



* Capable of creation and validation of CAD models and drawings for communication with internal and external customers.Experience in prototyping.



* Responsible for the validation of FAIR / PPEP reports utilizing applied statistical methods and pilot run reviews.



* Responsible for the review and evaluation of technical reports and analysis performed by internal and external engineering personnel and quality.



* Serves as a consultant to other engineering groups and provides technical support to quality and marketing in investigating field complaint and returns.



* Contributes to the continual improvement and best practices of the engineering department.

This position is for a strong, technical engineer with a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years' experience in the design and support of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Job Knowledge, Skills and qualifications:


* 15+ years experience in the development of HVAC actuators, valves (ball, globe, gate, etc..) and accessories required.



* Technical leadership and curiosity, attention to detail and the ability to drive complex projects accurately and quickly into manufacturing through completion preferred.



* Experienced in various technologies in product design,...