Controls Engineering - Fluid Power - Engineer… at Gleason · Rochester

About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries

Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

Why work at Gleason?
• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal and informal Development opportunities.

Position Summary:
The primary responsibility for the Fluid Power Controls Engineer is providing the design, development, maintenance, documentation and troubleshooting for pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication and coolant control systems for gear manufacturing machines.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide all aspects of engineering for the pneumatic and hydraulic control systems for multi-axes gear manufacturing machines.
• Design, development, maintenance, documentation and troubleshooting of gear manufacturing machines.
• Work with other engineering groups (Electrical Controls, Mechanical, Software and Applications Engineering) to facilitate a Systems Engineering approach to machine design.
• Work with Proposals and Sales to understand Customer Specifications and applicable Safety Standards to develop machine cost and schedule estimates.
• Use ePlan for system Schematics and BOM creation.
• Use Creo for 3D modeling of components and systems.
• Maintain Schematic Masters and Master BOMs for current and legacy machines.
• Provide custom designs for Fluid Power Control Systems including appropriately sizing components.
• Ensure unique Customer Specifications are incorporated into each design.
• Based on the region of the customer, ensure all applicable US or International Safety Standards and Design Standards (ie: ANSI, ISO/TC 131) are incorporated into the design.
• Develop fluid power systems with suppliers such as Hoffmann, Parker, Rexroth and/or any of a multitude of fluid power suppliers.
• Provide part specification changes (Engineering Change Order) based on customer interactions.
• Interface with Assembly Methods to apply the appropriate part coding and documentation to facilitate efficient machine assembly.
• Prioritizes and addresses engineering issues in a timely manner from Assembly, Runoff, Field Service or Supply Chain.
• Facilitates Design Reviews, FMEAs and Risk Management meetings by coordinating the meeting, recording/ publishing meeting minutes, formalizing documents, and driving the completion of open action items.
• Responds to internal and external requests for information.
• Work in fast paced environment.
• Participate in Process Improvement efforts that identify deficiencies in Fluids Power Engineering and systematically develop solutions.
• Follow, improve and create Work Instructions that document Fluid Power Controls Engineering processes.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Business System Skills
• Creates material masters for purchased and manufactured components
• Team with Project Management and the Customer to develop ETO's (Engineer to Order) and incorporate them into the design
• Review machine BOM and parts availability
• Familiar with SAP or similar data management system for business
◦ Tasks will include creating and maintaining BOMs and material masters

Design Skills
• Proven ability to design Fluid Control Systems
• Proven ability to size and specify controls components for optimum performance, safety, longevity, and value
• Proven ability in some, if not all, of the following:
◦ design custom pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication and coolant control systems
▪ familiarity with piping and hosing
◦ application of seals, material compatibility, and lubrication principles
◦ knowledge, selection and application of coolant chiller systems
◦ design safety circuits to an appropriate level of performance
◦ US and international Fluid Power design standards and safety standards (NFPA, IEC, etc)

Other Technical Skills
• Proven ability to:
◦ debug and resolve Fluid Power Controls Systems
◦ read and understand Electrical Schematics and Mechanical drawings
◦ develop and maintain part numbers and BOMs

Communication Skills
• Proven ability to:
◦ Communicate technical information effectively with other functional engineering areas and other downstream and upstream departments within the plant
◦ communicate effectively verbally, in various electronic formats and in writing to specific audiences
◦ prepare written reports
◦ give verbal presentations
◦ use good judgment regarding the timeliness of communications and responses
• Ability to work with other disciplines (Technicians, Runoff Operators, Field Service, etc.)

Time Management skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively, to plan, organize, and prioritize work and meet deadlines

Project Management skills
• Proven ability to manage details of technical requirements including task assignments, tracking, and communications
Manage multiple projects at once while maintaining project cost and schedule constraints

Preferred Education/Training/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-8 years of experience. Hydraulic or Fluid Power Engineering or other Engineering degree with at least one year of Fluid Power Design Experience desired.

Computer Skills:
• ePlan
• SAP
• Creo
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Travel Requirements:
• Negligible

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.