JOB PURPOSE:

To define and develop product used in fluid handling systems as an electrical hardware and software engineer.  Position involves multiple project responsibility from recognition of need through project completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1)      Perform electrical hardware and software engineering tasks in the development of new products and cost reduction.

·        Participation in development of Product Specification

·        Produce conceptual designs

·        Guide development process to produce practical designs

·        Creation of detailed circuit and hardware drawings and software code

·        Identification of applicable standards

·        Analysis of design to applicable standards

·        Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Circuit simulation, software analysis tools)

·        Review of instruction manuals and product literature

·        Define and lead prototype development and lab and field tests

·        Work with manufacturing on process development

·        Conduct design reviews, safety reviews, etc.

2)      Leader of small new product development projects as required.

·        Complete project feasibility and Pre-Prod authorizations

·        Create and maintain project schedules

·        Manage project to meet schedules, including:

        ×      Working with other team members to ensure satisfactory completion of all steps in development process;

        ×      Identification and communication of threats to schedule to appropriate management

·        Work effectively in a team environment

·        Participate in release for sale activities

·        Provide periodic oral and written reports of project status

3)      Participate in identification of new product opportunities for Graco by:

·        Recognize customer product needs

·        Evaluate Graco and competitive products

·        Propose and develop proper technology to fulfill customer needs

4)      Direct and perform standard product support activities such as:

·        Analyzing and writing Engineering Change Orders for products

·        Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab, or customer sites

·        Initiate corrective action activities

5)      Learn, participate in development, and apply knowledge of:

·        Stay abreast of developments in technical field to maintain technical knowledge.

·        Graco product line

·        Operational systems

·        Graco and industry design standards

·        Graco Quality Management System

·        Graco customer applications and requirements

·        Emerging trends in our customers' markets

6)      Other duties as assigned.