Engineer III Location : Irvine, CA, United States Job Family : Engineering Job Type : Regular Posted : Jan 13, 2025 Job ID : 53745 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel, inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today. In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner. Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a result, our business has seen consistent growth and, best of all, our team members share in Parker’s success. Acting as a lead engineer, this position provides significant mechanical engineering expertise in the design and development of new or existing piezoelectric sensors. + Develops complex piezoelectric sensors by studying product requirements; researching, designing, analyzing, modifying, and testing piezoelectric materials using specialized test equipment; and conferring with external suppliers and customers. + Acts as a project engineer for new and existing piezoelectric sensor programs by collaborating with other cross-functional teams (electrical engineering, test equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering) to ensure all customer requirements and documentation are satisfied. + Prepares written and graphical documentation for the communication of requirements and design to all interested parties such as test equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, and manufacturers/technicians. + Assures product and process quality by adhering to company best practices and ensuring customer requirements are met. May be responsible for performing or overseeing qualification testing which can consist of vibration testing, shock testing, temperature testing, and other environmental testing. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g. design of experiment, statistical process control) that may result in changes in design or processing methods. + Provides piezoelectric sensors decision-making information by calculating non-recurring engineering effort, labor standards, material costs, reviewing design/production/test schedules, and estimating future product requirements. May serve as liaison to supplier base and external customers. + Demonstrated expertise with complex Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science solutions including materials, fasteners, welding, statics & dynamics, system prototyping & debugging, control systems, rotating systems. + Experience with design and test of mechanical systems for various Mechanical stresses – thermal, vibration, shock, etc. + Hands-on experience in developing tests plans, fixture design, test execution and report documentation. + Proficient with CAD tools – SolidWorks preferred + Ability to perform finite element analysis + Create models, boundary conditions, run and verify simulations (SolidWorks or ANSYS preferred) + Ability to improve products or services by applying professional and business knowledge + Able to solve complex problems; makes decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information + Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion + Must have good communication skills for working with assemblers, other engineers, upper management, vendors and customers. Candidate must demonstrate the following: + Strong oral communications skills and be comfortable speaking in a team or group setting, with customers, management, vendors, and colleagues + Ability to relate complex concepts to non-technical audience + Excellent writing skills, including experience in the outlining, drafting, refinement and finalization of written reports, power point presentations, technical memos – both technical and non-technical + Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) + Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards as they impact Mechanical system design, function, production, and support (RTCA DO-160, various MIL standards, IEEE, IPC, ASME) + Must be a strong team player and take direction from the Technical Director or other team members as required. + Demonstrated ability to work across functional boundaries (production operation, test engineering, quality, procurement and program management) + Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance + Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary “This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements”. The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $94,554 - $152,647.