Design Engineer - Rock Hill, SC

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Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer who possesses the ability to plan and design mechanical equipment, and an expert in the industry who can provide technical guidance to the Cornell team. You will have the opportunity to work with other talented Engineers, Sales, and a Manufacturing team of experts.

The annual salary is $65,000-$85,000 (DOE)

We offer many company benefits:

• A minimum of two weeks paid PTO and 10 paid holidays
• 401K Plan - 3% employer contribution, immediate full vesting, and matching based on your contribution
• Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
• Company-paid Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Dental/Vision coverage
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years or receive a voucher for safety shoes
• Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years or a voucher for glasses
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program

The candidate will lead the development of cutting-edge product lines, strategically driving the company's growth initiatives. Collaborating with key stakeholders, you'll craft comprehensive project proposals, conduct market research, and manage resources. Your responsibilities include overseeing the mechanical design and analysis of centrifugal pumps and submersible electric motors, ensuring adherence to standards, and leveraging your project management expertise to successfully navigate the fast-paced New Product Development environment.

What you’ll do:

• Manage & support projects to develop new product lines that serve Cornell Pump’s strategic growth initiatives
• Work with key stakeholders to develop project proposals including market research and feasibility studies, propose project scope and define breadth of product lines, and develop cost estimates/economic project values and development schedules
• Coordinate and perform mechanical design & analysis of centrifugal pumps, including but not limited to pump package and fabricated design, machine components, metallurgical requirements, and appropriate application of machine components (bearings, mechanical seals, gasketed joints, static seals, etc.)
• Integration of pump drivers, specifically VFDs & electric motors
• Navigate, coordinate, and apply appropriate governing standards and certification requirements to meet application specifications
• Coordinate sourcing efforts to support the NPD (new product development) process. Evaluate and develop potential and existing suppliers to communicate project goals, deadlines, technical challenges, pricing, and delivery
• Work autonomously and also with other Engineers to design, schedule, coordinate, and/or perform all required product testing for centrifugal pump packages and electric drivers.
• Knowledge of pressure transducers, flow meters, vibration accelerometers, and other rotating equipment sensors, data acquisition, control systems, and integrated condition monitoring experience are preferred
• Provide dealer, end user, and sales staff training in product application and maintenance
• Provide technical support to other departments, including sales and manufacturing, field troubleshooting, product application, value engineering, and problem-solving
• Investigate to determine causes of reported field problems with products, including warranty requests for failed products. This will require travel in some instances

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years’ experience with proven proficiency in the following areas:
• Proven project management success in releasing products in a fast-paced New Product Development environment (required)
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical function, design, and assembly of pump packages, electric motors, & VFDs (highly preferred)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering (required)
• Strong background in integrated Electrical/Mechanical assembly design
• Solidworks proficiency (equivalent 3D modeling software experience will be considered)
• Strong mechanical inclination (experience working with hand and power tools, and dealing with large and complex mechanical assemblies)

Certificates and/or Licenses Requirements

• FE/EIT preferred
• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
• Solidworks training/certificates (CSWA, CSWP, etc.) preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you now, or will you in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B)? (If hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
• Will you be willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screening?
• Please share your motivation behind your current job search and specifically, what draws you to consider joining Cornell Pump Company.
• What is your minimum annual salary pay requirement?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• integrated Electrical/Mechanical assembly design: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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