Org Marketing Statement
Parker Aerospace
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.
Position Summary
Researches, analyzes, designs, and tests component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products. Develops and recommends solutions to well-defined engineering requirements, or for components or segments of a complex product or system, to ensure that design objectives are met. Applies engineering principles based on assigned engineering domain (e.g. materials science and engineering or chemical engineering). This position is in the Parker Aerospace Materials Science, Research and Development Department.
SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:
Has Direct Reports X Does Not Have Direct Reports
Responsibilities
- Ability to run a failure analysis investigating using standard tools and instruments including stereomicroscopes, metallographic examination and a scanning electron microscope.
- Ability to document findings in a formal report with root cause and corrective actions to mitigate future failures.
- Ability to clearly articulate, communicate and present details of a failure analysis investigation to internal and external customers, and coworkers.
- Ability to organize data and run multiple investigations in parallel while reporting status to internal and external customers.
- Ability to travel to various processing suppliers and perform audits and implement corrective actions as necessary to overcome potential shortcomings in a process, example processes include heat treating, electroplating, plasma spraying, anodizing, welding and machining.
- Develops detailed product specifications by analyzing performance and customer requirements. Investigates design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, operational efficiency, and contractual requirements.
- Performs feasibility and trade studies applying standard analytical methods; recommends solutions which are defined and reviewed for implementation.
- Interprets and validates test results for accuracy and precision. Ensures conformance to product qualification procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards. May utilize and interpret predictive models to simulate and verify design concepts.
- Provides technical information for review with product engineering teams using established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods (e.g. structured design process; customer design reviews). Writes supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports; may assist in writing technical proposals for customers.
- Contributes to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and programming logic; analyze material requirements; research customer data item requirements).
- Reviews product specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards and procedures. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements to engineering management or the project team.
- Maintains current level of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and/or participating in professional associations.
- Shares specialized knowledge with others. Assists in mentoring new employees. May represents the company on specific projects or engineering tasks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) (or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate) in an engineering or science technical discipline.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2-3 years of related experience, examples follow:
- Strong knowledge in the following categories of materials science and engineering including:
- Corrosion protection methods including various surface coatings, platings, and inhibitors.
- Heat treating and processing for all types of ferrous and non-ferrous alloy systems.
- Raw material forming processes including forging, extruding, rolling, and casting.
- Shielded and non-shielded welding processes including various arc types, brazing, and inertia.
- Microstructural analysis of welded structures, heat affected zones, and joint integrity.
- Fatigue and fracture analysis of various high strength metallic materials.
- Design and evaluation of galling and wear resistant material/coating combinations.
- Materials selection for numerous environments and applications.
- Metallurgical failure analysis including SEM, EDS, and metallography.
- Metallurgical thermodynamics, phase transformations, and kinetics.
- Crystal structures and related mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties.
- All NDT and NDE methods for fracture critical components.
- Familiarity with all types of industry and government-controlled specifications.
- Polymer science and molecular bonding (thermoplastic, thermosets, rubbers).
- Corrosion and associated failure mechanisms (localized, general, SCC, galvanic).
- Strong knowledge of advanced engineered ceramic and composite materials (including processing).
- Good understanding of electronic properties of materials (semiconductors, microcircuits, conductors).
- Has working knowledge of engineering domain principles and techniques, product functionality, industry practices, regulations, and policies. General knowledge of other related engineering and technical areas.
- Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g. computer-aided design or modeling systems); ability to use standard software packages. May require capability using specialized software applications or languages.
- Ability to work with general objectives regarding projects and team goals; applies judgment in selecting procedures and techniques that should be applied. Works collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams.
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Work Authorization:
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required.
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as spanet and business considerations. Pay Range: $84,942.00 - 141,713.00
Closing Statement
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!
- We believe in the importance of work life integration and support a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) as well as hybrid virtual work arrangements.
- Interested in furthering your education? We offer up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year as well as education benefits.
- We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays - enjoy time off with family and friends during the company-wide holiday shut down at the end of the year.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is a free, confidential service provided to employees and their family members to help deal with any personal problems at work or at home.
- Stay healthy with wellness! Earn rewards for participating in health and emotional wellbeing challenges, receive an annual biometric screening.
- Employee discounts on various services.
- 401(k) with a 5 matching contribution with immediate investing in addition to a 3 RIA match (overall 8 company match)!
- Competitive annual bonus incentive plan.
- Comprehensive medical and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100 preventive care.
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination
