L. D. Sharp & Associates, Inc.
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Electrical Reliability Engineer
Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement: Can Be Citizen of any country New Position: Yes Employment Type: Full Time No. of Openings: 1 Experience Required: 3 - 5 yrs Target Interview Date: ASAP Key responsibilities include: Strong verbal and written communication skills as interfaces will range from electricians to Site Management Leadership. Other Details: Staff or Principal Plastics Engineer Other Details: Research Engineer – High Performance Buildings and Energy Systems Other Details: Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement: Citizen of any Country Replacemnt Position: Yes Employment Type: Full Time No. of Openings: 1 Experience Required: previous experience required Target Interview Date: ASAP The primary responsibility of this role, as a Process Control Engineer, is to work directly with the production teams to provide enhanced troubleshooting and software support for equipment downtime issues and changeovers on the second shift. Other Details: Combustion Devices Product Lead Job Description: Other Details: Exhaust System Aero-Thermal Lead Engineer The position requires experience in propulsion system integration, and detailed working knowledge of state of the art computation tools for complex 3D flows, integrated secondary flow and heat transfer analyses, or equivalent expertise in experimental techniques applied to such flows. Specialization can include computation fluid dynamics, unsteady internal flows, gas dynamics, aero thermal acoustics, heat transfer, and low-observable design. Opportunities exist to work on a wide range of products and technology development for all component and modules of existing and next generation military exhaust systems, including leadership roles and responsibilities. Excellent written and oral communications skills are necessary. The position requires the ability to interact with Systems Organizations, program leadership, and Module Center component integrated product teams. Franchise Opportunities
Base Salary: 65k - 105k annually
Job Location: Baytown, TX
Report To: Manager, PCT Engineering
Residency Requirement: Yes
Degree Required: 4 yr degree
Travel Required: 10%
The primary responsibility of this role, as Electrical Reliability Engineer, is to be responsible and accountable for maintenance, reliability, project development concepts, and optimization of the PCT electrical assets across the Baytown site.
The incumbent will:
• Verify compliance with engineering, safety and procedures, as well as verify the overall performance of installations;
• Conduct incident investigations, assigns and follows up on corrective action items, particularly with respect to PCT failures;
• Responsible for reviewing maintenance repair scopes & PM intervals;
• Accountable for the leadership of Defect Elimination (DE) teams;
• Provide technical support to PCT Engineers and Technicians;
• Accountable for controlling and updating unit PCT documentation, particularly the SKM model of relay coordination and Arc Flash Hazards Analysis;
• Coordinate delegation of this work with other engineering resources;
• Develops strategies and solutions to address PCT reliability or operational issues;
• Manages improvement projects that result in an increased reliability and operational efficiency;
• Managed PCT engineering support across the BU’s in an efficient and cost effective manner;
• Ensures PCT maintenance practices, procedures and engineering standards are in place and followed;
• Interpretation of cost, maintenance reports and cost-related discussions with engineers and technicians;
• Maintain the SKM model;
• Assist with the effective deployment of business and technical resources in pursuit of annual goals;
• Develop strong SEL relay experience for the Baytown site.
The selected candidate is required to possess the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering discipline with 8 years of experience OR a Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with 4 years of experience in and industrial / chemical complex.
• Solid background in power electronic systems such as High Power Rectifiers, Variable Frequency Drives and protective relaying.
• Strong experience in distribution systems from 480 to 138,000 volts.
• Experience in root cause analysis of reliability or operational issues.
• Experience in developing sustainable corrective and preventative action plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as interfaces will range from electricians to Site Management Leadership.
• Proficiency in SKM software, and advanced protective relays of SEL.
Candidate Must Have:
· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering discipline with 8 years of experience OR a Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with 4 years of experience in and industrial / chemical complex.
· Solid background in power electronic systems such as High Power Rectifiers, Variable Frequency Drives and protective relaying.
· Strong experience in distribution systems from 480 to 138,000 volts.
· Experience in root cause analysis of reliability or operational issues.
Additional Information:
Car: No
Car Allowance: No
Stock Options: No
Bonus/ Benefits: N/A
Other Details:
Industry: Material Science
Department: Engineering
Relocation: Yes
Specific Relocation: Discussed during the interview
Design Engineer - Rotating Machinery
Base Salary: 95k - 115k annually
Job Location: Middletown, CT
Report To: Engineering Director
Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement: U.S.Citizen Residency Requirement: Yes
Replacemnt Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
No. of Openings: 1
Experience Required: 5 - 10 yrs
Degree Required: 4 Yr Engineering Degree
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Target Interview Date: ASAP
Our Client, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for! This is your chance to join a company steeped in history yet focused on the future by developing engines that provide step-change improvements in fuel burn and environmental performance for the next generation of commercial aircraft and fifth generation fighters. Client, a pioneer in flight and technology, is part of the Parent Corporation's family.Client is a Fortune 50 company located in over 4,000 locations in approximately 62 countries with $58 billion in revenues (2008).
Highly motivated design engineers with experience on rotating components including turbo-machinery, shafts, rotors, airfoils, compressors, turbines, bearings, and seals are being sought to work on the next generation of commercial and military gas turbine engines. Product design engineering candidates will create, modify and evolve manufacturable product designs to meet weight and cost targets within schedule. Openings are available at Client for engineers with creativity, drive, and a desire to see their ideas become reality. Positions are available for team leaders as well as individual contributors.
Major responsibilities are to integrate the requirements of the supporting disciplines (aerodynamics, performance, structures, thermal management, manufacturing and assembly, etc.) and develop hardware definition that conforms to the specified requirements for the task.
The design engineers will work in integrated product teams, as contributors to developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of engine components. They will be responsible for design configuration, analysis and trade studies, defining and balancing performance, cost, weight and producibility requirements, and identification of risk mitigation strategies. They will lead or participate on multi-disciplinary product teams to develop and produce new hardware, resolve supplier or customer problems, advance component technology or mechanical design methods.
Candidate Must Have:
• B.S. in Engineering required
• 7+ years of experience in Engineering is required,
Additional Information:
Car: No
Car Allowance: No
Stock Options: No
Bonus/ Benefits: N/A
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Department: Engineering
Relocation: Yes
Specific Relocation: Discussed during the interview
Base Salary: 90k - 110k annually
Job Location: Pittsburg, PA
Report To: Engineering Director
Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement: U.S.Citizen Residency Requirement: Yes
Replacemnt Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
No. of Openings: 1
Experience Required: 10+ yrs
Degree Required: 4 yr degree
Travel Required: 10%
Target Interview Date: ASAP
The Staff or Principal Plastics Engineer is independently responsible for leading and delivering projects. Specifically, this role will lead Sterile Disposables manufacturing process development and provide DFM input for New Product Development and Cost Reduction programs. This individual will be charged with defining and driving the SD Plastics Manufacturing Technology roadmap that will advance extrusion, plastics processing and assembly technologies to improve overall operational efficiency and provide capabilities that will support emerging new product development needs. The incumbent will lead implementation of the SD manufacturing technologies including related capital equipment projects.
Primary responsibilities will include:
1. Specification, development, validation and documentation of sterile disposables manufacturing processes
2. Identification and demonstration of proof of capability of sterile disposables manufacturing technologies
3. Leads process FMEAs, design reviews, provides DFMA input into product design and performs duties of an independent reviewer
4. Responsible for design and integration of high complexity manufacturing process solutions
5. Demonstrates skill for independent analysis and synthesis of solutions for problems, exhibiting creativity, foresight, innovation and judgment in anticipating and solving these problems.
6. Defines requirements at the project level.
7. Provides expertise and/or technical scientific leadership across the project.
8. Applies understanding of product/line and clinical applications to define new product or process functionality.
9. Improves processes to enable more effective or efficient accomplishment of individual and team objectives.
10. Leads design reviews at the project level.
Technical / Behavioral Requirements:
1. The preferred candidate will have direct experience in medical disposables manufacturing and/or another regulated industry employing plastics processing and assembly.
2. Strong working knowledge of extrusion systems, technologies and process lines set up. Experience in the development of injection mold and/or extrusion tooling
3. Strong experience performing process capability analysis; Six Sigma Black Belt and Medical manufacturing process validation experience strongly preferred
4. Strong knowledge of plastics engineering with significant depth in materials science
5. Working knowledge of design tools such as Pro-E, Solidworks, Mold-flow, Abaqus, etc. is preferred
6. Strong background in plastic material selection, testing, characterization and failure analysis techniques
7. Demonstrated strength in the planning and management of technology projects including budget, schedule, resource, risk, communications plans
8. Requires a minimum of 7 years and recommended 10+ years of experience and recognized as an expert within a technical discipline and significant depth in multiple technical specialties.
9. Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics or Polymer Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
10. Proven Engineering knowledge crossing into multiple technical disciplines.
11. Proven ability to consistently apply complex analytical methods.
12. Proven ability to exhibit clinical acumen and technical knowledge or skills expected of engineers.
13. Working knowledge and proven skills of PC computer operating system including Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
14. Strong competency in Customer Focus, Driving for Results, Integrity and Trust, Ethics and Values and Compassion.
15. Proven ability to demonstrate at minimum, Client’s Supervisor competencies: Decision Quality, Developing Direct Repots, Motivating Others, Managerial Courage and Business Acumen.
Candidate Must Have:
Extrusion Molding
Bonding Expertise
Black Belt Preferred
Strong Statistical Background Preferred
Additional Information:
Must have B.Sc. in either Plastics or Polymer Engineering
Car: No
Car Allowance: No
Stock Options: No
Bonus/ Benefits: N/A
Industry: Medical Devices
Department: Engineering
Relocation: Yes
Specific Relocation: Discussed during the interview
Base Salary: $80K---$120K Annually
Job Location: East Hartford, CT
Report To: Group Leader / Controls
Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement: US Citizen or Permanent Resident [Green Card Holder]
We Will Sponsor/Transfer H-1B and/or H-2B Candidates: No
New Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
No. of Openings: 1
Experience Required: 10 + years
Degree Required: Ph.D Degree
Travel Required: 0-10%
Target Interview Date: N/A
Active Security Clearance: The Candidate Must have the following Security Clearance[s]: NOT REQUIRED
Job Responsibilities:
The Control Systems Group at Client's Research Center is seeking candidates with expertise in controls systems theory and implementation. The position requires demonstrated depth in model-based control design and real-time control systems. The successful candidate will conduct research in modeling, analysis, and control design for high performance buildings and energy systems. The candidate is expected to interact with a wide group of researchers in inter-disciplinary teams and to act as the technical leader in their area of expertise within these teams. Industrial experience in control of building, HVAC, refrigeration, fuel cell, or combustion systems is preferred.
Education:
The candidate should have an MS degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical, engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience after completion of the MS. Preferred candidates will have a PhD degree with 5+ years of relevant experience after completion of the Ph.D.
The position requires analytical skills and experience with programming and the development and use of computational modeling and control design tools.
•The successful candidate will possess technical expertise in the area of model-based multivariable, nonlinear controls and estimation, dynamical and hybrid systems, optimization, diagnostics, and verification.
•Knowledge and experience in the area of real-time embedded systems is highly desirable.
•Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
•Adaptability and the ability to work in a teaming environment.
•Demonstrated commitment to deliver results.
•Demonstrable success in interactions with government funding agencies and proposal development is desirable.
Additional Information:
Car: No
Car Allowance: No
Stock Options: No
Bonus/ Benefits: Will discuss during interview
Industry: Manufacturing
Department: Engineering
Relocation: YES
Specific Relocation Details: Will discuss during interview
Process Control Tech Engineer
Base Salary: 50k - 100k annually
Job Location: Mishawaka, IN
Report To: Principal Manufacturing
Residency Requirement: Yes
Degree Required: 4 yr degree
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
The incumbent will:
• Provide effective engineering level support to resolve production equipment faults and runtime issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and lost production;
• Identify opportunities to eliminate/reduce design bottlenecks with goals of improving OEE, reducing COPQ metrics and enhancing overall system reliability;
• ‘Hands on role’ utilizing the PLC, Vision and motion controls development software to analyze and resolve production issues;
• Interface with production team leaders, skilled trades, operators and software tools to perform root cause analysis and implement solutions;
• Participate with other PCT engineers in continuous improvement activities including software change development, validation and implementation in accordance with the Bayer Software Change Management procedures;
• Provide training to skilled trades, production and engineering staff in the setup, use and maintenance of the production systems.
The incumbent will:
• Provide effective engineering level support to resolve production equipment faults and runtime issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and lost production;
• Identify opportunities to eliminate/reduce design bottlenecks with goals of improving OEE, reducing COPQ metrics and enhancing overall system reliability;
• ‘Hands on role’ utilizing the PLC, Vision and motion controls development software to analyze and resolve production issues;
• Interface with production team leaders, skilled trades, operators and software tools to perform root cause analysis and implement solutions;
• Participate with other PCT engineers in continuous improvement activities including software change development, validation and implementation in accordance with the Bayer Software Change Management procedures;
• Provide training to skilled trades, production and engineering staff in the setup, use and maintenance of the production systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Cognex vision systems, Fanuc Robotics and motion systems.
Candidate Must Have:
Additional Information:
Car: No
Car Allowance: No
Stock Options: No
Bonus/ Benefits: N/A
Industry: Healthcare
Department: Engineering
Relocation: YES
Specific Relocation Details: Will discuss during interview
Base Salary: $73K---$128K Annually
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Report To: Combustion Devices Product Leader
Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement: US Citizen
We Will Sponsor/Transfer H-1B and/or H-2B Candidates: No
New Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
No. of Openings: 1
Experience Required: 10 + years
Degree Required: 4 Year Degree
Travel Required: 0-10%
Target Interview Date: ASAP
Active Security Clearance: The Candidate Must have the following Security Clearance[s]: NOT REQUIRED
Client offers a complete line of propulsion products from launch vehicles to missile defense to advanced hypersonic propulsion. In addition, its Future Programs division is pursuing new growth and diversification opportunities in the areas of clean energy, water treatment and clean transportation.
The Combustion Devices Product Lead will provide strategic leadership in advancing the state-of -the-art in rocket engine combustion devices technology. This is a highly visible position that requires coordination with various engineering disciplines, customers, and industry. The selected candidate must be highly proficient in combustion devices products and technologies with demonstrated expertise and a proven track record.
- Provide the vision to set the technology direction for combustion devices to continually enhance the health of the product line.
- Drive the strategy for combustion devices product and process technologies and integrate engineering discipline efforts in support of product strategic initiatives.
- Lead the identification, prioritization, development and advancement of rocket engine combustion devices technologies.
- Create and own the strategic technology roadmap for the product line.
- Serve as the focal point for product line technology by generating, maintaining and disseminating product development ideas or new uses for current products in alignment with product line strategy and technology roadmaps.
- Identify opportunities to improve applicable processes and tools and initiate actions to implement these improvements.
- Combine industry expertise with innovative technologies to deliver competitive advantages to the product line.
- Support and assist in obtaining internal or external funding to enhance the product line and allocate the funding to derive maximum benefits to the product line and customers.
- Lead or support proposals and marketing activities and interface with the customers.
- Organize and/or lead technical investigations and/or the resolution of technical issues of high complexity and importance to the company, customer or industry.
- Lead product line Community of Practice activities within the company.
- Act as a mentor and develop talent in the organization.
- Develop and manage the Intellectual Property for the product line.
- Interface with counterpart organizations within the United Technologies Corporation to maintain product line coordination and realize one-company synergies.
- Establish a network of experts in product line across Client, universities, and strategic partners for consultation and technology sharing.
- Participate in professional technical societies and events as appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and conduct technology assessments.
Candidate Must Have:
· BS degree in an applicable Engineering field.
· Minimum of 10 years of professional experience involving strategic rocket hardware technology development in a leadership capacity.
· Commanding knowledge of rocket engine development and operation.
· Periodic travel.
Additional Information:
Car: No
Car Allowance: No
Stock Options: No
Bonus/ Benefits: Will discuss during interview
Industry: Manufacturing
Department: Engineering
Relocation: YES
Specific Relocation Details: Will discuss during interview
Base Salary: $80K---$100K Annually
Job Location: East Hartford, CT
Report To: Exhaust Systems Aero-Thermal Lead Engineer
Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement: US Citizen
We Will Sponsor/Transfer H-1B and/or H-2B Candidates: No
New Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
No. of Openings: 1
Experience Required: 3 -5 years
Degree Required: 4 Year Degree
Travel Required: 0-10%
Target Interview Date: ASAP
Active Security Clearance: The Candidate Must have the following Security Clearance[s]: NOT REQUIRED
Job Description:
Client is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of gas turbine engines for commercial, military and regional aircraft, as well as a leader in the production of space propulsion systems. Client's Aerodynamics organization is currently seeking qualified candidates in the areas of aerodynamics, secondary flow and heat transfer to support our design and analysis activities related to gas turbine engine exhaust systems. Job responsibilities require strong skills in analysis and testing of complex, 3D turbulent compressible flows.
Candidate Must Have:
· A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering is required
· 6+ years of experience
Additional Information:
Car: No
Car Allowance: No
Stock Options: No
Bonus/ Benefits: Will discuss during interview
Other Details:
Industry: Manufacturing
Department: Engineering
Relocation: YES
Specific Relocation Details: Will discuss during interview
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