Engineer, Testing and Support

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Job Overview

This is an onsite position located in Longview, TX

As a key function within Komatsu’s Decarbonization and Electrification Group, the Testing and Support Engineer works with a wide range of electrical/mechanical systems such as electric motors, generators, IGBT converters, fixtures and stands, gearboxes, batteries, flywheels, capacitors, hydrogen. The cutting-edge systems this position works with are being developed to replace diesel engine powered machinery currently working in difficult mining environments.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Works on engineering design and test projects in various electrical and mechanical disciplines – motors, generators, IGBT converters, fixtures and stands, gearboxes, batteries, flywheels, capacitors, hydrogen;
• Collaborates with design engineers and manufacturing engineers on the design, fabrication and manufacturing, documentation and troubleshooting of the various components listed above,
• Becomes familiar with how those components interface with the other systems on hybrid electrical equipment (such as electric wheel loaders) and the processes used to manufacture.
• Applies engineering principles to the analysis of the design of motors, generators and gear boxes.
• Analyzes manufacturing issues related to engineering drawings and models.
• Becomes familiar with general machine issues in areas such as mechanical, welding, electrical, hydraulic and manufacturing – that are related to correcting issues on existing product lines.
• Provides hands-on testing, analysis and troubleshooting both in the lab and on equipment operating at customer mine sites.
• Analyzes field data to determine root cause of a failure of components.
• Supports engineering investigation of design issues.
• Prepares project documentation.
• Creates designs using photos and graphics to illustrate procedures.
• Creates and illustrates presentations (for both technical and non-technical audiences) to explain complex subjects to other engineers, dealers and to customers.Presents the information to both technical and non-technical audiences,
• Documents and creates work instructions for motor/generator assembly and testing and for component rebuild to be used by rebuild shops, Product Support, Marketing and Technical Publications.
• Provides training and auditing to users of the information.
• Works safely and is an advocate for safety.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Skills or Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical). 2-year degree in engineering or electrical/mechanical related discipline with appropriate experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 year’s experience is desired on wheel loader or truck motor/generator design, manufacturing, assembly, troubleshooting, maintenance, documentation and repair. Related experience with similar heavy equipment or off-road products may be considered.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel, PowerPoint; Solid Edge (or other 3D CAD software); Data analysis.
• Must be highly organized to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 25%. At times travel will involve 1-2 week trips to overseas locations between sea level and 15,000 ft. elevation. Some long flights may be required to locations such as Africa and Australia.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with diesel electric or electric machinery.
• Background of hands-on repair and troubleshooting of equipment, farm or diesel electric construction equipment/trucks or automotive.
• Familiarity with common standards is desired: (ISO, IEEE, SAE, ASTM. ANSI, AS, AWS)
• Vibration analysis experience
• SAP (or other ERP software),
• Kn0wledge of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop for photo editing
• Experience working in a foreign country.
• Proficiency in foreign language (Spanish, Portuguese preferred)
  
  

Disclaimer

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.