What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer V position at Komatsu?
Engineer V
Date : Feb 3, 2025
Location :
Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941
Req ID : 32313
Onsite or Remote : Onsite Position
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
The Engineer V will lead and support engineering projects, ensuring the development, maintenance, and improvement of components, products, and services. This role requires a strategic problem-solver who can manage complex system designs from start to finish while addressing field-related challenges within existing systems. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert who can balance innovation with practical solutions, ensuring continuous improvement in engineering processes.
Key Job Responsibilities
Lead engineering projects, perform system design calculations, concept selections and evaluations, field validation testing, design reviews, root cause failure analysis with minimal guidance.
Develop and implement solutions for complex system designs, considering the broader impact beyond individual components.
Address field-related issues by optimizing and improving existing systems.
Support improvements to streamline engineering processes and ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety.
Effectively communicate engineering issues across teams and departments.
Utilize Change Management principles to drive successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
Work with a diverse range of mechanical systems, including parallel shaft and planetary gearboxes, bearings, shafting, bolted connections, cooling systems, and hydraulics.
Work closely with manufacturing on process improvement, cost reduction opportunities and deviation requests.
Work cross functionally with all departments across the organization to support new machine builds and improve existing machine availability.
Capable of mentoring and guiding entry level engineers.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical engineering preferred).
15 years of experience in engineering design, machine applications, or the mining industry.
Experience leading complex system designs from concept to completion, as well as troubleshooting and improving existing systems.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to consider the impact of engineering decisions beyond direct components.
Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) tools, such as SolidWorks and SolidWorks Manage.
Strong background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of material properties and material selection.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Experience with change management implementation.
15% travel requirement, including international.
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.
