What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydraulic Engineer position at Komatsu?
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, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
This technologist role with have a heavy focus in hydraulics.
Location : Franklin, PA
Key Job Responsibilities
Perform in engineering projects to develop, maintain and support components, products and / or services per market demands, as well as for continual process improvements.
- Perform or conduct engineering evaluations including investigations, fundamental calculations and tests that have well defined requirements and desired outcomes.
- Provide conceptual and strategic solutions to solve problems that are associated with engineering projects or evaluations.
- Take responsibility for one's own learning and development for the mutual benefit of one's self and the organization.
- Act as a group leader for those who are supporting components, products and / or services as well as continual improvements in engineering processes.
- Participate in and support programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as engineering best practices.
- Participate in and support improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and / or services.
- Participate in effective Change Management to achieve the desired organizational outcomes by successfully changing individual behaviours as needed.
Qualifications / Requirements
Required, either : Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Math or a related technically relevant discipline, and five years' experience in engineering design, including some experience with machine application or the mining industry; or 15 years of experience in engineering design, including some experience with machine application or the mining industry.
Proficient in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired.
Predominant Tasks
Supervise small groups in performance of specific projects or functions.
Key Skills - Required by Komatsu
COLLABORATION
Working together with one or more people to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.
ADAPTABILITY
Having the ability to adjust to changes in their environment.
HUNTER MENTALITY
A combination of traits that can help someone achieve their goals with consistency and precision.
BUSINESS ACCUMEN
Having the ability to understand business situations and make sound decisions that lead to successful outcomes.
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Being able to use what you've learned to make decisions and complete tasks in different situations.
LEADERSHIP
The ability to guide, influence or lead others to accomplish a shared goal.
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.
