Sr Hydraulic Engineer at Taco, Inc.
Cranston, Rhode Island, United StatesFull-timeProduct EngineeringPosted 10 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p>As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:</p>
<ul>
<li>A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry</li>
<li>A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization</li>
<li>A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward</li>
<li>A need to create and to innovate</li>
</ul></div><p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Employment Type: </strong><span style="color: #000000;">Regular Full-Time</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Shift: </strong><span style="color: #000000;">1st Shift</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Work Status:</strong></span> Hybrid</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Position Summary: </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">The Senior Hydraulic Engineer c</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">onducts applied research and design to improve and create new pump products and components. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">They s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">elect research methods</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> build models and prototypes</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> analyze and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">validate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> test </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW168508644 BCX8">results</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> and prepare detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">They e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">stimate the costs, resources, and time </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> to conduct one or more research projects and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">monitor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> the performance of these projects to ensure targets are met. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">They also </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">evelop</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">maintain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">technical </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> on advances and innovations in research and science. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">This senior role c</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">oaches and mentors less experienced </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">engineers,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8"> checks the quality of their work and helps resolve problems</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168508644 BCX8">.</span></p>
<p><strong>Measures of success:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Successfully determine and write the functional requirements for hydraulic components and assemblies</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":432}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":432}"><span class="TextRun SCXW106271120 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106271120 BCX8">Effectively design, develop, and document hydraulic components to meet the functional requirements</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW106271120 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559737":432}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":432}"><span class="TextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8">Troubleshoot and resolve hydraulic problems in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8">p</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8">rojects, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8">p</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8">roduction</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8"> or </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8">service</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25343922 BCX8"> areas</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW25343922 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559737":432}"> </span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":432}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Provides technical support and leadership in areas of assigned responsibility including hydraulic performance, fluid flow, and heat transfer. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Prepares product development criteria in accordance with management objectives. Works with suppliers to validate that product designs meet the required specifications. </li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Documents benchmarking activities.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Drives the implementation and execution of technical recommendations. Provides support to project teams with hydraulic design and modeling to meet product requirements. </li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Develops appropriate documentation outlining design parameters, assumptions, and results. Prepares reports and present content as requested.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Leads technical design reviews, with a focus on hydraulics, at various stages in the life cycle gating process.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Verifies products meet regulatory performance standards, including documentation and reporting.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements including Hydraulics Institute, Department of Energy, and other standards. </li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Conducts Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to identify quality and reliability issues.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Creates and manages engineering change orders (ECO) and temporary change notices (TCN). Disposition First Article Inspections (FAI) and Material Defect Reports (MDR).</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Adhere to company document control standards, ensuring consistent checking and approval of drawings and data.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Serves as a subject matter expert in quality investigations (root cause analysis and problem solving). Develops solutions and issues formal recommendations.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Writes hydraulic design standards to improve design, troubleshooting and assembly procedures. Conducts product reviews for the improvement and further development of existing product designs.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Assists other departments in the preparation of manuals and sales literature on assigned projects. Analyzes historical and current designs to meet customer specifications.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Ensures effective and pro-active communication is maintained with all internal and external stakeholders. Initiates meetings, correspondence, and discussion with appropriate project resources when product or project scope, schedule and cost require clarification.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Maintains and enhances knowledge with current Computational Fluid Design (CFD) simulation technologies. Maintains proficiency with the use of in-house and industry recognized simulation tools. Participates in industry committees, technical organizations, conferences, and seminars related to hydraulics.</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Coaches and mentors other engineers, checks the quality of their work and helps resolve problems.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Required:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or related field</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1">7+ years of experience with fluids/turbomachinery design</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1">Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) (SolidWorks, Star CCM+, and PUMPAL are a plus)</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"610666d8-7312-55fb-8997-e89b5ef56652|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"ui-provider",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"ui-provider",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider">identify</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider"> and troubleshoot complex design issues using analytical tools</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1">Effective communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":270}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1">Professionally interact with peers, stakeholders, management, suppliers, and customers</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1">Ability to manage planned and unplanned activities, while remaining effective</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1">Aptitude to manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":270}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Minimal travel to conferences, trainings and customers as </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">required</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Preferred:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="30" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="30" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider">Experience with coding and developing algorithms in programming languages such as Python or </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider">Matlab</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":270}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 118, 53);">Work Environment</strong></p>
<p>This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capabilities are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.</p>
<p>This position may work from home up to 2X/week if performance is in good standing.</p>
<p>This position has no direct reports.</p>
<p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p>
<p>With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.</p>
<p>Taco employees benefit from a company that:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provides competitive salaries and benefits</li>
<li>Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center</li>
<li>Believes in sharing profits with its employees</li>
<li>Is mindful about family, health and well-being</li>
<li>Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential</li>
<li>Embraces and celebrates diversity</li>
</ul>
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