Principal Engineer - Parker Hannifin

Org Marketing StatementFounded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $13.7 billion global company.With annual sales of $13.7 billion in fiscal year 2020, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.The company has operations in 49 countries around the world.Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 63 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.Parker’s engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges.By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.Headquartered in Richmond, California, Parker Hannifin's Veriflo Division delivers proven gas and fluid delivery systems and components to customers around the globe
We have the ability to integrate multiple technologies into unique solutions that require the highest levels of precision and performance in cost-effective packages.For semiconductor tool manufacturers, Veriflo offers ultra-high purity stainless steel and fluoropolymer fittings, valves, regulators and manifolds for VMBs,CMBs, tooling modules, wafer cleaning, wet etching and other specialized microelectronics processing applications.This high-tech market is constantly evolving and Parker offers an extensive portfolio of products to support the demands of cleanliness and surface preparation for every process.Working at Parker is far more than just a job
A career with us means joining a family of more than 58,000 dedicated people from around the globe
At Parker, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact.br
Visit us on www.parker.com/verifloPosition SummaryPosition Summary:Researches and carries out complex or innovative engineering assignments requiring the development of new or improved methods, techniques, and procedures
Contributes to and has responsibility for the completion of significant assignments with broad product, technology, customer, and strategic business impact
Does not have direct reports but may supervise others at the discretion of the division.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Develops new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, concepts and/or scientific methods by applying advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for assigned area
Evaluates costs, available resources, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.Provides expert technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning by carefully analyzing and applying advanced engineering principles.Communicates and coordinates with other technical resources to provide technical recommendations, lessons learned, methods for problem-solving, analysis methodology, etc
to maximize contribution to multiple projects or programs
Makes technical proposals and presentations to various internal and customer groups to influence business decisions.Conducts analyses and/or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials, equipment or processes and completes required documentation by determining required actions, performing or directing completion of tasks and publishing findings and/or results.Compiles and analyzes operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or products
Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or conformation by testing is advisable.Investigates, researches, and operationalizes new technologies in specialty or related areas to improve cost and performance by applying advanced engineering design methods, theories, and research techniques.Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives through the development of new engineering technology, product development, analytic tools, and key production principles and techniques.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending advanced-level educational workshops, reviewing technical and research publications, and/or participating in professional associations.Complies with Parker policies and aerospace industry regulations
Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.Plans and conducts complex special assignments, generally involving the larger and more important projects or multiple projects
Reviews progress and evaluates results
Recommends major changes in procedures
Establishes goals and objectives to carry out programs or functions by coordinating efforts within and across the divisions.Acts as consultant to top management on significant issues
May provide technical leadership to others in integrated product development teams
Serves as technical subject expert and resource
Shares specialized knowledge with others and ensures knowledge transfer on technologies and products
Represents company on specific major projects
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g
continuous improvement).QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelors degree (BS) in mechanical engineering
MS preferred.9-12 years related engineering experience.Hands-on product design experience ideally with precision machined parts and assemblies with tight tolerances and high levels of product reliability.Experience with formal product development process (stage gates, FMEA, design reviews, etc.)Strong engineering fundamentals/capabilities including performing engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, understanding impact of design changes/decisions and ability to technically justify them.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electronic, packaging, and/or optics engineering principles, theories, concepts, techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies.Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to lead and implement, continuous improvement principles and techniques.Ability to use standard business applications software and specialized data analysis, design, and project management tools.Demonstrated ability to create design concepts and develop concepts into a production designs in a cross functional team environment.Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of other related engineering areas or from other technical experts to own area of expertise.Ability to plan and conduct complex assignments where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables and/or complete data; understand problems from a broad, long-term perspective.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and recommend major changes to procedures.Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from division leadership, external customers, other divisions, and top management on complex and critical matters.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to exercise independent judgement in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Ability to lead technology projects or work of others.Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.Ability to multi-task projects/assignments in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication skills and ability to present concepts and related project details to customers, senior level staff, and project team members. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, frequently use hands to operate a computer, and talk and hear
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or move to other locations within or outside the facility
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.The employee is expected regular attendance with limited flex work time
Travel is expected to be less than 5%.At Parker Hannifin, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range
This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role
The base salary range for this role is between $113,579 and $198,823, and your starting pay will depend on a number of factors including prior experience, qualifications, and location.Equal Employment OpportunityParker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees
Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S
Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S
import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information DiscriminationDrug TestsDrug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace
Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.