Position Summary:
Pump systems account for nearly 30% of all power consumption in the United States, using $80B in energy annually. Since 1938, industry has relied on Carver Pump to supply custom-engineered pumps to maximize efficiency and service life while minimizing costly downtime. The Design and Application Engineer fills a key role in this process by applying expertise of pump design and material properties to solve the unique challenges of individual pump testing and applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Read and interpret customer technical specifications
· Collaborate with sales team members to prepare quotations and proposals
· Create or modify pump designs to meet customer requirements
· Utilize pump-specific formulae to predict pump performance
· Evaluate technical data and create reports for submittal to customers
· Prepare 3-D models, assemblies, and drawings using Solidworks
· Utilize FEA to predict design robustness
· Create test plans and assure successful completion
· Help test lab personnel source new equipment and set it up for new tests
· Support shop and test lab personnel regarding part manufacture or testing
· Contribute to continuous improvement activities across all departments
Essential Skills:
· Knowledge of CAD modeling and drawing practices including GD&T
· Understanding of general manufacturing practices
· Knowledge of pump application and design
· Knowledge of ISO procedures
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to manage a dynamic workload
Background Requisites:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
· 1-3 years relevant training or work experience
Relationships:
· Reports to Manager, Engineering
· No direct reports
Physical/Environmental Conditions:
· Indoor office/shop environment
· Occasional overnight travel
Physical Abilities:
· Light physical daily activity with occasional moderate activity related to lab / shop areas
Successful completion of a job-specific post-offer/pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and physical required.
Carver Pump Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Project engineering: 3 years (Required)
- Lean manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
