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Product Development Engineer

#16505
Orbit Irrigation

Details:

  • Category: Off-Campus
  • Position Type: Full-Time (Career)
  • Posted on: October 3, 2017
  • Open until: Mon, January 1, 2018 expired
  • Wage: $Salary
  • Location: North Salt Lake, UT

Description:

Orbit Irrigation is a global manufacturing company that originated from a local, family-owned distribution company in North Salt Lake, Utah. Orbit is a market leader in producing innovative and high-quality sprinkler and irrigation products. We have been a valued supporter of our community for over 40 years.

We are looking to fill our Product Development Engineer position! For this position, we are looking for a high-performing, creative individual who is capable of creating world-class mechanical and electrical designs in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have skills dealing with all aspects of core engineering, product development, product design, intellectual property, and patents. This position is responsible for bringing ideas from concept phase to high volume manufacturing.

If you feel that you’re the right match for the position then apply immediately! If you don’t feel you’re the right match then refer a friend, and check back for future job postings. We are always searching for new talent!

Our Expectations from You

Manage multiple product development projects, which may include the following steps: product conceptualization, preliminary design, prototyping, project/budget presentations to executive level steering committees, final design, product tooling, testing, debugging, and product release. Leads and supports continuous improvement efforts for existing products. Understands the engineering principles that relate to each product line and remains current with new engineering procedures, practices, and technologies. Assists in the management of all related intellectual property documentation (patent applications, issued patents, product markings, trademarks, non-disclosure agreements) and interfaces with patent attorneys as needed on a per-project basis. Ability to make authoritative decisions based on sound engineering and business principles, and to make smart, honest decisions under pressure. Ability to apply creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving complex engineering and business situations. Ability to take customer needs and create highly functional and attractive designs. Ability to be innovative and creative as well as balanced by strong bias for continuous improvement. Highly organized and a detailed planner with a strong record of flawless execution/results. Ability to create attractive and functional industrial designs.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our motto is "Conservation through Innovation!" and we work to make that a reality through our core values: (1) Quality of Life, (2) Caring Relationships, (3) Attitude, and (4) Innovation & Continuous Improvement. We understand work will not always be your top priority, so we strive to help you balance your work life with your non-work life. We value your contributions, and strive to create a safe and positive work environment.

In addition to traditional benefits*, we also offer:

A free Onsite Care Clinic UTA Eco pass Opportunities to test new Orbit products and more *conditions apply

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field. Generally 0-3 years of working experience. Well-rounded mechanical and electrical experience. 3D CAD software experience. SolidWorks experience preferred. Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to travel internationally. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with and working knowledge of fluid dynamics a plus. Experience creating user interfaces and designing for usability a plus. Experience with plastics and processed a plus.

About Orbit Irrigation

Orbit Irrigation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, who participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a prerequisite of employment. All offers are contingent on completion of a drug screening and may be contingent on completion of a criminal background check. All successful candidates must provide original documents that will establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field. Generally 0-3 years of working experience. Well-rounded mechanical and electrical experience. 3D CAD software experience. SolidWorks experience preferred. Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to travel internationally. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

                ####Application Instructions:

Please apply online at: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/PRO1030PMARK/JobBoard/f3eb2ce4-93fd-477b-ac65-9786beb0f7bd/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4d99fbcd-5b4f-4fdb-a6c6-88e664687671&sourceId=f778621a-dc27-4219-a091-6b53f3cf4848


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