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The Opportunity
Sr Systems Engineer ( Mechatronics )
Our Actuation Division in Chanhassen, MN is looking for a Sr Systems Engineer to join their Ground & Naval Defense group. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be part of a team developing ruggedized actuation products for various defense applications. As the Sr Systems Engineer, you will lead the electrical aspects in the complete product design and development life cycle to meet the customer’s system requirements.
Location: Chanhassen, MN
Your Challenge:
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Review customer Interface Control Documentation (ICD)
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Participate in customer meetings to understand the system and review customer needs
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Understand application performance requirements
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Determine all necessary hardware to meet system level requirements and meeting robust military environments
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Walk through design performance and expectations at customer design reviews
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Support laboratory testing of prototype builds
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Design and specify all necessary components to support laboratory testing of prototype designs
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Layout and wire portable control enclosures for lab use
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Support engineering staff needs for offsite third-party qualification testing
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Create portable control enclosures
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Verify necessary data acquisition requirements to capture necessary system level performance
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Implement control systems for performing factory acceptance testing of customer units
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Program drives with closed loop feedback to verify actuator performance
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Develop intuitive automation programs to assist production with product acceptance testing
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Ability to work with multiple software environments depending on application needs
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Having a good mechanical aptitude is preferred
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Develop and maintain documentation
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Create and maintain customer interface control drawings
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Maintain wiring documentation for control enclosures and test setups
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Ability to create produces for production personnel to perform product testing
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Work with the customer to walk through start up support
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Be able to remote troubleshoot customer questions and issues as they arise
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Support potential travel to support customer integration and start up
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Assist the sales team with upfront engineering support of customer requirements
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Check out the requirements below; if the bullets match your skillsets, we’d love to hear from you:
Your Challenge:
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Due to the nature of work performed in this role, incumbents must be a US Citizen.
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BS in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering discipline.
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Proficient in 3D modeling and drafting standards.
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Ability to design and layout custom electrical enclosures.
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Ability to g enerate multiple procedures (encoder alignment, factory acceptance test support) .
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Programming Techniques: PLC knowledge.
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Previous automation experience highly desired.
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Knowledge of military standards a bonus (ex. MIL-S-167, MIL-STD-810, MIL-S-901, MIL-STD-461).
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Experience setting up, tuning and optimizing servo motor performance desired.
Benefits
Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.
About Us
Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers’ operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology.For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft.
In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.
In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.
Find out more information and view our products here: (url removed)
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. 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.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
About Us
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry.You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work.You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world.Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
