Design Engineer II

Job Description:

Position Title: Design Engineer II - Electrical

Location: Redmond, WA

Reporting to: Design Engineer Project

This is a product design role located in Redmond, WA for heavy off-road mobile equipment and will be tasked with developing and applying reliable engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement technical projects in the design, development, testing and documentation of heavy off-road mobile equipment products.
2. Perform design, analysis, and testing of electric/hybrid powertrain components along with system architecture and performance calculation.
3. Perform design and testing of electrical control systems related to product design including harnesses, power distribution, and basic mechatronics programming.
4. Develop innovative new designs from initial concept to implementation and advance existing designs and technologies.
5. Verify and document compliance with applicable global and regional standards.
6. Specify component and machine testing, create procedures and detail testing processes.
7. Work closely with our global design engineering team and sustain a dynamic and creative engineering work atmosphere.
8. Document designs with solid part models, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks.
9. Verify designs using traditional analytical methods in conjunction with appropriate analytical tools.
10. Verification of designs through hands on testing and prototyping.
11. Create and maintain complete machine product structures including bills of materials, Models and Options, and service parts information.
12. Research, specify and test manufactured and purchased parts working closely with the materials group and suppliers.
13. Maintain a focus on design for manufacturability and work closely with the global manufacturing teams and production facilities to assist in product and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

1. ABET or equivalent accredited B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
2. 2+ years' relevant experience in one or more of these areas or M.S. in engineering:
3. Powertrain Systems (axles, wheel drives, brake systems).
4. Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System design/architecture (AC/DC motors, motor controllers, chargers, batteries, generators).
5. Hydraulic system design/architecture (pumps, manifolds, hydraulic motors).
6. Electric & Hydraulic power calculations, system efficiency improvements, drive power calculations.
7. Experience with Electro-Mechanical system layout/controls.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in machine design or related industry.
2. Strong orientation towards safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
3. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
4. Proficient with analytical tools.
5. Experience with designing and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems.
6. Ability to follow sequenced work associated with complex design tasks.
7. Has basic understanding across multiple areas of engineering and may have advanced understanding in a specific area: Mechanical Design, Hydraulic Systems, or Electrical Systems.
8. Experience applying engineering principles to solve complex problems with little or no guidance, identifying and working through multi-disciplinary complex technical problems independently.
9. Experience with Plus+1 or other PLC.
10. Experience designing high voltage power system design.
11. Experience with Lithium battery qualification and machine integration.

The compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $4.0 billion publicly traded global manufacturer of materials processing and aerial work platform products and services. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.