Product Line Engineer, R&D
Chromalox, Inc.

Job Info

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At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.

Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

Part of the Research & Development team, the Product Line Engineer, R&D, will lead continuous improvement projects, product line extensions and enhancements, and interfacing with third-party agencies for proper compliance and certifications.

Additionally, the Product Line Engineer will own the change management process and work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to maintain proper work instructions. This role, which thrives on collaboration, offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders from various Chromalox functions. It also supports functional roles such as product feature training, product maintenance, field support/service, and product upgrades.

Other functions include designing and developing related product features and performing major re-designs of existing products to improve value. They review and ensure adequate and accurate inputs and effectively evaluate and plan all necessary work. They are responsible for managing projects and working with appropriate teams to accomplish the work to a successful conclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Own the engineering lifecycle for Heat Trace Controls and related products.
  
• Partner and collaborate with product management to focus on continuously improving and maintaining products throughout their entire lifecycle.
  
• Partner and collaborate with the Engineering Design Authority to execute engineering change management for standard product lines.
  
• Manage projects from concept through design and verification to product realization, coordinating with other functional departments to ensure the successful integration of the product design.
  
• Manage master product engineering data, including drawings and BOMs within various systems.
  
• Develop and verify new designs, processes, and materials. Responsible for preparing drawings, specifications, sequences, and other related engineering documentation.
  
• Partner and collaborate with supply chain to qualify new component parts and find cost savings opportunities.
  
• Coordinate with third-party approval agencies to ensure proper sample selection, testing, and conformance to industry standards.
  
• To ensure successful project implementation, support quality with third-party certification audits and training of functional areas (Engineering, Operations, and Sales).
  

Required Experience

• At least 2+ years of working experience in an engineering position; familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes, product testing, and awareness of the related safety requirements preferred.
  
• A bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline; other engineering degrees considered with relevant experience.
  
• Experience with computer-assisted engineering (CAD) software and equipment.
  
• Experience in coding / programming structure for both machines and computers.
  
• Knowledge of common computer software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.
  
• Effective communication skills and the ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including product users, management, and related departments regularly.
  
• Presentation skills to present information, concepts and solutions clearly, concisely both written and in presentation formats.
  
• Experience delivering in an agile/fast paced environment, with an aptitude for multi-tasking, working to emerging timelines.
  

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