Engineer at The Manitowoc Company Inc in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

If you’re up to the challenge, the reward is satisfaction . . . and knowing you helped build something real.  Join our passionate team and help build something you can be proud of – a future filled with passion, pride, and satisfaction.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop concept sketches, layouts, and specification documents.    


• Writing and testing embedded control software on test benches and on crane.


• Assignments may involve new product design, product improvements, test, analysis, production liaison and service liaison utilizing a variety of engineering disciplines


• Responsibilities include understanding structural, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and/or control system design       


• Prepare basic analysis, test, performance, schedule, and cost information as required in assigned area of responsibility  


• Prepare and report on progress, feasibility, and concept studies, etc. as required      


• Oversee work of test engineers as needed


• Assist other departments in preparation of manuals and sales literature on assigned projects          


• Maintain close contact and coordinate activities with other groups within the Product Engineering department         


• Ability to perform job functions in a safe manner, successfully complete all safety training required by the time constraints set by governmental regulations 


• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required, by company policy, for the job being performed

JOB REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required. 


• Candidates with a higher level of experience are encouraged to apply.                     


• Understanding of embedding programming in C language as well as a strong understanding of control theory and state machines is a plus. 


• Understanding of CAN serial communication (specifically CANOpen) is a plus. 


• Must be able to work in small groups and independently; will interact with a small team of controls engineers / software developers and with project teams to develop software specifications, Code and test software.  Testing is done in simulation and on cranes.


• Physical activities include typing, computer to design/review/information storage/retrieval/graphics. 


• Must be capable of working on a jobsite or production factory environment, heat, cold, wet, dry, etc. for a brief period of time.


• Required to be able to climb a ladder to the height of 12 ft.


• Potential travel both domestically and internationally up to 5% of time   


• Completed courses and/or experience in analog and digital control theory, embedded control, C programming and Matlab and Simulink a strong plus.

BENEFITS

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment


• Continuing education and training opportunities, tuition reimbursement for those who qualify


• Vacation and Holiday pay


• Paid Parental Leave


• And Much More!