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Job Overview

Komatsu is currently searching for an engineer to work in the electric wheel loader (EWL) infrastructure team. This in an on-site role in the design engineering department in Longview, Texas. This general engineering role is responsible for all design engineering processes, review of applicable standards, release of DFMEA(Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)/risk assessments and other duties as assigned. Komatsu offers a wide range of benefits including competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and merit/bonus potential.

Key Job Responsibilities Work safe and be an advocate for safety. Participate in and support initiatives to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products, as well as engineering best practices. Participate in and support improvements to streamline the engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain, and support components, products, and /or services. Lead projects to develop, maintain and support continual process improvements within design engineering. Become the subject matter expert and lead design teams on creation of DFMEA and risk assessments

 

Additional Key Job Responsibilities

Analyze FEA reports and/or classic hand calculations to compare to standards requirements Understand load cases associated with strain gage testing to support analysis of FEA reports General engineering and test track support, as needed. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree is required. Experience reviewing standards and their application to product design, highly desired Experience with performing risk assessments, highly desired Experience creating DFMEAs, highly desired Proficient in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired. Knowledgeable with product data management (PDM) application to business, desired. Knowledgeable with product lifecycle management (PLM) application to business, desired. Skillful with SAP, desired Purchase order generation and invoice processes in SAP, desired Participation in cross-functional team assignment(s), highly desired. Experience with departmental budgets and capital expenditure process, desired Familiarity with wheel loaders, welded structures and/or electrical systems, desired Familiarity with wheel loader application in the mining industry, desired.

 

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. 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.