Engineering Method Specialist

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place. Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Position Summary

The Fluids Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and testing requirements related to hydraulic and transmission fluids - combination fluids, grease, gear lube, transmission and axle lubricants, engine oil, engine coolant, OAT engine coolant, brake fluids, biodiesel blend fuel, diesel fuel and conditioners to support different groups and product lines within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and get involved with all fluid projects which comply with business objectives, as well as environmental requirements, along with identifying potential problems and suggested corrective measures, working across different departments and product lines within the company.
• Works with technical team members within Materials Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Product Engineering and Product Validation to support fluid development and testing activities.
• Determine required testing for all fluids used in company products, in accordance to national and internal corporate standards and test methods.
• Analyze fluid samples from test bench for cleanliness, fluid degradation under service/test condition and wear of mating components specially for driveline components for different products.
• Provide technical input for corporate fluid specification and fluid test methods.
• Approve and document new/changed fluid formulation for the company; which requires a thorough knowledge and understanding about key characteristics and components of fluids such as chemistry/recipe and production/blending process to capture and document necessary formulation for approval.
• Organize and lead technical discussion on fluids through organized meetings with other departments within the company and with fluid suppliers.
• Work closely with company Compliance team to assure fluid compliance through updating or releasing new corporate material standards.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science and/or Engineering with chemistry background or similar.
• 6+ years of experience in field of fluid development and/or processing with laboratory fluid analysis experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of internal customers at all levels within the company.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with little supervision; demonstrate leadership by ability to own the project and take it to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD, Degree in Science and/or Engineering Highly Preferred.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $74,625 - $114,425 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.).

What We Offer

• Dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off