Use engineering tools and techniques, including circuit simulation and software analysis, to evaluate designs.
Define and lead prototype development, laboratory testing, and field testing.
Review technical documentation, including instruction manuals and product literature.
Partner with manufacturing to develop effective production processes.
Lead Projects
Lead small new product development projects and coordinate work across the project team.
Complete project feasibility and pre-production authorizations.
Create and maintain schedules, track progress, and communicate risks early.
Support release-for-sale activities and provide clear oral and written status updates.
Shape Solutions Around Customer Needs
Identify new product opportunities by understanding customer needs and market trends.
Evaluate Graco and competitive products to uncover opportunities for improvement.
Propose and develop technologies that solve meaningful customer challenges.
Support Products and Grow Your Expertise
Support products by preparing Engineering Change Orders, troubleshooting issues in manufacturing, the lab, and customer locations, and initiating corrective actions.
Stay current on developments in embedded systems, electrical engineering, and relevant industry standards.
Build knowledge of Graco products, operating systems, customer applications, and quality processes.
Monitor emerging trends in customer markets and apply insights to product development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring to Graco
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
3+ years of successful new product development experience.
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, real-time operating systems (RTOS), C/C++, object-oriented programming, and/or Git.
Strong engineering judgment and technical problem-solving skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
Ability to recognize customer needs and market trends that influence product requirements.
Accelerators
Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and CODESYS.
Experience in a global industrial manufacturing environment.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. $75,000.00 - $131,200.00
