Graco Inc. is a leading manufacturer of products that move, measure, control, dispense, and spray a wide range of fluids and viscous materials used in lubrication, commercial and industrial settings.  Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Graco employs over 2,000 people worldwide.  Our vision is to provide value for our shareholders, customers, distributors, and employees.

JOB PURPOSE:

To define and develop product used in fluid handling systems as an electrical hardware and software engineer.  Position involves multiple project responsibility from recognition of need through project completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1)      Perform electrical hardware and software engineering tasks in the development of new products and cost reduction.

·        Participation in development of Product Specification

·        Produce conceptual designs

·        Guide development process to produce practical designs

·        Creation of detailed circuit and hardware drawings and software code

·        Identification of applicable standards

·        Analysis of design to applicable standards

·        Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Circuit simulation, software analysis tools)

·        Review of instruction manuals and product literature

·        Define and lead prototype development and lab and field tests

·        Work with manufacturing on process development

·        Conduct design reviews, safety reviews, etc.

2)      Leader of small new product development projects as required.

·        Complete project feasibility and Pre-Prod authorizations

·        Create and maintain project schedules

·        Manage project to meet schedules, including:

×      Working with other team members to ensure satisfactory completion of all steps in development process;

×      Identification and communication of threats to schedule to appropriate management

·        Work effectively in a team environment

·        Participate in release for sale activities

·        Provide periodic oral and written reports of project status

3)      Participate in identification of new product opportunities for Graco by:

·        Recognize customer product needs

·        Evaluate Graco and competitive products

·        Propose and develop proper technology to fulfill customer needs

4)      Direct and perform standard product support activities such as:

·        Analyzing and writing Engineering Change Orders for products

·        Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab, or customer sites

·        Initiate corrective action activities

5)      Learn, participate in development, and apply knowledge of:

·        Stay abreast of developments in technical field to maintain technical knowledge.

·        Graco product line

·        Operational systems

·        Graco and industry design standards

·        Graco Quality Management System

·        Graco customer applications and requirements

·        Emerging trends in our customers' markets

6)      Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications

• BS degree in electrical, computer or software engineering or computer science from an accredited institution or equivalent as approved by divisional engineering management group.

Experience

• Consistent Highly Effective performance at grade 11.


• Minimum of 6 years experience in new product development with demonstrated repeated success producing innovative and successful products


• Demonstrated expert in technical topic(s).  Becoming a mentor.


• For supervisory positions or as required:

×      3 years experience planning and leading successful product development projects

×      Ability to select, supervise, and develop personnel

Knowledge

• Excellent engineering/technical aptitude

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to recognize customer product needs and trends in the marketplace which affect product requirements

Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for both professional development and career progression.  Graco’s comprehensive benefits include stock purchase plan, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.  Our expectations are high, that’s why we are always looking to hire the brightest and the best!
 
For more information, visit www.graco.com or to submit your resume for consideration, please go to http://www.recruiternet.net/graco/jobboard/listJobs.asp  

Graco’s common stock is listed on the NY Stock Exchange at GGG. 

Drug Free/Equal Opportunity Employer