Product Support Engineer

The Product Support Engineer researches, evaluates, develops and tests components and equipment used on all Liebherr mining trucks. This includes system analysis and troubleshooting on mechanical and/or electrical systems. It also involves working closely with engineering, manufacturing and all customer support departments at the factory and in field locations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates new components or modify existing designs intended to improve truck performance and reliability.
• Writes and submits Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to engineering to correct product performance deficiencies or reliability problems.
• Enter Product Change Requests (PCR’s) to Sales and Marketing based on customer requests for improvements or options.
• Provides engineering and technical support to LME service and maintenance personnel.
• Achieves prompt resolution to problems by working directly with LME product support representative affiliates, customers and suppliers. Participates in regular meetings with suppliers identifying reliability problems and implementing improvement measures.
• Documents major maintenance events and other significant product related issues.
• Ensures upgrades and modifications are carried out by affiliates and provide documentation to the factory to substantiate this.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input into develop verification and validation plans for new or redesigned components.
• Oversees the assembly and/or commissioning of trucks ensuring that the assembly, commissioning and operational testing conforms to factory specifications and customer requirements.
• Sign-off and submit commissioning documents to LME Warranty administration prior to customer acceptance of machine(s).
• Directs and coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform specified engineering tasks.
• Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; and responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Participates in Product Issue Resolution through data collecting and Root Cause Analysis exercises to resolve field failures.

Competencies

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field from four-year College or university and three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or an Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or
• technical school and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Database software; Design software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software and Point.
• Understanding of the design principals of large electric drive haul trucks.
• Understanding of the design principles for hydraulic systems on off-road haul trucks
• Understanding of structural inspection and repair processes
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; and read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Ability to collect and research data and design work flows and procedures.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
• with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to translate concepts and information into images using feedback to modify designs and apply design principles.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to develop project plans; and communicate changes and progress.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 40-60% of the time for up to 4 weeks duration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.
• Ability to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain electrical certification in high, medium and low voltage.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Referral Bonus: Tier III

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Alden.

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