Bearing Investigation Engineer

Bearing Investigation Engineer

Location: US Remote

Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $139,000.00

About SKF:

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Summary:

We are looking for a Bearing Investigation Engineer, Aero FRC, for our Falconer, NY operation. This position reports to the Product Development Manager and will be responsible for advanced failure and functional investigations of bearings and related components.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide bearing investigation and failure analysis related projects to Aerospace and Industrial customers as well as to other parts of the SKF organization.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement of the laboratory’s processes, the quality of work and the team spirit to be able to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Conduct bearing investigation for field returns, engineering returns, and create the final reports independently.
• Be in charge of data collection and management; input the relevant data into the Aero FRC Returns Database, in order to keep the system up-to-date.
• Lead the technical discussion with Application engineering, PD&E, Quality Assurance, the Metlab and Local & Global experts.
• Assist PD&E Managers with training for new engineers or technicians.
• Maintain and grow core competencies in bearings analysis for SKF products.
• Contribute to the development of advanced materials for Aerospace bearing applications.
• Project management with Agile and PDP process
• Work with plant metallurgy and heat treatment laboratory staff towards improvement in the analysis of steel and other hard materials, including heat treatment related issues.
• Contribute to SKF Aerospace efforts in the areas of manufacturing process CO2 emission reductions
• Perform inspection of bearing steel, particularly on bearing steel cleanliness/micro-inclusion evaluation.
• Perform bearing material failure analysis including visual inspection, X-Ray diffraction, SEM/EDS, etc.
• Write/review technical reports.
• Review/ approve the metallurgy reports if needed.
• Lead bearing steel or relevant projects (work packages) for research and innovation.
• Lead new competence development (including material, equipment, standards and personnel training etc.)
• Support/lead sponsored research with academic institutions towards advancement of bearing materials and their performance with a focus on life extension, resistance to contamination and improved performance at higher temperatures and loads.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgy or equivalent.

Desired:

• Knowledge and experience on bearing damage and failures. Having knowledge of Bearings failure modes and their causes is preferred.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computational and analytical skills.
• Good command of both written and spoken English.
• Experience in mechanical Industry Failure and/or Functional analysis is required. (At least 5 years).
• Experience in Bearing Investigation is preferred.
• Experience in metallurgy or material research areas is preferred
• Good knowledge of bearing steel properties, heat treatment and microstructure.
• Good knowledge of various ASTM and ISO standards for metallurgical tests, particularly for bearing steel tests.
• Good knowledge in quality management.t
• Highly responsible and open-minded.

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. 

Diversity in the Workplace.  At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment.  Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.