Engineer V

Company: Komatsu
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
TheEngineer Vwill lead and support engineering projects, ensuring the development, maintenance, and improvement of components, products, and services. This role requires a strategic problem-solver who can manage complex system designs from start to finish while addressing field-related challenges within existing systems. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert who can balance innovation with practical solutions, ensuring continuous improvement in engineering processes.
Key Job Responsibilities

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  Lead engineering projects, perform system design calculations, concept selections and evaluations, field validation testing, design reviews, rootcause failure analysis with minimal guidance.
  
  
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  Develop and implement solutions for complex system designs, considering the broader impact beyond individual components.
  
  
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  Address field-related issues by optimizing and improving existing systems.
  
  
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  Support improvements to streamline engineering processes and ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety.
  
  
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  Effectively communicate engineering issues across teams and departments.
  
  
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  Utilize Change Management principles to drive successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
  
  
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  Work with a diverse range of mechanical systems, including parallel shaft and planetary gearboxes, bearings, shafting, bolted connections,cooling systems,and hydraulics.
  
  
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  Work closely with manufacturing on process improvement, cost reduction opportunities and deviation requests.
  
  
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  Work cross functionally with all departments across the organization to support new machine builds and improve existing machine availability.
  
  
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  Capable of mentoringand guiding entry level engineers.
  
  
  Qualifications/Requirements
  
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    Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical engineering preferred).
    
    
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    15+ years of experiencein engineering design, machine applications, or the mining industry.
    
    
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    Experience leading complex system designsfrom concept to completion, as well as troubleshooting and improving existing systems.
    
    
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    Strong problem-solving skillswith the ability to consider the impact of engineering decisions beyond direct components.
    
    
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    Proficiency incomputer-aided design (CAD) tools, such as SolidWorks and SolidWorks Manage.
    
    
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    Strong background inFinite Element Analysis (FEA).
    
    
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    Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
    
    
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    Knowledge of material properties and material selection.
    
    
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    Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
    
    
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    Experience with change management implementation.
    
    
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    15% travel requirement, including international.
    
    
    Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
    

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