Plastics Engineer II

Ingersoll Rand is a recognized industry leader and has been acknowledged as a "Best Managed" company by Industry Week magazine for three consecutive years! Ingersoll Rand is a $10.5 billion leading global innovation and solutions provider for the major global markets of Climate Control, Industrial Solutions, Infrastructure, Compact Vehicles, and Security.
Our Sector, Climate Control Technologies, is a $2.8 billion division that provides solutions to transport, preserve, store and display temperature-sensitive products, and includes the market leading brands of Hussmann and Thermo King.

Ingersoll Rand Climate Control Technologies Sector is seeking an experienced Plastics Engineer II for our Minneapolis, MN location.

Posting Date: 6/27/06

POSITION SUMMARY:

The plastics engineer will provide corporate wide support for development projects and value improvement programsthat involve the design and application of non metallic materials and components. The plastics engineer must also understand and recommend the use of processes related to non metallic component manufacture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work as a team member to support product groups on development projects using design skills and knowledge of plastics and related processes. Use appropriate analytical and test methods in designing and selecting materials and processes to ensure that the product meets or exceeds customer's requirements.

The engineer is responsible for part design, taking into consideration process, tooling and material limitations. The engineer works closely with manufacturing, supply management, resin supplier, molder and mold makers to develop and tooling and component.

Identify components where metals and metal processes are commonly applied in Thermo King and Hussmann product and design and implement non metallic components that will either reduce weight, reduce cost, integrate parts, improve reliability or simplify the manufacturing/assembly process.

Support plastic engineering component development projects. This includes developing schedules, understanding and meeting important milestones, understanding part and tooling costs, specifying material, designing (geometry and structural) parts, supervising prototype build, developing and monitoring test programs, supervising fabrication and approval of parts, documenting parts and assemblies, and organizing periodic design reviews.

Support multi-departmental efforts regarding manufacturability, standardization, field problem resolution, service parts, and Product Management department technical assistance.

The use of design tools and analytical tools are an important aspect of this position. Thermo King uses Pro/ENGINEER for its design tool. The plastics engineering must become proficient in the use of this tool. In addition, familiarity in finite element analysis of non linear materials and a motivation to develop skills in this area are desired. The engineer is also responsible for testing materials and parts in order to judge their suitability for use in Thermo King and Hussmann's severe application environment.

Act as project coordinator in non-plastic projects.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Plastic Engineering required.

0 - 2 years experience in related industry, with exposure to plastic materials and processes.

Mechanically oriented.

Ingersoll Rand at a Glance:
Ingersoll Rand is a leading diversified industrial company providing products, services and integrated solutions to industries ranging from transportation and manufacturing to food retailing, construction, and agriculture. With a 135-year-old heritage of technological innovation, we help companies worldwide to be more productive, efficient and innovative. In every line of our business, Ingersoll Rand enables companies and their customers to create progress. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com

Ingersoll Rand offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, LTD and more. Ingersoll Rand is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Resumes must be emailed to victoria_allen@irco.com

PLEASE REFERENCE JOB TITLE AND JOB LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL. Resumes received by any other method will not be accepted. If your resume is considered and it is determined you meet the basic qualifications, you will receive an email soliciting further information.

Ingersoll Rand Climate Control Technologies will accept applications on a first-come first serve basis. We regret that we will only be able to respond to those applicants whose qualifications meet the job requirements.

Resumes submitted after 7/27/06 will not be considered.

TO APPLY PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: victoria_allen@irco.com

For more information on Ingersoll Rand please refer to our website at www.ingersollrand.com

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