Driven by Possibility

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Support the strategies of the Urethane PDG with product development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support development of new equipment for new product offerings.
• Collaborate in the creation of capital plans, specific capital projects, and participate in strategic planning processes.
• Specialize in belt and sprocket profile design.
• Support the development of new and innovative products and constructions.
• Work with contractors and fabricators on fabrication of new equipment.
• Support existing processes with continuous improvement and optimization.

EXPERIENCE:  _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. _

• 1-3 years of product design experience.

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Masters Degree preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:   

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments.

• Highest values on safety in personal work practices and consideration in design of equipment.

• Strong experience with AutoCad, SolidWorks, etc.

• A preference to hands on work style.

• A sound understanding of mechanical principles relative to structure, safety, and design.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters.

Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.  Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

They don’t rest on their rich heritage of innovation. They leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. Gates invests continually in R&D and technology, so their products outperform industry standards and exceed customers’ demanding expectations. Gates invest in their people, bringing real-world experience that enables them to solve customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.