Engineer I - Friction Materials

Location : Akron, OH, United States

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Apr 1, 2025

Job ID : 56017

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Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth.

· We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays

· 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate investing

· Competitive annual bonus incentive plan

· Health benefits effective day 1…and much more!

The Friction Materials Engineer will play a full and active role in the activities and operations of the Friction Materials team with specific responsibilities for the design, manufacturing, review, analysis and/or characterization of both physical and dynamic properties of carbon friction materials and oxidation protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data sets.

• When required, lead small sub-projects within larger carbon projects.

• Under the guidance of the Lead Carbon Engineer, support carbon/carbon composite material characterization and development work. Characterize materials using various techniques including optical and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) microscopy.

• Write material processing documents and maintain current processing documents.

• Participate in conceptualizing, planning and executing carbon Research & Development (R&D).

• Expected to interface with carbon production teams in various locations.

• Supports Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) for qualification / design / manufacturing issues.

• Creation and review of technical requirement documents under the guidance of Lead Carbon Engineer.

• Under the guidance of the Lead Carbon Engineer, help to ensure all program targets are satisfied; includes technical performance, non-recurring costs (NRC), recurring costs (RC) and project milestones (Schedule). This involves coordination with other Engineering functions to support the equipment development.

• Required to actively support Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives within the W&B Centre of Excellence.

• Consults with and seeks guidance from the Lead Carbon Engineer, Product Line Expert (PLE), SME (Subject Matter Expert), and Chief Engineers as required.

  Qualifications

  Education: Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering required. Master degree preferred.

  Years' Experience: Entry Level Position 0-2 years of engineering experience in tribology, carbon/carbon processing, carbon oxidation protection or field related to aircraft carbon/carbon brake technology desired.

  Skills:

• Background in carbon/carbon composites is required. Understanding of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI), high temperature processing and friction wear and tear (tribology) of carbon and carbon oxidation protection systems desired.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visual Basic Programming.

• Good communication skills – ability to communicate opinions, ideas, or facts to others in formal or informal environments.

• Available to travel as needed (10-15%)

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go toKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) andGenetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/genetic-information-discrimination)

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.