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Harper International (Lancaster, NY) offers: exciting and challenging technical work requiring engineering / scientific personnel of the highest caliber; a motivated, highly creative and charged-up technical team who is not risk averse; opportunities in R & D, development, prototyping, applications engineering and project management, which will engage the best minds. We are a technology leader in the development, design, and manufacturing of high temperature thermal systems for advanced materials, such as carbon fibers, composites, value added specialty inorganics, electronic ceramics, and alternate energy applications.

Harper's success has been our approach to hiring based on talent and finding room for exceptional candidates who can earn their niche within the company. Although we cannot assure that an opening currently exists in your area of interest, we are connoisseurs of talent. Accordingly, we welcome the inquiry of candidates with spark, passion, spirit, and creativity. If you view Harper to be an appealing place to work, we are interested in hearing what you have to offer the organization.

Harper International offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including company paid health, dental ins., life/l.t.d., profit sharing and 401(k). EOE

The following employment opportunities reflect our current openings:

 

Applications Engineer

We have an opening for a highly capable engineer to provide technical support to our sales group, develop preliminary furnace systems designs, prepare proposals for customers and technical specifications for our engineering group and direct  estimators on projects.

 

The ideal candidate will have several years of quality experience in a similar environment, will be able to deal well with people including excellent written and verbal communications, will relish the fast paced work place of a custom capital equipment company, will be able to complete complex projects on time and will have superior technical skills related to mechanical and thermal systems.

 

BSME or BSChE required.  MSME or MSChe preferred. CAD capabilities a plus

If interested in being considered as a candidate, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Human Resources AE

Harper International Corporation

West Drullard Avenue

Lancaster, New York l4086

jobs@harperintl.com

 

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Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineers enhance our capabilities in the area of design, programming, configuration and testing of PLC based machine controls for automated furnaces plus power distribution, schematic/wiring designs and electrical testing. 

 

Candidate must have general design and implement experience with power circuits with line voltages in the 220 - 600 VAC range. Must also have experience with designing circuits with SCRs for electrical heating systems.  Knowledge & experience with motor control centers (MCCs), industrial circuit breakers, and transformers also a must.  Experience with NFPA standards and European Low Voltage Directive a+. Candidate should have working control of automation control & PLC logic. Willing to travel-both domestically & internationally for system start-ups & troubleshooting if necessary.

 

BS in EE required; MS preferred. 10 years power background experience

If interested in being considered as a candidate, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Human Resources EE

Harper International Corporation

West Drullard Avenue

Lancaster, New York l4086

jobs@harperintl.com

 

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Mechanical Designer

Under the direction of the Project Engineer, the Mechanical Designer will contribute to the successful completion of projects by the efficient creation of reliable, practical, and fully detailed designs that meet the expectations of both the fabrication shop and the end customer for new/modified OEM equipment.

 

Harper is looking for future leaders. Successful candidates should be driven to learn/grow with our company and have a desire to become a major contributor on our technical team.

If interested in being considered as a candidate, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Human Resources MD

Harper International Corporation

West Drullard Avenue

Lancaster, New York l4086

jobs@harperintl.com

 

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Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities include performing system and component level thermal analysis, mechanical design of high temperature thermal processing systems, selection, testing and integration of suitable materials for the design of novel high temperature systems as appropriate to the process, designing and or validation of large scale fabricated steel assemblies, electrical power control systems, industrial instrumentation and automation systems.

 

Candidates should possess a Master of Science (M.S) and or a Doctorate (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering with a solid background in thermal sciences and mechanical design with 0-5 years of experience. Some travel-both domestically and internationally required.

If interested in being considered as a candidate, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Human Resources ME

Harper International Corporation

West Drullard Avenue

Lancaster, New York l4086

jobs@harperintl.com

 

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Project Engineer

Project Engineers provide broad-based equipment design expertise and leadership to large OEM projects. The scope of the responsibilities encompasses all aspects of engineering from mechanical to electrical and instrumentation. Responsible for the technical integrity of product from design concept to final product. Provide leadership associated with running project on time and within budget.

 

BS ME required; MS preferred. 5-10 years relevant exp working in OEM environment. Must have in-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering design and heat transfer and other kiln design issues, such as high temp (1200-3000 C) materials. Must be capable of developing innovative optimal designs. Familiarity with fluid thermal track, combustion, high temp reactions, and automated material handling systems a+.

If interested in being considered as a candidate, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Human Resources PE

Harper International Corporation

West Drullard Avenue

Lancaster, New York l4086

jobs@harperintl.com

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Senior Process Engineer

The Senior Process Engineer Provides broad-based design and process expertise and leadership to large OEM projects, in particular those that have high process content.  The scope of the responsibility encompasses all aspects of engineering from chemical/materials to mechanical and controls.  Responsible for all testing and reporting required post-sale by engineering department.  Responsible for the development of PFDs and P&IDs. In addition, the Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for leading projects, developing innovative, optimal designs, and writing clear concise reports.

 

MS ME or ChE required; 3-5 years experience with talent for spreadsheet design/ heat & material balance. Knowledge of heat transfer & other kiln design issues a+.

 

If interested in being considered as a candidate, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

 

Human Resources SPE

Harper International Corporation

West Drullard Avenue

Lancaster, New York l4086

jobs@harperintl.com

 

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PC Support/Software Programmer

PC Support/Software Programmer provides assistance in the general support of computer systems and software, assisting users with problems, perform system backups and recovery, develop new software applications. Microsoft Access, Visual Basic and SQL desired.

Must have minimum 2 years relevant experience and be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures in the IT field. Minimum of Associates Degree required.

If interested in being considered as a candidate, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

 

Human Resources PC

Harper International Corporation

West Drullard Avenue

Lancaster, New York l4086

jobs@harperintl.com

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This individual will provide technical and project management leadership for custom high temperature furnace systems. Successful candidate will have capability to create or improve designs and develop engineering solutions for complex design issues as well as ability to effectively direct designers using AutoCad, co-ordinate other engineering disciplines, communicate with internal and external customers and meet project objectives. Requirements include exceptional technical problem solving skills with minimum 5-10 years relevant experience including high temperature materials and leading the designing and project execution of similar equipment in an OEM or engineering consulting environment. A BS ME or CHE is required and an MS is preferred. Some travel is required.

 

Send resume and cover letter noting matches with requirements and salary history to:

 

Human Resources SPE

Harper International Corporation

West Drullard Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086

Fax 684-7570

jobs@harperintl.com  include -  Human Resources SPE - in the subject line

 

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© 2008 Harper International Corp

 Phone: (716) 684-7400 - Fax: (716) 684-7405 - Email: info@harperintl.com