Product Engineer

Work Location Type:Hybrid

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is$78,200.00 to$130,400.00.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details:

You will provide Engineering expertise in the development of product evaluations and testing of current and prospective supplier's products to ensure compliance with all quality, performance, safety and reliability standards. Working in a dynamic and fast paced engineering and business environment, you will also provide technical support to all Private Brand internal business partners.

You will report to the Manager, Category Engineering.

This is a hybrid position based in Lake Forest 3 days a week.

You Will:

• Evaluate moderately complex electro-mechanical industrial products(Motors, Pumps and HVAC Equipment) for compliance with performance, quality, reliability, and safety following specifications dictated by Grainger and government agencies. Approve production samples.
• Develop and submit for approval engineering scope and test plans, product evaluation reports, technical specifications and quality assurance sheets per project schedule.
• Implement plans and business strategies to meet program/project requirements and deadlines.
• Communicate and partner with Supplier Management and Merchandising by supporting their needs for technical product understanding.
• Develop appropriate testing and evaluation methods to recommend product, technology, quality and cost improvements. Create documents and test reports on CI plans for category specific products.
• Support value engineering efforts.
• Develop and deliver presentations to interdepartmental groups regarding product work and process training.
• Analyze product warranty returns and create monthly reports.
• Review technical documents for content and safety information, such as owner's manuals, product bulletins, catalog copy, and package labeling.
• Prepare samples and technical sales presentation materials for product line reviews, patent reviews, and for Grainger customers to make final purchasing decisions.
• Create program specific recommendations for engineering test equipment, supplies, and third-party test services. Identify and recommend lab equipment and test provider sources and costs.

You Have:

• A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a technical discipline is required. Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering areas of study preferred.
• Experience with electromechanical products, including electric motors, pumps, and/or HVAC products.
• Minimum of 5-8 years relevant work experience.
• Engineering hands-on skills are required in troubleshooting, product analysis and failures.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), PowerPoint and Access, including the ability to write queries,create charts and graphs, and presentations. Power BI and Think cell a plus
• Experience procuring, reading, understanding, and interpreting technical reports, specifications, test data, patents and to be able to translate technical information into useful laymen's terms.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of different hand tools, power tools and electrical testing equipment.
• Able to travel 5-10% of time, with some international travel possible.
• Knowledge of applicable compliancy bodies and requirements such as Underwriter's Laboratories, ETL, DOE, Canadian Standards Association, etc.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.