Chief Engineer

Job Summary

As a member of the technical staff, the electrical engineer is responsible for the design of new electronic products up to full production. This includes specification reviews, development program timelines and reports, design reviews, simple mechanical designs, documentation packages, preproduction builds and transfers to production. This engineer will also be responsible for technical support of some mature electronic products currently in production.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assists in the review and approval of contractor plans, including goals and objectives, work breakdown structure, detailed scope descriptions, detailed schedules, risk management approach, milestone descriptions, budgets and staffing requirements.

Coordinates and performs field management assessments and audits / surveillance.

Provides technical direction, serves as a point of contact or business liaison, prepares briefings for senior management and assists in problem resolution specific to the program / project.

Designs and tests electronic products.

Writes manufacture and test procedures and reports. Participates in project teams and all activities related to the development of new products.

Provides technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals.

Competencies

Technical Capacity.

Problem Solving / Analysis.

Communication Proficiency.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education / Certifications

B.S. in electrical engineering or physics.

Knowledge of CAD software (ProE or AutoCAD preferred).

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of two years of experience in electronic design with electronic circuit technology assembly processes (analog, digital and / or high voltage design).

Experience in design, repair and analysis of electronic systems. Must have exposure to electrical engineering design principles and methodologies.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.