Design Engineer II

The Design Engineer II performs engineering tasks with moderate independence in support of product design, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes. This role provides significant contribution to new product development and sustaining engineering while supporting technical decision‑making.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Design electronic and electro‑mechanical products to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Develop test equipment concepts and lead fabrication and documentation activities.

Author detailed product and test equipment procedures.

Lead troubleshooting of customer returns and nonconforming product.

Conduct root‑cause analysis and develop corrective actions with minimal oversight.

Prepare technical proposals, bills of material, and NRE/labor estimates.

Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, and illustrations.

Participate in and occasionally lead design reviews, value stream mapping, and lean efforts.

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers when appropriate.

The above list reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

Core Competencies: These competencies are identified by Bowmar leadership and should be demonstrated by all employees across the enterprise. Bowmar Core competencies are listed below:

Integrity

Accountability

Proactivity

Honesty

Position Specific Competencies: Competencies that are identified by Bowmar leadership and are unique to the position and necessary for the individual to successfully accomplish the position’s functions.

Strategic Thinking

Customer Orientation

Engineering Prowess

Innovative

Commitment to Lean

Teamwork

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline with 5–10 years of experience, or 10+ years in lieu of degree.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.

Self‑motivated, analytical, and skilled in independent problem‑solving.

Proficiency with CAD; familiarity with PCB design tools and C/C++ or embedded systems beneficial.

Demonstrated experience in Lean or continuous‑improvement environments.

Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and program teams.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in an air‑conditioned environment with consistently low noise levels

Additional Information:

This position is eligible for bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health and wellness benefits. Salary is based on job-related, non-discriminatory, factors such as experience, education, training skills and abilities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Bowmar follows a Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy. Any individual who is offered employment with Bowmar will be required to submit to a drug screen prior to beginning employment. Employees working in safety-sensitive positions will be subject to random testing.

Mon-Fri, First Shift

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