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Form of workSupervisory Responsibilities:
- May oversee technicians during the prototype fabrication and testing phases.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Analyzes current equipment; identifies areas of inefficiency and needs for improvement; designs and develops instrumentation to meet those needs.
- Collaborates with other engineers to develop accurate, efficient equipment and instrumentation in accordance with safety and usability standards and client expectations.
- Designs and tests prototypes of equipment.
- Creates basic schematics and simulated models to test designs; modifies designs to meet specifications and budget requirements.
- Oversees the implementation of new measuring devices and control systems, ensuring devices are correctly installed and properly tested.
- Acts as a project engineer for design, prototype fabrication, and manufacturing development.
- Drafts technical manuals for instrumentation.
- Standardize instrumentation and automation equipment.
- Provides training related to devices to employees and/or customers.
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes while focusing on safety and best practices.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of test methods, digital and analog circuit design computers, and the design, development, and application of a wide variety of instruments.
- Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of practical experience highly desired.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods in a noisy environment.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds at a time.
- Ability to walk and stand on uneven ground.
- Able to meet physical demands of the position.
