Staff Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* With guidance from manager and more experienced engineers, directs some engineering decisions for the department

* Practices prudent engineering and effectively apply formal engineering training adding to the overall effectiveness of the Engineering Group and enhancement of Altec's position within the product line

* Participates and contribute productively as part of Altec's team-oriented design, manufacture and customer service/support efforts

* Operates with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment

* Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field

* As directed, may assign work to others

* Communicates with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate

* Supports Operations, Sales, and Service

* Interfaces directly with Suppliers and Customers

* Utilizes Lean principles to improve our products and processes

* Manages various sizes of Altec projects and/or acts as Team Lead

* Additionally, may have 3 or fewer full-time direct reports

* Fulfills assigned responsibilities in one or more of the following roles

* Design final product to customer specification

* Create custom designs for unique applications

* Design structural and mechanical components

* Develop electrical and hydraulic systems