Summary
Senior Project Engineers are in charge of one to many individual product development projects ranging from simple modifications of existing products to the creation of new complex devices. Their duties include concept and design of optical devices and/or processes as well as having full responsibility for the execution and documentation of appropriate verification/validation tests and measurements. Senior level engineers are expected to serve as a technical resource for other engineers within the group, ensuring that best practice processes and controls are being used throughout EOT product development.
Essential Duties
- Assist in establishing new product development strategy and tools
- Provide technical and best practice guidance to R&D and Manufacturing Engineers
- Oversee various projects within R&D utilizing the PDP Process as appropriate.
- Design and testing of mechanical, optical and electronic components and devices
- Create and maintain documentation (drawings, bills of material, device assembly procedures, schematics, test procedures, ISO, etc)
- Assist production department with design and performance issues
- Assist with the creation of Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for existing products
- Lead product development projects and report out to management on project status
- Work with various departments within EOT and customers on design and scheduling issues
- Technical customer interface on projects and general support for sales department
Other Responsibilities
- Commitment to ISO procedures and policies
- Lead technical staff involved in a project
- Superior people skills and the ability to mentor and lead the work force
- Dedication to continuous learning with a focus on how state of the art technologies apply to current and future EOT product designs
- Create user guides and white papers related to new products as needed
- Perform supervisor related tasks for any direct reports including; time and attendance, performance management
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and a minimum of 7 years design / manufacturing experience required. Associates degree in engineering and more than 10 years directly related laser industry experience may be considered.
- Experience in R&D or New Product Development preferred
- Experience in Solidworks and FEA software (COMSOL) preferred
- Prior leadership experience preferred
Other Requirements
- Domestic and international travel up to 5%
Job Competencies
- Strong knowledge of laser optics (fiber and bulk) and associated physics (optical, mechanical, thermal)
- Operation of low and high power free space and fiber lasers
- Fiber optic handling skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to perform duties with minimal or no supervision
- Management skills
- Strong PC skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills in a group setting
- Familiarity with LEAN principles preferred
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