*This position is located in the Austin, TX metro area. Relocation assistance is available.*

SUMMARY: Develops and coordinates the design and production of electronic components from inception to completion by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts studies on customer proposals for connector systems.
• Develops connector systems based on customer input, production specifications, test data and standard engineering practices.
• Details drawings and coordinates building of prototype product and testing.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software.
• Responsible for ensuring the final design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring that designs and projects are complete on time and at a reasonable cost.
• Develops manufacturing process to produce newly designed parts.
• Designs and details tools for making components or for assembly.
• Resolves problems related to assigned projects by working with vendor, customers, shop personnel and others as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Requires knowledge typically acquired through,

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, vocational or technical school,
• Three to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

* Sign-On bonus of $5K will be awarded in accordance with our current policy and payable after the first 30 days of employment