Job Title: Project Engineer

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Summary

The Engineer’s primary function for FCX Systems will be to research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Engineer’s will also have the function of managing the specifications of a client project from beginning to end, while collaborating with sales, purchasing, production, and testing departments.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree (B.A / B.S.) from four-year college or university; or minimum of three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Through proven work experience candidates must possess a thorough knowledge and background of electric engineering, power electronics, i.e. transformers, circuit breakers, high-power semiconductors, inductors, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include any combination of the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Determine project material or equipment needs.
2. Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
3. Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance.
4. Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
5. Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
6. Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
7. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
8. Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
9. Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
10. Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
11. Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
12. Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
13. Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
14. Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
15. Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
16. Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.
17. Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in engineering projects.
18. Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
19. Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
20. Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
21. Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
22. Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, and market demand.
23. Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
24. Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
25. Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
26. Solicit project support by conferring with senior management.
27. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
28. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
29. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or above 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.  The Project Engineer is supervised by the Chief Engineering Officer / Project Engineering or his Designee.  Will have a good understanding of the tasks and associated processes but still require periodic guidance to continue the learning process.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or senior management.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.  Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic, and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Planning / Organization

Handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Computer Skills – Tools & Technology used in this occupation:

Demonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (basic programming in 3rd and 4th generation languages, relational databases, and operating systems) and intermediate software packages, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.)

• Email, calendar and scheduling software
• Internet browser software — Web browser software
• Familiar with Autodesk software
• Inventory management processes
• Microsoft Office software- Word, Excel, etc.
• Procurement software
• Computers, calculators or accessories
• Scanners, photocopiers, fax machine
• Phone & phone system
• Fasteners (e.g., bolts, rivets, screws, and staples)
• Metals (e.g., aluminum, brass, iron, monel, nickel, steel, solder, titanium)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical processes.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills

• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience’s needs.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Systems Analysis – Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of added information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Quality Control Analysis – Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Science – Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Systems Evaluation – Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Operations Analysis – Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Persuasion – Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Negotiation – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Instructing – Teaching others how to do something.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Technology Design – Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
• Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Equipment Maintenance – Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Repairing – Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Management of Personnel Resources – Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among unrelated events).
• Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Mathematical Reasoning – The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Fluency of Ideas – The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
• Category Flexibility – The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Visualization – The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Originality – The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• Number Facility – The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Flexibility of Closure – The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
• Visual Color Discrimination – The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Finger Dexterity – The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
• Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Perceptual Speed – The ability to compare similarities and differences quickly and accurately among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job:

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk.
• The employee is rarely required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach / handle items and work with the fingers.
• The employee may be required to lift to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job:

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
• Minimal risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.
• Minimal overnight travel by land and/or air
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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