Design Engineer II Solutions Engineering

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Job Summary

Job Description

The Design Engineer Solutions Engineering is responsible for supporting customer-facing solution development from early engagement and requirements definition through solution design documentation and deployment support.

This role works cross-functionally with Product Management R&D Engineering and Application Engineering to ensure that standard products or minor derivatives are effectively applied to meet customer needs.

Core Objective: Enable successful customer solution development by translating application requirements into optimized technical designs and ensuring seamless execution across the product lifecycle.

Product & Component Design

• Independently design components assemblies or subsystems based on defined requirements

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models drawings and tolerances

• Apply engineering principles standards and design guidelines consistently

Engineering Analysis & Problem Solving

• Perform calculations simulations or analysis to validate design performance

• Evaluate materials tolerances and manufacturing methods

• Support root cause analysis and implementation of design improvements

Documentation & Change Management

• Prepare and maintain drawings specifications and bills of materials (BOMs)

• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and design reviews

• Ensure documentation accuracy and configuration control

Testing Validation & Manufacturing Support

• Support prototype builds testing and validation activities

• Analyze test results and incorporate findings into design updates

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work with Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain and Project teams

• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions

• Communicate design intent risks and recommendations clearly

Continuous Improvement & Skill Development

• Identify opportunities to improve designs tools or processes

• Apply lessons learned and best practices to new designs

• Provide informal support or guidance to Design Engineer I roles

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing Industrial Mechatronics or related discipline) required

• 24 years of experience in product design engineering or related technical roles

• Working knowledge of engineering design principles and methodologies

• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks Creo Inventor AutoCAD)

• Basic experience with engineering analysis or simulation tools preferred

• Strong attention to detail and documentation standards

• Ability to manage multiple design tasks with limited supervision

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Sound engineering judgment and problem-solving capability

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Both Domestic and International Travel up to 10%

LANGUAGES

• English required

Additional Job Details

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