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The Engineering Designer, Support facilitates the development of mechanical, electrical, or Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) designs, documentation, or programs to support the projects and/or mission of the assigned work unit this position assists in the creation of models, drawings, schematics, and assemblies using the appropriate Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) tools.

• Create basic solid models, schematics, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs, detail drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and other documentation using accepted methods and techniques
• Support basic research engineering programs utilizing computer aided design, documentation, databases, manufacturing, and/or inspection software tools
• Assist in the design and packaging of mechanical and electrical components, collaborating with R&D engineers, engineering aides, and senior personnel
• Assist in material selection, geometric tolerancing and dimensioning analysis, manufacturing and assembly process analysis, and cost-effective design
• Utilize computer aided design software to create drawing formats, notes, and manufacturing information; ensure work complies with accepted standards
• Provide work status updates to senior personnel
• Perform basic department tasks related to classified and unclassified documentation control, copying, filing, and database entry
• Respond to requests for information from the manufacturing and assembly teams

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00