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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 Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

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