Specialist 2-Engineer | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile are responsible for the design, development, fabrication, purchase, and maintenance of electronic and mechanical equipment, hardware, materials, and systems for experimental research in a lab, institute, department, or program.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristics of the Specialist 2-Engineer are the responsibilities to manage the design, construction, testing, and documentation for engineering systems within a program or project. Positions provide engineering expertise and require education and experience specific to the field of engineering.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Interprets designs and develops technical and functional system requirements including specifications and detailed designs that verifiably meet performance and interface requirements. 2. Create and analyze electrical designs schematics and specifications, including computer aided design (CAD), resulting in technical design packages for formal design review. 3. Specifies and recommends equipment, systems, components and materials, with written technical documentation. 4. Plans, conducts, and documents tests for assemblies and subassemblies to verify that scientific, performance, and integration requirements are met. 5. Designs operational improvements based on test results, including long-term performance thresholds with verifiable testing and tracking methods. 6. Tracks and maintains records, systems, procedures and manuals for the operations of systems as-built and test records for configuration items.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department; the job may contribute to important strategy, operations, and business decisions that affect the department. Decisions impact: • Department • Direct Team • Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors

Accountability

Results are defined by department/college leadership and university mission, vision and strategies. Incumbent sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas, or collaborate on significant projects. • Resolve conflict, negotiate, or collaborate on major projects. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit to: • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level.

Typical Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. 5 years of experience in engineering field.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.