Credentials Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Austin, TX

About The Position

HID is seeking a Credential Development Engineer to research, develop, validate, and industrialize new credential products and technologies. The role leads hands-on development activities, including experimental design, process development, material evaluation, product validation, risk assessment, and manufacturing readiness. The engineer generates the knowledge, processes, specifications, and validation data needed to develop new products, combining customer requirements, market opportunities, manufacturing capabilities, and regulatory requirements to deliver robust, compliant, scalable solutions that grow HID’s credential portfolio. The position supports HID Physical Access Control Solutions, which provides access-control products and technologies including readers, credentials, controllers, mobile solutions, and biometric technologies. The engineer collaborates with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, and supports product industrialization, pilot builds, and production implementation. The role is based in Austin, Texas. Applicants must already be legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country; immigration sponsorship and international relocation or remote arrangements outside that country are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in product development, process development, manufacturing engineering, R&D, new product introduction (NPI), or related technical roles.
Proven experience developing products from concept through commercialization, including experimentation, validation, and production implementation.
Experience designing, executing, and analyzing experiments to evaluate products, materials, technologies, or manufacturing processes.
Strong technical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to translate findings into practical solutions.
Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, specifications, validation plans, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of quality systems, process validation methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
Experience working in cross-functional environments involving Product Management, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
Ability to evaluate technical, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
Proficiency with data analysis, technical reporting, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the credentials, smart card, security, identification, printing, electronics, or related industries.
Hands-on experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DfM), Design of Experiments (DOE), and risk-based engineering principles.
Knowledge of credential technologies, security features, card manufacturing processes, personalization technologies, or secure document production.
Knowledge of ISO standards, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience evaluating and implementing new manufacturing equipment, materials, and technologies.
Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM), change control processes, and new product introduction frameworks.
Experience supporting pilot builds, process qualification, and manufacturing scale-up activities.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and implement new credential products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
Design and execute experiments to evaluate materials, technologies, and product concepts.
Translate customer and market needs into manufacturable, scalable, and compliant solutions.
Establish product specifications, validation plans, and manufacturing requirements.
Ensure compliance with HID, industry, regulatory, and ISO standards.
Identify and mitigate technical, quality, and manufacturing risks.
Support product industrialization, pilot builds, and production implementation.
Document development activities, test results, and process requirements.
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Research emerging technologies and drive innovation within the credential product portfolio.