Design Engineer II

Bowmar LLC • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Design Engineer II performs engineering tasks with moderate independence in support of product design, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes. The role contributes significantly to new product development and sustaining engineering and supports technical decision-making.

The position designs electronic and electro-mechanical products to meet customer and regulatory requirements, develops test equipment, authors product and equipment procedures, and supports manufacturing processes. It also leads troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, prepares technical proposals and estimates, participates in design reviews and lean initiatives, and provides technical guidance to junior engineers when appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline with 5–10 years of experience, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and skilled in independent problem-solving.
• Proficiency with CAD.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean or continuous-improvement environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and program teams.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PCB design tools.
• Familiarity with C/C++ or embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic and electro-mechanical products to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develop test equipment concepts and lead fabrication and documentation activities.
• Author detailed product and test equipment procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting of customer returns and nonconforming product.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and develop corrective actions with minimal oversight.
• Prepare technical proposals, bills of material, and NRE/labor estimates.
• Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, and illustrations.
• Participate in and occasionally lead design reviews, value stream mapping, and lean efforts.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers when appropriate.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• 401(k) matching
• Vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• Health and wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level