Design Engineer II

Bowmar•Fort Wayne, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer II performs engineering tasks with moderate independence in support of product design, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes. This role provides significant contribution to new product development and sustaining engineering while supporting technical decision‑making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline with 5–10 years of experience, or 10+ years in lieu of 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

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

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.