Advisory Engineer, Imaging Science HPSC

 

POSITION PROFILE

 

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Technical professional who has significant contributions to establishing plans, defines approaches, develops designs and conducts engineering/scientific analysis on complex problems. Develops within broad objectives, new or improved complex products, components, processes or improved production. Engages in research of new technologies as applied to complex products, components, processes or production. The Advisory Engineer, Imaging Science provides technical direction and leadership in the development of activities and projects. Limited direction and general instruction on new assignments. Work evaluated upon completion.

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Scope of work encompasses multiple components, or a complex component of a product or solution. Advises other professionals on complex product issues. Leads professional teams and significant project planning activities, ensuring that development is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner. Accountable for completion of team or departmental results and activities and or projects involving multi-functional teams on or ahead of schedule while achieving or improving cost and quality objectives. Decisions have a direct and significant effect on project/team objectives and directly impact customer satisfaction, cost, quality and expense. Provides on-going technical guidance and leadership for development projects within the team or functional area. Contributes to and influences projects that are subject to business measurements, impact customer satisfaction, or impact future costs or expenses. Solves complex engineering problems and develops innovative designs. Engages proactively in assessing future needs of the market from a technical perspective. Actively contributes to intellectual property and publications. Participates in conferences and technical symposiums. Utilizes skills and experience to anticipate and avoid technical problems. Provides for continuous procedure and process improvement. Intra-organizational and external customer liaison on routine matters. May have budgetary or expense responsibility. Documents own work and assure timely communication to all affected areas. Some domestic and international travel required. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Certifications)

Requires Bachelor's degree Masters or PhD degree in Electrical/Computer Science Engineering preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Has professional and in-depth knowledge of Image/Signal Processing/Imaging Science; typically acquired via significant professional experience. Professional theoretical, conceptual and applied knowledge in a specific engineering field. Effectively uses teamwork and group dynamics skills to lead development of activities and projects. Positively contributes to a high-performance team culture; leading by example. Effectively communicates with management and executives. Networks with personnel in area of expertise.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Cope with stressors and demands that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable and defined levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained. While all jobs involve dealing with stressors, particular stressors may vary job to job. Work in areas which adhere to state and federal regulatory standards, or where no such standards exist, to nationally accepted guidelines; i.e., dust, fumes, physical and chemical agents. Adaptable and flexible to work environment including, but not limited to, out of town travel as required to meet business commitments and working overtime, as business needs may require, handling multiple tasks concurrently, and easily adapting to new assignments, system, tools; produce clear, concise, accurate written communication, clearly conveying thoughts and ideas to peers, management, and customers; establish and maintain positive work relationships with peers, management, and customers, displaying willingness to understand diverse points of view; learn and apply new equipment and tools within an acceptable timeframe; and assume ownership of assignments, completing commitments on time. While all these continuing responsibilities apply to all jobs in the company, the specific ways in which they apply may vary job to job.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.