Job Description:

• 1) Directs and coordinates activities of engineering department to design, manufacture, and test electronic components, products, and systems: Directs department activities, through subordinates, to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.

• 2) Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.

• 3) Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.

• 4) Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.

• 5) Directs personnel activities of department, such as recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments.

• 6) May direct field testing of products and systems performed by field staff.