Engineer

About This Role

This role is for an Engineer at Altec's Focus Factory in Elizabethtown, KY, contributing to the design, manufacture, and customer service/support of mobile telecom and utility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn Altec’s product lines and systems/rules/processes required for different Engineering roles at Altec
• Practice prudent engineering and effectively apply formal engineering training to enhance the effectiveness of the Engineering Group and Altec’s product line position
• Participate and contribute productively as part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture and customer service/support efforts
• Operate with appropriate entry-level decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment
• Know and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field
• Communicate with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate
• Provide technical support to sales associates
• Support Operations, Sales, and Service
• Interface directly with Suppliers and Customers
• Learn and utilize Lean principles to improve products and processes
• Work within any of the Altec departments as assigned to grow knowledge and skill for future Altec positions
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work with team members and with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Master’s Degree in Engineering

Nice to Have

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, BioSystems/Agricultural Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
• Prior interaction with Altec team at a recruitment event or past intern/coop experience with Altec
• Experience with 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (SolidWorks) modeling
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM software
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and principles
• Detail oriented
• Customer service oriented

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits