<p>Description</p> <p>We support democracy.</p> <p>Our vision at Election Systems & Software (ES&S) is simple and unwavering - we provide products and services of exceptional quality and value to maintain voter confidence and enhance the voting experience. We accomplish this through continuous investments in research and development, resulting in regular product updates and security enhancements for each voting system we design, build, sell, and support.</p> <p>Join the ES&S team where we are crafting the future of voting in the United States! On our team, you will push boundaries to provide solutions that meet the industry's ever-evolving needs. Our people apply their innovative perspective to challenges big and small, and ES&S provides the resources to make our employees' vision a reality.</p> <p>Summary/Objective: The Product Line Engineer is responsible for the programs, processes and activities to assure products released remain viable, sustainable and available throughout the product lifecycle. The position assists in the Hardware Development process during the introduction of new products. Works closely with internal and external customers to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for manufacturing processes and procedures for manufacturing locations and products. </li><li>Assists with the development of future plans, budgets, and strategies. </li><li>Coordinates cross-functional teams as required to address tasks and issues. </li><li>Assist onboard/sunset and support of outside manufacturing facilities as required. Provide technical support to customers and internal parties for assigned product lines. </li><li>Coordinate tasks of the technical support group to meet required deliverables, such as samples for approval, models for shows, documentation for production, and pilot run support. Communicates all hardware Revision level changes to the Certification group. </li><li>Product Maintenance and bill of material creation and updates. Approves all component specifications and manufacturers </li><li>Assist with the development of production processes and test specifications. Identifies concerns regarding long lead-time materials and production startup. </li><li>Creates and maintains design and manufacturing documentation for assigned product lines. Approves all changes via the ECO/ECN procedures </li><li>Prepare project development cost and piece part cost estimates. Identify concerns/issues and appropriately address. Develop contingency plans for critical processes in the timeline. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Education: Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Field or applicable experience preferred</p> <p>Experience: 3 years of experience in a technical/developmental field</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of circuit design and embedded software development is a plus </li><li>Ability to use SolidWorks or AutoCAD is a plus </li><li>Use of Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Outlook </li></ul> <p>Competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of Engineering Product Development </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills </li><li>Proven problem-solving and analysis competencies </li><li>Ability to work in cross-functional teams, including Partners and Customers </li><li>Project supervision and coordination proficiency </li><li>Up to date on current technologies </li><li>Project Management Aptitude </li></ul> <p>Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, and photocopiers.</p> <p>Travel: Approximately 25% travel is expected.</p> <p>This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p> <p>Security: Required to consistently demonstrate adherence to all security requirements and accepted practices as contained in the current ES&S Security Policy. Incumbents must proactively read, comprehend and adhere to all ES&S security policies, practices and procedures regarding the safety and safekeeping of co-workers, products, services and other intellectual property as defined in the ES&S New Business and Non-disclosure, or Proprietary matters, Confidential matters and Non-Competition agreements, and the current ES&S Security Policy Manual.</p> <p>Election Systems & Software, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Election Systems & Software, LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.</p>