System engineer

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Summary:

The “Systems Engineer” will be based in ……., reporting to ……

This role will be accountable for designing, defining, and implementing system requirements for complex customer systems/products and/or preparing studies and researching existing systems prior to the transition to manufacturing for new product introduction.

Responsibilities:

• Defines system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system.
• Identifies, explores, and resolves program deficiencies.
• Provides complex software development and consultation to prospective users.
• Tracks customer/project issues and drives resolution.
• Serves as main Project Development Engineer.
• Develops and maintains project schedule.
• Prepares and maintains Engineering NRE estimates.
• Interfaces with and guides customer product development calls and meetings.
• Acknowledges customer inquiries concerning complex system software and applications.
• Accountable for systems level development and testing requirements involving finalizing approved Vendor Lists and design of components which are unavailable.
• Provides complex technical assistance for sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation, and maintenance of company products to ensure that the system is functioning according to specifications.
• Provides technical direction, as required, for the implementation of industry regulations and best practices as they apply to product/systems.
• Develops product specifications where applicable.
• Develops and/or approves test plans and test reports.
• Defines pre-production system build logistics and deployment schedules.
• Develops engineering release documentation.
• Builds mini applications, as required, based on customer requirements to demonstrate feasibility of an application, often requiring rapid prototyping.
• Ensures ISO process conformance.
  
  

• Typically requires bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Typically requires 6 years of industry experience.
• knowledge of financial management relating to systems integration.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business.
• Impacts the near-term (quarterly/ semi-annual) operational success of the function.
• Creates functional processes or technologies.
• Executes and provides input to functional strategic plans and objectives at the site.
• Demonstrates experience in leading major initiatives and provides input to those initiatives.
• Exercises independent judgment using ambiguously defined procedures and policies; may propose/provide input to defining methods, standards, policies, and procedures.