Staff Engineer I-Product Engineering

ResponsibilitiesServe as lead engineer role on new product/feature projectsStructural analysis and designCreate unique, original, industry-changing product designs which may be patentable.Develop and execute experiments to validate and qualify new design solutions.Design, modify, and/or apply components and systems using prudent engineering methods and techniques to meet specified technical objectives on time.Analyze and solve complex product design, application, manufacturing, installation, and service problems.Implement defect prevention procedures or processes in product design or application.Analyze new technologies for potential application in next generation products.Direct other engineers and technical support personnel to carry out specific design tasks.Communicate directly with Customers and Suppliers on issues of technical specifications, product design and product performance as needed.Support quality improvements in all facets of the company's business.Collaborate with various teams within the organization to solve technical problems and identify improvement opportunities.BenefitsAltec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug ProgramRetirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company MatchVacation and HolidaysParental LeaveShort Term and Long Term Disability LeaveFlexible Spending AccountsTuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse ProgramLife Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceSupplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident InsuranceAdditional Wellness Programs and Rewards AvailableWhy Join Altec?Develop the next generation of products for a company that is a leader in the electric-utility and tree-care equipment industries. Join a small, focused, and empowered engineering team where you can have an immediate impact.Take a Career Step Forward!Join a product engineering team and aid in designing and supporting 4 product lines in the electric-utility and tree-care industriesOperate with a high level of autonomy with accelerated growth while enjoying the support of a larger and experienced engineering teamWork in a focus facility that designs, tests, manufactures, assembles, and sells its own products.Develop and exercise an expertise in multiple engineering competencies – structures, hydraulics, controls, composites, mechanisms, etc.Hands-on approach is encouraged: work with a team to build prototypes and evaluate your original designs.Altec Inc. is a company with a history of continuous growth and a team focused culture which strongly embraces continuous improvement. It is a financially stable company that makes intelligent and strategic investments in its future.Advancement opportunities exist locally, with relocation potential around the country.Location:

The immediate opportunity is in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, an easy commute from Winston-Salem.Outdoor activities including hiking, hunting, fishing, golfing, mountain biking, kayaking, etc.Less than 45 minutes from 3 state parks and a 15-minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway.Mild climate allowing residents to enjoy four distinct seasons.Numerous entertainment options including collegiate and professional sporting events as well as live music and nightlife.An eclectic and award-winning micro brewing and restaurant scene.Close proximity to the Appalachian Mountains as well as a few hours drive from NC beaches.

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