Credentials Engineer

HID; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits & annual leave

Inclusive culture

Career development

Job summary

HID is seeking a Credential Development Engineer to lead research, development, validation, and industrialization of new credential products. You’ll design experiments, evaluate materials and technologies, and translate customer needs into scalable, compliant solutions.

You’ll collaborate across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to establish specs, validation plans, and manufacturing requirements while ensuring ISO and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in product development, process development, or related roles.
• Experience taking products from concept to commercialization with testing, validation, and production.
• Experience designing, executing, and analyzing experiments for products, materials, or processes.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills with practical solutions.
• Experience creating manufacturing processes, work instructions, and technical docs.
• Knowledge of quality systems, process validation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with PM, Eng, QA, Ops, and Supply Chain.
• Ability to assess risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement new credential products and manufacturing processes.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate materials, technologies, and concepts.
• Translate customer and market needs into manufacturable, scalable solutions.
• Establish product specs, validation plans, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with HID, industry, regulatory, and ISO standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical, quality, and manufacturing risks.
• Support product industrialization, pilot builds, and production rollout.
• Document development activities, test results, and process requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Research emerging technologies to drive innovation in credential products.

Skills

Product development

Experiment design

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DOE

DfM

PLM

Job description

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Credential Development Engineer!!

Location: Austin, Texas

Job ID: 52576

HID is seeking a highly motivated Credential Development Engineer responsible for researching, developing, validating, and industrializing new credential products and technologies. This individual will lead hands-on development activities including experimental design, process development, material evaluation, product validation, risk assessment, and manufacturing readiness.

The role serves as a technical expert responsible for generating the knowledge, processes, specifications, and validation data required to successfully develop new products. By combining customer requirements, market opportunities, manufacturing capabilities, and regulatory requirements, the Product Development Engineer will develop robust, compliant, and scalable solutions that expand HID's credential portfolio and support future business growth.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS)

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions.

This is more than just a job - it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

As our Credential Development Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Developing, testing, and implementing new credential products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Designing and executing experiments to evaluate materials, technologies, and product concepts.
• Translating customer and market needs into manufacturable, scalable, and compliant solutions.
• Establishing product specifications, validation plans, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with HID, industry, regulatory, and ISO standards.
• Identifying and mitigating technical, quality, and manufacturing risks.
• Supporting product industrialization, pilot builds, and production implementation.
• Documenting development activities, test results, and process requirements.
• Collaborating across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Researching emerging technologies and drive innovation within the credential product portfolio.

Your Experience and Background include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, process development, manufacturing engineering, R&D, new product introduction (NPI), or related technical roles.
• Proven experience developing products from concept through commercialization, including experimentation, validation, and production implementation.
• Experience designing, executing, and analyzing experiments to evaluate products, materials, technologies, or manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with the ability to translate findings into practical solutions.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, specifications, validation plans, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality systems, process validation methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience working in crossfunctional environments involving Product Management, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ability to evaluate technical, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with data analysis, technical reporting, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within the credentials, smart card, security, identification, printing, electronics, or related industries is preferred.
• Hands-on experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DfM), Design of Experiments (DOE), and risk-based engineering principles to develop products and processes that are technically robust, compliant, scalable, and production-ready is preferred.
• Knowledge of credential technologies, security features, card manufacturing processes, personalization technologies, or secure document production is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements is preferred.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new manufacturing equipment, materials, and technologies is preferred.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM), change control processes, and new product introduction frameworks is preferred.
• Experience supporting pilot builds, process qualification, and manufacturing scale-up activities is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.
• Integrity: You are results-oriented, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.

HID may use AI-assisted technology to support our Talent Acquisition team in reviewing applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. AI is used as a support tool only and does not make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team before any selection decision is made.

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process or have questions about HID’s use of AI in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] .

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!

On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go - without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.