Design Engineer II

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k) matching

Vacation

14 paid holidays

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Bowmar is seeking a Design Engineer II in Fort Wayne, IN to execute design, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support across new product development and sustaining projects.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, problem solving, and driving Lean initiatives while delivering high‑quality engineering documentation and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering with 5–10 years of experience, or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and skilled in independent problem-solving.
• Proficiency with CAD; familiarity with PCB design tools and C/C++ or embedded systems beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean or continuous-improvement environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and program teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic and electro‑mechanical products to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develop test equipment concepts and lead fabrication and documentation activities.
• Author detailed product and test equipment procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting of customer returns and nonconforming product.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and develop corrective actions with minimal oversight.
• Prepare technical proposals, bills of material, and NRE/labor estimates.
• Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, and illustrations.
• Participate in and occasionally lead design reviews, value stream mapping, and lean efforts.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers when appropriate.

Skills

CAD proficiency

PCB design tools familiarity

C/C++ or embedded systems familiarity

Lean/continuous improvement experience

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CAD software

PCB design tools

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Professional Fort Wayne, IN, US

The Design Engineer II performs engineering tasks with moderate independence in support of product design, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes. This role provides significant contribution to new product development and sustaining engineering while supporting technical decision‑making.

• Design electronic and electro‑mechanical products to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develop test equipment concepts and lead fabrication and documentation activities.
• Author detailed product and test equipment procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting of customer returns and nonconforming product.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and develop corrective actions with minimal oversight.
• Prepare technical proposals, bills of material, and NRE/labor estimates.
• Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, and illustrations.
• Participate in and occasionally lead design reviews, value stream mapping, and lean efforts.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers when appropriate.

The above list reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

Core Competencies:

These competencies are identified by Bowmar leadership and should be demonstrated by all employees across the enterprise. Bowmar Core competencies are listed below:

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Proactivity

Position Specific Competencies:

Competencies that are identified by Bowmar leadership and are unique to the position and necessary for the individual to successfully accomplish the position’s functions.

• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Orientation
• Commitment to Lean
• Teamwork

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline with 5–10 years of experience, or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Self‑motivated, analytical, and skilled in independent problem‑solving.
• Proficiency with CAD; familiarity with PCB design tools and C/C++ or embedded systems beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean or continuous‑improvement environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and program teams.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in an air‑conditioned environment with consistently low noise levels

Additional Information:

This position is eligible for bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health and wellness benefits. Salary is based on job-related, non-discriminatory, factors such as experience, education, training skills and abilities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Bowmar follows a Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy. Any individual who is offered employment with Bowmar will be required to submit to a drug screen prior to beginning employment. Employees working in safety-sensitive positions will be subject to random testing.