Project Engineer

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. is seeking a senior electrical/embedded systems engineer to lead design and product development for PCB-based equipment. The role blends technical leadership with hands-on engineering across hardware, firmware, and systems integration.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive production readiness from concept through launch. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or related field.
• 5-10 years of hands-on design and development of electronic assemblies or equivalent.
• Experience with embedded electronic systems and product development lifecycles.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for a project and coordinate design activities with other personnel where appropriate including the flow of information and documentation to other departments.
• Planning and executing electronic projects, including defining requirements, creating project schedules, and overseeing all phases of development to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Addressing technical challenges, troubleshooting system issues, and making critical decisions to optimize electronic designs and functionalities.
• Working closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to integrate electronic systems seamlessly into products and solutions.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance design processes, implement best practices, and drive innovation in electronic system development.
• Collect and analyze technical information from a variety of sources, including conversations with engineers, product managers and suppliers, technical documents, operation of equipment and their own tests & experiments
• Develop, test and demonstrate device compliance with specifications and industry standards and prepare production documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

This is a senior level engineering position with product leadership and design responsibilities. This employee plays a key role in the product launch of new PCB-based, industry-compliant, embedded electronic equipment. Depending on the project, the employee will either work as an individual or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The employee sometimes directs the work of other engineers, designers and technicians, and performs other duties as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Leadership:Leads design activities for a project and coordinates design activities with other personnel where appropriate including the flow of information and documentation to other departments.
• Project Planning and Execution:Planning and executing electronic projects, including defining requirements, creating project schedules, and overseeing all phases of development to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:Addressing technical challenges, troubleshooting system issues, and making critical decisions to optimize electronic designs and functionalities.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:Working closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to integrate electronic systems seamlessly into products and solutions.
• Process Improvement and Innovation:Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance design processes, implement best practices, and drive innovation in electronic system development.
• Data Collection: Collect and analyze technical information from a variety of sources, including conversations with engineers, product managers and suppliers, technical documents, operation of equipment and their own tests & experiments
• Production Readiness: Develop, test and demonstrate device compliance with specifications and industry standards and prepare production documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• New product development experience with embedded electronic systems involving microprocessors, FPGAs, analog circuits, wireless RF, Li-Ion batteries and sensors preferred.
• Experience with full product development lifecycles and Stage-Gate development processes preferred.
• Experience with domestic and international product compliance preferred.
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, adaptability to changing project requirements, leadership skills to guide teams, and a collaborative mindset for cross-functional engagement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 5 - 10 years of hands-on design and development of electronic assemblies or demonstrable competencies, which are commensurate with that level of experience.
• Strong process orientation and drive for continuous improvement.