Signal Product Engineer: Technical Lead & Lifecycle Expert

McCain, Inc.; Vista, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SWARCO McCain in Vista, California seeks an experienced Signal Specialist Engineer to act as the technical and product expert for the signal product portfolio. You will support design, development, configuration, documentation, qualification, and lifecycle management to meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements.

The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and other teams to ensure successful product delivery and market acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline preferred.
• 2+ years in engineering, product management, traffic signal, or related fields preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing environments and ITS/traffic signal domain is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and BOM creation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical and product resource for assigned signal products and provide support to internal departments, customers, and vendors.
• Review customer specifications, plans, drawings, and technical requirements to determine product compliance, configuration, and appropriate solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and product-related support to Manufacturing, Testing, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Material control, and other departments as required.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving product design, planning, manufacturing, testing, vendors, and customers to support successful product development and delivery.
• Support the Sales team by reviewing technical requirements, identifying appropriate products and configurations, and providing technical information necessary for quotations and customer proposals.
• Initiate and coordinate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and other product change requests, including changes to drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and related documentation.
• Investigate and resolve product-related technical issues involving existing products, manufacturing, testing, field applications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor assigned product development and improvement activities to help ensure technical objectives, schedules, quality requirements, and cost considerations are met.
• Maintain accurate and current product documentation, including specifications, drawings, bills of materials, technical data, compliance documentation, and related records.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Material Control, Quality, and other appropriate departments regarding product requirements, changes, availability, and implementation.
• Prepare and submit product samples, technical documentation, compliance matrices, test information, and other required materials to state Department of Transportation (DOTs) and other agencies for inclusion and continued listing on Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), Approved Products Lists (APLs), or equivalent programs.
• Monitor applicable customer, agency, and industry requirements affecting assigned signal products and recommend product or documentation changes when appropriate.
• Support product testing, validation, qualification, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, product reviews, and other activities requiring signal product expertise.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

SWARCO McCain in Vista, California seeks an experienced Signal Specialist Engineer to act as the technical and product expert for the signal product portfolio. You will support design, development, configuration, documentation, qualification, and lifecycle management to meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements.

The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and other teams to ensure successful product delivery and market acceptance.