Engineering Manager (Controlled Environment Agriculture) Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Engineering Manager (Controlled Environment Agriculture)

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages and trains an engineering team and coordinates activities of the engineering department to design, process, project, develop, produce, improve, and test components, products, systems, and services.
  • Allocates resources as necessary to support production and service activities related to equipment design, manufacturing, reliability, and troubleshooting.
  • Works on or serves as a resource on projects requiring advanced knowledge of a particular field of specialization.
  • Plans and establishes engineering schedules and follows up performance against estimates.
  • Manages the development of material selection standards.
  • Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
  • May direct field testing of products and systems performed by field staff.
  • Initiates cost reduction proposals from other sources, compiles appropriate information, makes recommendations for action, and checks on results obtained.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and objectives regarding processes, initiatives, and projects.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology or a related field.
  • 6+ years experience in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
  • 4+ years experience in Design and Development.
  • A combination of education and experience may be acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree if the applicant possesses the skills and knowledge to perform the duties of the position.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience in SolidWorks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to bend, sit, and walk.
  • Must be able to see and hear.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to travel up to 25%.