Signal Specialist Engineer Job Vista area,California USA,Engineering

Signal Specialist Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Signal Specialist Engineer to serve as the technical and product subject-matter expert for the Company's signal product portfolio. This position is responsible for supporting the design, development, configuration, documentation, qualification, and ongoing lifecycle of signal products while ensuring customer, regulatory, and business requirements are effectively addressed. The position works cross-functionally with various departments, vendors, and customers to support product development, resolve technical issues, maintain product documentation, and facilitate successful product delivery and market acceptance.

Duties / Responsibilities

Service 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering or technical disciplined preferred.

Two (2) or more years of relevant engineering, product management, traffic signal, transportation technology, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.

Experience working with engineering products in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Experience with the traffic signal, transportation, or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry is a plus.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software preferred.

Experience with Solid Works, sheet-metal modeling, or similar design tools is a plus.

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and bill-of-material creation and maintenance.

Knowledge of MS Office applications.

Ability to work from specifications, drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with minimal supervision.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and employees at all organizational levels.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to provide technical leadership and coordinate activities across multiple functional areas.

High level of professionalism, attention to detail, accountability, and customer focus.

Physical Conditions / Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with periodic work in engineering, testing, and manufacturing areas.
Occasional – Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional…