Staff Engineer I-Product Engineering at Altec, Inc. in Mt. Airy, North Carolina

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer role on new product/feature projects

• Structural analysis and design

• Create unique, original, industry-changing product designs which may be patentable.

• Develop and execute experiments to validate and qualify new design solutions.

• Design, modify, and/or apply components and systems using prudent engineering methods and techniques to meet specified technical objectives on time.

• Analyze and solve complex product design, application, manufacturing, installation, and service problems.

• Implement defect prevention procedures or processes in product design or application.

• Analyze new technologies for potential application in next generation products.

• Direct other engineers and technical support personnel to carry out specific design tasks.

• Communicate directly with Customers and Suppliers on issues of technical specifications, product design and product performance as needed.

• Support quality improvements in all facets of the company's business.

• Collaborate with various teams within the organization to solve technical problems and identify improvement opportunities

Hiring Manager: Aaron Fox

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program


• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match


• Vacation and Holidays


• Parental Leave


• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program


• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance


• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance


• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

Develop the next generation of products for a company that is a leader in the electric-utility and tree-care equipment industries. Join a small, focused, and empowered engineering team where you can have an immediate impact.

Take a Career Step Forward!

• Join a product engineering team and aid in designing and supporting 4 product lines in the electric-utility and tree-care industries

• Operate with a high level of autonomy with accelerated growth while enjoying the support of a larger and experienced engineering team

• Work in a focus facility that designs, tests, manufactures, assembles, and sells its own products.

• Develop and exercise an expertise in multiple engineering competencies - structures, hydraulics, controls, composites, mechanisms, etc.

• Hands-on approach is encouraged: work with a team to build prototypes and evaluate your original designs.

• Altec Inc. is a company with a history of continuous growth and a team focused culture which strongly embraces continuous improvement. It is a financially stable company that makes intelligent and strategic investments in its future.

• Advancement opportunities exist locally, with relocation potential around the country.

Altec's Values (in alphabetical order):

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork

The immediate opportunity is in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, an easy commute from Winston-Salem.

• Outdoor activities including hiking, hunting, fishing, golfing, mountain biking, kayaking, etc.

• Less than 45 minutes from 3 state parks and a 15-minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway

• Mild climate allowing residents to enjoy four distinct seasons

• Numerous entertainment options including collegiate and professional sporting events as well as live music and nightlife

• An eclectic and award-winning micro brewing and restaurant scene

• Close proximity to the Appalachian Mountains as well as a few hours drive from NC beaches