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Design Engineering Tech III - 11026

Benchmark Electronics Inc, Rochester, MN, United States


Minnesota:Rochester | Design Engineering | Full Time

Summary
Assists in the design, fabrication, debugging and verification of customer products as well as design solutions in development areas, including product design, automation, and test development.

Responsibilities

Make basic design-related computations in support of design developments.

Write design specifications (requirements, design, test specifications, etc.).

Follow engineering design methodology processes.

Follow project plan and report project status to leadership.

Complete design documentation (schematics, BOMs, etc.) for various design service deliverables, resulting in product or tooling that supports the manufacturing environment, if applicable, to meet both the customers’ requirements and the Benchmark manufacturing support groups’ requirements.

Interface and communicate with internal customers regarding project requirements and status.

Assist with quoting and scheduling activities required to complete the design service deliverables.

Process engineering change orders.

Interact with vendors to order components and ensure proper fabrication of outsourced components.

Coordinate process development and improvement.

Communicate technical challenges and work with peers to implement solutions.

Assist in analysis and selection of appropriate components for customer products.

Interpret basic, intermediate, and complex prints to build cables, electrical panels and machine wiring.

Recommend alternative design solutions using sound engineering principles and techniques.

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

All employees are responsible for the quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative, understanding implications of work and making recommendations for solutions.

Determines methods and procedures on new assignments; may serve as informal team leader.

Other Information

Minimum of 4‑6 years related experience; 5+ years of experience.

2‑year technical degree in electronics preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience approved by senior management.

Intermediate understanding of advanced applications/technologies.

Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of standard lab equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).

Ability to create detailed design documentation applying industry standard practices.

Proficiency in one or more test software applications when assigned to test solution.

Effective use of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, both electrical and mechanical applications, when assigned to support process automation services.

Aptitude for design and fabrication methods.

Excellent understanding of technology principles.

Good working knowledge in mathematics, electronics, mechanisms, CAD design.

Very good problem‑solving skills and ability to make sound independent technical recommendations.

Intermediate level integration debugging skills for non‑complex systems.

Available for travel up to 10% of the time including day and/or overnight travel and work off‑site at customer facilities.

Education
2‑year technical degree in electronics preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience approved by senior management.

Location
Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M‑F 0800‑1700

Full Time

Compensation Range
$27.18 to $33.98 USD.

Benefits and Other Compensation
Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours.

Application Details
Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Export Control
This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a ‘U.S. Person’ or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case‑by‑case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.

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