Designer 3 (TPH4203) Exempt: No Safety Sensitive: No GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Under minimal supervision, creates complex plans and drawings for engineering and manufacturing use in satisfying customer requests for product. Interfaces with customers on a limited basis. Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. REQUIREMENTS High school diploma a minimum. Technical or trade schooling preferred. 4+ years of experience as mechanical drafter/designer or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Electronic or telecommunications industry preferred. Advanced knowledge of drafting techniques, CAD software, design rules, procedures and documentation systems required. Ability to apply advanced knowledge of practical, mechanical and fabrication problems. Able to interact with customers on a limited basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Prepares working plan and a variety of complex drawings under minimal direction from supervisor or manager. Creates, monitors and updates working plan to meet both external and internal schedules. 2. Uses databases and/or software programs, such as package layer software (CAD/CAM), to post and update transactions, design complex packages, data conversion, prepare artwork and otherwise support design functions. 3. Makes complex engineering computations and adjustments in drawings. Verifies completed work, checks dimensions, and maintains accuracy of drawings. 4. Takes on some responsibilities of Design Engineers and Managers to meet schedules and quality requirements. 5. Demonstrates creativity in meeting design rules to accomplish a given design. 6. Takes on a significant role in owning the execution of a design including design review and follow-up for any specific project. 7. Responsible for ensuring conformance to company quality system, working with an engineer, manager, or technical staff supervisor. Must be well versed with design rules, procedures, documentation systems, and related processes within the company. 8. Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower-level designers. 9. Coordinates with other internal departments affected by design development. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.