Technical Design Engineer

Duties

• Manage and verify function of specialized testing devices and system-defined standards to test compliance requirements and document results before and after project.
• Collaborate with the design team to complete all required documents and bills of materials, scopes to work at the assigned office or offsite 365 days a year 24/7 (within reason).
• Provide technical assistance to other Design Engineers and Project Leads as required.
• Pre-and-Post Project reviews with Project Leads for all projects assigned.
• Ability to provide a complete turnkey solution to customers as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of cabling infrastructure and electronic components required for networking.
• Considerable knowledge of marine governing bodies such as DNV and ABS as well as, EIA/TIA codes, BICSI standards, etc.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and Visio.
• Proficient with basic electrical theory and practices.
• Understanding of rules and regulations of each job site in which the project will be performed.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally, the employee will need to move around on the jobsite, lifting/moving equipment up to 40 lbs. or more.
• Must be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including diagnostic and testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Must have minimum levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Must be able to go through and work in very confined spaces.
• Travel to locations which involves exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions for prolonged periods; work on uneven surfaces, and indoors (such as commercial/industrial freezer with subzero temperatures).
• Must be able to climb ladders and work on lifts higher than 100 ft.
• Must be able to work standing/walking prolonged periods in excess of 8 hours.

Problem Solving

• Must be able to reason and think logically.
• Must be able to analyze problems and develop corrective actions.
• Must be able to work with others to collectively solve problems.
• Must be able to multitask several projects and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to systematically maintain engineering records and archives.

Education And Computer Experience

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by either an Associate's Degree in related field, or vocational training in applicable field.
• Relevant work experience of 7 to 10 years' can be substituted for an education requirement.

Travel Requirements

• Waveguide Communications services the Maritime Industry, which include: cruise, offshore and subsea; this requires our employees to travel all over the world.
• With the position of Senior Technical Design Engineer you are required to have the minimum requirements listed below and/or must be able to comply.
• Be able to travel outside the U.S. for periods up to two months.
• Be financially self-sufficient to support yourself for discretionary spending as well as incidental (reimbursable) business expenses.
• Possess a credit card and a U.S. bank account (WGC Transfers pay and expense electronically into its employees' accounts).
• Be able to pass background check through local Port Authorities.
• Possess or obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC). (Note: Employees are not reimbursed for TWIC fees).
• Be able to obtain applicable Port badge.
• Attend offshore safety training.