Sr. Engineering Manager

Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, ESI (NASDAQ: ESIO) supplies high-value, high-technology manufacturing equipment to the global electronics market. Built upon a history and tradition of innovation that extends more than 50 years and operating roughly a $300M/year revenue level, we design and develop a broad portfolio of systems ranging in price from $150K to over $1.5M. More specifically, our equipment is used in the manufacture of digital and analog semiconductor devices, passive components, and electronic interconnect circuits as well as vision solutions for other OEM suppliers.

Summary This position is responsible for driving NWR product group engineering developments that lead to commercial success. He or she coordinates the activities of engineering department to design components, products, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures to project plans.Understands customer needs and trends to identify and plan development programs that will result in commercial success.Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly.Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.Provide technical guidance and leadership.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

BS degree in Engineering or related discipline and graduate degree preferredExcellent project planning and project management skills.Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span. Have experience of successfully managing projects.Highly self-sufficient and self-motivated, requires minimum supervision.Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Solid analytical and technical skills.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Grammar skills to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

New Wave Research and ESI offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including, generous PTO, 401k matching, ESPP participation and an annual bonus opportunity.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via our website, www.esi.com

ESI is an equal opportunity employer.

Please see job descriptionAdditional Information:Travel Percentage: 20%