Hiring engineers

Your guide to finding and hiring the right person for your organization

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Job description

How to write an engineer job description

If you want to attract and hire the ideal engineer for your company, you need an effective engineer job description. Your post should be detailed yet brief and to the point. Be sure to include information about your company’s core values so that job seekers know what to expect. Start by identifying the job objectives, responsibilities, and qualifications. Next, make sure these align with your expectations for the engineer role.

Engineer job description template

This sample job post will introduce your organization’s culture and values, while helping potential candidates understand how they’ll contribute from Day 1.

Sample engineer job description

At [Company X], we believe innovation starts with the consumer. This approach has propelled our success in developing real-world solutions that impact people’s daily lives. We are seeking an experienced engineer to help drive our solutions-based business model and take our designs to the next level. The engineer will be part of our development team, managing projects from concept to completion. From Day 1, our engineers can step away from the desk and work hands-on with several business divisions to design, develop, and test industry-leading solutions for our clients — both national and international. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who shares our passion for making people’s lives easier.

Objectives of this role

Develop deep understanding of company, products, customers, goals, and business strategy; evaluate systems and processes; and identify areas for improvement
Conceptualize and develop solutions based on project requirements and company standards by using simulations/modeling to support expansions and changes
Develop and implement processes that improve production and deliver quality outputs by securing and managing service providers, inspectors, and other technical resources
Meet [Company X]’s quality standards by maintaining knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices and by adhering to national and local regulations
Develop, train, and educate junior engineers, guide technical direction, and serve as a liaison with customers

Responsibilities

Manage the execution and timely completion of projects by analyzing scope and determining specifications, establishing test methods for product investigations, analyzing test programs for adequacy and sequence, examining samples for compliance with requirements, and preparing reports
Formulate plans with detailed calculations, drawings, diagrams, project specifications, and budget estimates, and interpret precast reinforcement shop drawings, civil grading plans, and structural drawings
Maintain system functionality through rigorous testing, identify ways to improve efficiency and productivity, and generate maintenance and support activities for all existing solutions
Monitor industry trends and implement appropriate methods for keeping production on the cutting edge, while meeting financial goals and generating cost savings
Utilize software programs for preparing technical specifications, user documentation, presentations, and results tracking
Build professional skills through continued training, education, and networking events

Required skills and qualifications

Seven or more years of experience as an engineer
Strong electronic testing and database design capabilities
Strong understanding of electronic manufacturing processes
Strong focus on quality control
Proven innovative approach to electronic systems development

Preferred skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional engineer (PE) certification
Experience in software development and platform implementation
Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes
Strong project/team management skills