Position Purpose:

Responsible for the design, research and development of advanced new applications resulting in new product/business for the company.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Plans R&D programs and recommends technological application programs to meet corporate objectives 
• Proactively promotes process initiatives that improve the balance of technical product, cost and schedule
• Applies cutting edge theories and technologies by exhibiting an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness
• Champions and develops innovative principles and ideas
• Often acts independently and exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments
• As a recognized expert in the field, provides consultative services to senior/executive leaders both within the company and the industry
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of appropriate education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.15+ years progressively responsible eng exp in specific tech discipline with Bachelors. Exp credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs Masters, 4 yrs PhD in fields applicable to this job. Requires approval of Eng PRB incl bus justification.

 Other Requirements:

 1. Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred the level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline