Technical Design Engineer

Job MissionThe Technical Design Engineer works within the design team creating and managing custom tools and design templates. Acting as a industry expert providing creative solutions aimed at improving production quality and efficiency. Technical Design Engineers ensure repetitive tasks are automated, technical information is stored, accurate and available, work flows are designed in a way to enable efficient transfer of data between cross functional teams in the business.The Technical Design Engineer works in cross functional teams that include CAD Engineers, Design Engineers, Regional Design Engineers, Project Managers, and Application Engineers. Technical Design Engineers will conduct internal and external stake holder meetings to review scope of development of new tools and processes. The goal is a comprehensive set of security design tools that support the development of complex security project scopes.ResponsibilitiesResearch and develop best practice CAD engineering tools, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational efficiencyLead the development of tools to provide cross functional operational efficiencies within Northland processes reporting on project progress and measured successesCreate, maintain and manage client design tools and template drawing filesCreate and deliver internal training, supported by technical documentationManage onboarding of new clients working with the PMO and client lead, ensuring all customer standards, BOM and templates are availableManage quality of design tools and templates which include sheet templates, BOM’s, Dynamic Blocks, Camera Field of Views, single line diagrams, elevations, and device connection details ensuring they are delivered to both client security standards and Northland Controls design standardsProvide clear, concise written and verbal communications in a timely manner at all stages of a project to all stakeholdersAccurately allocate time spent to live projects for work completed through time sheetsQualificationsExperienced in the advanced use of AutoCAD 2018 through to the current release creating custom tools using lisp routines, macros, python, C+, C++ codingExperienced in the advanced use of Revit 2023 through to the current release working within the BIM360 environmentExperienced in developing and delivering new design engineering tools and processesExtensive experience in the design of low voltage systems: physical security systems, life safety, network infrastructure, or related disciplinesExtensive design and coordination experience working in cross functional teams with designers, project managers and application engineers.SkillsAble to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentStrong attention to detailEffective organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to multitask and manage time effectivelySelf-motivated and directedRequired Education/ExperienceBachelor of science in electrical or electronic engineering or design management or equivalent industry experienceMinimum five years working for a Security Integrator or Security Design Consultant with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar roleAdvanced knowledge of Autodesk products, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft 360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, NetSuite, SAPProduct knowledge including but not limited to Lenel S2, C-Cure, Mercury Hardware, HID Products, Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, AXIS Products, Assa Abloy, Allegion and Schlage Electronic Locking Hardware, Altronix and Life Safety Power Supplies is desirableWorking knowledge of relevant ISO standards for CAD including ISO128, ISO13567 and ISO 10303 #J-18808-Ljbffr Northland Controls