Engineer job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of an Engineer job summary
We are an industry leader in the design and implementation of custom high-speed assembly equipment, and our clients include some of the largest manufacturers in Australasia. We are seeking a highly-qualified Engineer to take responsibility for the design and testing of solutions that meet our clients’ needs. In this role, you will manage assigned projects from start-to-finish, including design and documentation of equipment specifications, testing proposed solutions for effectiveness, and presenting proposals to managers and clients. You will be expected to supervise a team to ensure that projects are completed on-time, within the allocated budget, and you will travel to client facilities to oversee implementation.
Engineer responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Prepare plans with detailed drawings that include project specifications and cost estimates
- Design and execute engineering experiments to create workable solutions
- Develop engineering calculations, diagrams and technical reports
- Complete required technical and regulatory documents
- Ensure projects are completed on time and within the specified budget
- Present analysis results and project solutions to technical leads, senior leaders and clients as necessary
Engineer qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, design or electrical engineering
- 3-5 years’ related work experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, including creating and delivering presentations
- Advanced skills in critical software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Solidworks
- Expertise in data and problem analysis, creative problem solving and design thinking
- Up-to-date knowledge and technical skills required to design and operate our core products and services
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