Hiring: Team Lead, Custom Design Engineer Company: Excelitas Technologies Corp. Location: Gaithersburg, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:30:17 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : PLC, Project Management, Risk Management, SAP, SolidWorks, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •4+ years of mechanical design and product development experience. Required Skills: •Lead and mentor a team of Custom Design Engineers while driving project execution and business growth. •Manage engineering resources, project schedules, budgets, and delivery commitments. •Partner with Sales and Applications Engineering to develop customized customer solutions and expand business opportunities. •Prepare technical proposals, project cost estimates, customer quotations, and commercial calculations. •Design custom UV and Infrared systems using SolidWorks, including 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and fabrication documentation. •Lead projects from concept through manufacturing, installation, startup, and customer acceptance. •Partner cross-functionally with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes. •Support system integration activities including mechanical systems, electrical controls, PLC coordination, troubleshooting, and commissioning. Qualifications: •Exposure to PLC-controlled systems, controls integration, and electromechanical equipment. •Knowledge of SAP, CRM, or ERP platforms. •Supplier management and contract manufacturing experience. •Understanding of contract negotiations, commercial risk assessment, and business operations. Compensation: •$129,000 - $139,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!