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Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Details: Intro:About Schneider ElectricAs a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group's 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of 22.4 billion euros in 2011, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy. www.schneider-electric.com Job Responsibilities:This position will provide expertise in the proper architecture & design of embedded microprocessor / microcontroller based systems. This position reports within a team of Engineers tasked to develop and deliver new metering electronic products that meets our ever emerging customer and global market requirements. Specific duties will include: 1) Synthesizing new PCBA hardware designs from concept to shipment 2) Ensure all designs comply with applicable agency standards (ex.UL, IEC, FCC, etc.) 3) Creating properly designed & constructed interconnects, analog & digital subsystems, power supplies etc. 4) Candidate should also be able to lead a cross functional team of designers as the overall Project Design Lead on new development projects. Duties include: creating schedules, writing processes & procedures, leading meetings, coordinating functions etc. Excellent verbal and written communication skills will be needed for requirements & documentation creation as well as participation in peer and cross functional design reviews.Education:Minimum (4) year Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering froman accredited university.General Experience: Minimum (7) years experience in embedded hardware design and architecture implementation including(See addendum for extended list of competencies):1.Expertise in embedded Microprocessor Design and principles.2.Expertise in digital electronic components including: uP, Integrated IC's, SRAM, NAND and NOR Flash, DDR, Logic IC's3.Experience with analog and mixed signal electronics including:A/D, D/A, Op-Amps, PLL, Oscillators, Crystals4.Proven history of performance on several hardware design projects.5.6.Experience with Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Supplies, Environmental Chambers, and other lab equipment 7.Experience with Schematic Capture, PCB design, Microsoft Windows, Personal ComputersSpecific Experience (Nice to have):Strong understanding of electrical power systems and principles.Strong knowledge of design for Signal Integrity, EMC design & compliance practices.Experience implementing Ethernet and serial communications hardware.Strong knowledge of DFM, DFT, Heat, Shock, Vibration, ESD etc.Basic knowledge of DSP TechniquesExperience with the following: Cadence, Concept HDL, ORCAD, SPICE, IAR, uC-OSII, RTXC, ARM 7-9, Cortex, ThreadX, LabWindows, LabViewAnalog & Digital designMixed signal design, SAR/Sigma Delta/Flash ADCs, DACs power management circuitsFPGA, ARM7, Cortex M3, FPGA, CPLDSPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet PHYDDR SDRAM, SRAM, PLLhigh-speed PCB design, transmission lines, PspiceMathCAD, Orcad CIS, Concept HDL, Cadence AllegroVHDL, assembly, ANSI CElectrical schematics, assembly drawings, PCB artwork, fab. drawingsproject specifications, scheduling/costingDesigning to safety requirements of IEC61010-1. IEC60664-1 (clearance and creepage), EMC: Surge, ESD, Conducted & Radiated EmissionsSchneider Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Sr. Transportation Design Engineer

Details: Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Globally, Atkins is the largest UK-based engineering and design consultancy and the world's 11th largest design firm with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. At Atkins, we offer our employees more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to shape the world for generations to come through innovative and sound design. As the official engineer of the 2012 London Olympics, few companies can rival the size and diversity of our projects. Whether it’s the concept for a new skyscraper, the upgrade of a rail network, the modeling of a flood defense system or the improvement of a management process, we plan, design and enable solutions. Atkins seeks an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our Denver staff as a Sr. Transportation Design Engineer. The candidate will be involved on projects related to the CDOT and local municipalities. Under general direction, provides technical expertise for diverse highway engineering activities throughout the assigned area of responsibility and/or company-wide. May function as lead designer or technical consultant. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct. Typical duties and responsibilities of this position are: • Defines scope of project, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing and executing project assignments. • Conducts quality control checks, reviewing calculations, designs, evaluations and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, performing on-site inspections and reviews, and conducting or overseeing remedial design work. • Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in area of specialization. • May function as the project manager or task manager for routine to semi-complex projects. Responsibilities may include marketing, negotiating contracts, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination and resources allocation. • Performs project design, sketching design concepts to be developed by junior engineers, CADD designers or technicians. • Plans and reviews the production of engineering drawings, specifications, engineering investigations or planning work. • Analyzes technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques, procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions. • Coordinates work with project manager, and guides junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans. • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

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Senior Solutions Design Engineer

Details: Savvis Culture:Savvis, which merged with CenturyLink in July 2011, is an outsourcing provider of managed computing and network infrastructure for IT applications. By outsourcing to Savvis, enterprises can focus on their core business while Savvis ensures the quality of their IT infrastructure. Leading IT organizations around the world have selected Savvis to help them improve their service levels, reduce capital expense and deal with the rising costs of bandwidth, energy, real estate, staff and expertise. As a pioneer in utility computing, Savvis understands and harnesses the latest advances in technology such as virtualization, cloud computing and support process automation.The SAVVIS Solutions Design Engineer is accountable for technical sales support of all SAVVIS products and services including: Managed Hosting Services, Cloud,Virtualization, Outsourced infrastructure solutions (managed and un-managed), specialized application suites. Responsibilities include preparing customer presentations, architectural designs, and bid responses. Solutions Engineers are also responsible for providing technical training for the sales force.Position Objectives: The overall objectives of the position are:Provide technical support to help drive revenue through all sales channels,Present SAVVIS capabilities to customers & prospects,Develop & present preliminary technical designs for customer solutions,Provide technical training to the sales teams,Work with Product Management to help drive appropriate product enhancements,Engage Professional Services team to complement customer solutions.Essential duties:Perform consultative, solutions-based design for Internet-centric business clients who desire outsourced infrastructure options to enhance their own technical capabilities,Understand power, cooling and other environmental constraints on a client’s outsourced infrastructure,Pre-sales design and implementation expertise in Enterprise/WAN service integration,Field technical questions from prospects and clients.Determine client requirements and provide designs for Managed Hosting, Cloud, Virtualization, application management, Professional Services.Provide consultative services based on prospect’s requirements and available SAVVIS product offerings,Represent SAVVIS technical capabilities to prospective customers and existing customer base, and influence customer expectations according to product and network management capabilities and constraints,Present SAVVIS proposed solutions in a professional business environment, demonstrating salesmanship,Develop and grow technical knowledge base in Managed Hosting, Cloud, Virtualization, application management, Professional Services.Provide post-sale support to installation personnel as needed to clarify service expectations; including providing diagrams, verbal explanation, and written documentation,Present technical training to new and existing sales and Sales Support personnel,Meet and exceed management targets for number of customer contacts, number and complexity of sales opportunities supported, and training completed,Provide technology consulting for internal contacts in Product Management and Marketing, and translate prospective customer requirements into recommendations for new or enhanced products and features,Ensure compliance with all Policies and Procedures,Attend company and regional meetings as required, maintain peer relationships and understand and utilize company resources.Required skills: Complete understanding of the sales process,Demonstrated understanding of solutions in: Managed Hosting, Cloud, Virtualization, application management, Professional Services.Proficient with common office applications, including MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Visio,Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation),Experience performing needs assessments, and making recommendations based on the discovered needs,Ability to document solution components in a timely manner while ensuring acceptable level of detail, data integrity, and accountability,Ability and willingness to share knowledge and expertise among various organizations within the company,Ability and willingness to take the initiative to facilitate teamwork within the various organizations of the company to serve the customer,Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate strong problem solving skills,Capability to schedule time with flexibility to handle varying workload, and still meet tight deadlines,Ability to multi-task and work multiple projects simultaneously.Desired skills: Knowledge and at least four years experience in Managed Hosting, Cloud, Virtualization, application management, Professional Services.Experience with hosted voice applications such as conference calling, disaster recovery and personal mobility products.Knowledge and at least two years experience in design of distributed, high availability server-based network computing infrastructures. Storage network experience is desirable. Compaq and Sun experience preferred.Knowledge and at least two years experience in configuration and support of Microsoft Windows, UNIX, or Solaris operating systems, including remote management.Knowledge of computer environmental facilities including power distribution, uninterruptible power switching systems, generators, air handling equipment, cabling and cable management systems, fire suppression, and security.Web application design experience in Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), Apache, and Netscape/iPlanet.Preferred knowledge: Oracle, Sybase SQL, Cisco, Juniper, and Checkpoint.Education or Equivalent Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/MIS/Computer Science/Telecom or equivalent work experience5 + years of experience as a Solutions Engineer, Managed Hosting Support engineer (managed hosting, Cloud, virtualization), or related operational engineering role.Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. No phone calls, please.

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Solutions Design Engineer

Details: Savvis Culture:Savvis, which merged with CenturyLink in July 2011, is an outsourcing provider of managed computing and network infrastructure for IT applications. By outsourcing to Savvis, enterprises can focus on their core business while Savvis ensures the quality of their IT infrastructure. Leading IT organizations around the world have selected Savvis to help them improve their service levels, reduce capital expense and deal with the rising costs of bandwidth, energy, real estate, staff and expertise. As a pioneer in utility computing, Savvis understands and harnesses the latest advances in technology such as virtualization, cloud computing and support process automation.The SAVVIS Solutions Design Engineer is accountable for technical sales support of all SAVVIS products and services including: Intelligent IP networks, outsourced infrastructure solutions (managed and un-managed), Content Delivery, security, VPN connections, managed voice and specialized application suites. Responsibilities include preparing customer presentations, architectural designs, and bid responses. Solutions Engineers are also responsible for providing technical training for the sales force.Position Objectives: The overall objectives of the position are:Provide technical support to help drive revenue through all sales channels,Present SAVVIS capabilities to customers & prospects,Develop & present preliminary technical designs for customer solutions,Provide technical training to the sales teams,Work with Product Management to help drive appropriate product enhancements,Engage Professional Services team to complement customer solutions.Essential duties:Perform consultative, solutions-based design for Internet-centric business clients who desire outsourced infrastructure options to enhance their own technical capabilities,Understand power, cooling and other environmental constraints on a client’s outsourced infrastructure,Pre-sales design and implementation expertise in Enterprise/WAN service integration,Field technical questions from prospects and clients.Determine client requirements and provide designs for Internet connectivity, security, IP VPN connections, Voice Over IP and hosted voice services, and Managed Hosting,Provide consultative services based on prospect’s requirements and available SAVVIS product offerings,Represent SAVVIS technical capabilities to prospective customers and existing customer base, and influence customer expectations according to product and network management capabilities and constraints,Present SAVVIS proposed solutions in a professional business environment, demonstrating salesmanship,Develop and grow technical knowledge base in Internet, ATM, networking equipment, network and routing protocols, voice over IP and related protocols including SIP, voice compression, hosting environment, applications, and other peer-to-peer applications such as Instant Messaging,Provide post-sale support to installation personnel as needed to clarify service expectations; including providing diagrams, verbal explanation, and written documentation,Present technical training to new and existing sales and Sales Support personnel,Meet and exceed management targets for number of customer contacts, number and complexity of sales opportunities supported, and training completed,Provide technology consulting for internal contacts in Product Management and Marketing, and translate prospective customer requirements into recommendations for new or enhanced products and features,Ensure compliance with all Policies and Procedures,Attend company and regional meetings as required, maintain peer relationships and understand and utilize company resources.Required skills: Complete understanding of the sales process,Proficient with common office applications, including MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Visio,Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation),Experience performing needs assessments, and making recommendations based on the discovered needs,Ability to document solution components in a timely manner while ensuring acceptable level of detail, data integrity, and accountability,Ability and willingness to share knowledge and expertise among various organizations within the company,Ability and willingness to take the initiative to facilitate teamwork within the various organizations of the company to serve the customer,Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate strong problem solving skills,Capability to schedule time with flexibility to handle varying workload, and still meet tight deadlines,Ability to multi-task and work multiple projects simultaneously.Desired skills: • Knowledge and at least four years experience in IP networking, including hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, load-balancing equipment, and LAN/WAN technologies (Ethernet, IP VPN, Frame Relay, ATM)• 1+ year experience in Voice over IP (telecom, networking, enterprise) including experience with VoIP protocols such SIP and H.323, G.711 and G.729. Experience with video conferencing over IP a plus.• Experience with hosted voice applications such as conference calling, disaster recovery and personal mobility products.• Experience with enterprise and carrier voice over IP systems and solutions from key vendors, including but not limited to Cisco, Avaya, Nortel and/or Mitel.• Knowledge and at least two years experience in design of distributed, high availability server-based network computing infrastructures. Storage network experience is desirable. Compaq and Sun experience preferred.• Knowledge and at least two years experience in configuration and support of Microsoft Windows, UNIX, or Solaris operating systems, including remote management.• Knowledge of computer environmental facilities including power distribution, uninterruptible power switching systems, generators, air handling equipment, cabling and cable management systems, fire suppression, and security.• Web application design experience in Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), Apache, and Netscape/iPlanet.• Preferred knowledge: Oracle, Sybase SQL, Cisco, Juniper, and Checkpoint.Education or Equivalent Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/MIS/Computer Science/Telecom or equivalent work experience5 + years of experience as a Solutions Engineer, Hosting/Network Support engineer (telecom, networking, ISP, hosting), or related operational engineering role.Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. No phone calls, please.

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Friday, 13 July 2012

Design Engineer

Details: Acuity Brands, the market leader in innovative, technologically advanced, sustainable lighting products and solutions is looking to add a design engineer at our Mark Lighting facility. Located in Edison, NJ, Mark Lighting is approximately 45 minutes from New York City and close to public transportation. Known for customizable specialty lighting products, we provide high levels of customer satisfaction and collaboration. The role of design engineer is to design and develop products from concept through production. This will focus on new product development, but may include modifications to standard and custom product. This also requires adherence to the Acuity Brands design process, and the ability to understand and apply lean manufacturing principles in all phases of the design process. This person will interface with the other members of the Engineering, Customer Care, Fabrication, and Assembly Departments. The position will provide support in all areas for the projects he/she is involved in.The ideal candidate is bright, creative and motivated to excel. The individual must possess a sense of urgency, results orientation, strong communication skills, and a mindset for continuous improvement. Acuity Brands offers a friendly supportive work environment, excellent benefits, & strong career growth opportunities.

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Embedded Design Engineer

Details: Acuity Brands is a North American market leader and one of the world's leading providers of luminaries, lighting control systems and related products and services. Products are manufactured at 19 plants in North America and 5 plants in Europe and are dispersed through strategically located distribution centers. We operate the most advanced supply chain management and sales fulfillment processes in the industry. Acuity Brands employs 6,000 people worldwide and is headquartered just outside of Atlanta, GA. Acuity Brands Controls is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of lighting controls and energy management systems. Through its portfolio of brands, including Lighting Control & Design, Sensor Switch, ROAM and Synergy, we provide systems, sensors, switches and solutions that substantially reduce energy consumption and increase the comfort of occupants.Lighting Control & Design was founded in 1987 in response to demand from building owners and the engineering community for a more user friendly lighting control system. LC&D utilizes the best that technology has to offer to manufacture simple, yet flexible lighting controls. With projects spanning the globe, LC&D has the products and the support to make any size project go smoothly. Please visit www.lightingcontrols.com for more information on LCD. The Design Engineer position is currently open! This position, currently located in Glendale, CA, includes the following key responsibilities: Involved in various aspects of the design process including the development of part geometry, assembly design, and drawing generation, in addition to execution of development. Uses drawing software to develop new products, create product enhancements, and work with problem jobs or field fixes. Provide product knowledge support to internal customers, including Bill of Materials, Marketing, Product Support, Technical Support and Post Sales. This support ensures that our external customers are given accurate and detailed technical information. Interacts with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors. This is done to keep the manufacturing lines running and producing a quality product. Distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices. The ECNs inform internal employees and suppliers of bill of material changes, drawing revisions, assembly changes, etc and provide a tool to track the revision history of parts and assemblies. Submits prototyping and test requests. Works with the model shop in production of prototypes and assembly of samples to be used to check the fit, form and function of the part. Works with the internal testing lab to verify product meets UL requirements. Product cost estimating. Achieves by analyzing requirements and utilizing computer and human resources to determine a baseline costs that are passed on for customer quotations. Present ideas and suggestions to help improve efficiency and reduce waste: Participate in Kaizen design and production events to improve production, cost, and quality. Use LEAN Manufacturing Tools to develop Standard Work, through Kaizen event participation and leadership to create ideal new/existing product workflow. Travel may be required to job sites, less than 10%

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Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Engineer - ProE Refrigeration Equipment Design Job

Details: Facility: The Delfield Company LLC - TN Engineer - ProE Refrigeration Equipment DesignJob ID 5985Job Number 017203Location US - Covington, TNFacility The Delfield Company LLC - TNDepartment EngineeringEmployment Type Regular/Full-TimeEducation Required Bachelors DegreeLanguages Required English onlyExperience Required 3 - 5 YearsRelocation Provided YesGeneral Job ObjectiveDelfield, a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice family of companies, global leaders in commercial foodservice equipment, is seeking a dynamic, creative Engineer. Delfield manufactures and markets a complete line of foodservice equipment for restaurants, hotels and institutions (including prep tables, undercounter/worktop refrigeration, refrigerated equipment stands, blast chillers/freezers and mobile serving lines) and specializes in custom and reach-in refrigeration. This position is responsible for designing components and assemblies that satisfy customer's expectations for quality, performance, reliability, cost and timeliness while maintaining our internal criteria for product cost and manufacturability. In addition, this position is responsible for assuring excellence is maintained on all engineering documentation. Reporting directly to the Manager of Engineering, this position is based in Covington, TN.Essential Job Functions• Designs and Engineers refrigeration and related product mechanisms to satisfy customer expectations for quality, performance, reliability and cost• Creates accurate and complete assembly layouts and clearly detained component drawings using Pro-E• Assures the use of standard parts when developing design. Works concurrently with other designers to assure standardization of designs and tolerances• Utilizes supplies to co-develop long lead tooled part designs to assure optimized component and system cost while minimizing tooling lead times• Builds, completes and/or maintains bills of material in the MRP system• Develops detailed drawings and assembly drawings from the unit layout. Utilizes process capability to guide product design and part tolerances. Keeps the layout current as drawings are completed and tolerances analyzes. Imports from supplier database geometry for standard purchased parts. Completes release documentation• Assists in all builds including rough cut, prototype, pilot and initial production. Audits and corrects bills of material during each build.• Completes all NPD/ECR/ECN projects within specified timeline• Performs calculations to determine part fit-up, flat pattern geometry, blank size, notch sizes, material type, gauge, and fastening methods• Determines and applies principals from UL/NSF standards to equipment applications• Sources and requisitions non-stocked purchased components required to meet customer needs• May check others work for accuracy and conformance to templates with regards to manufacturability principals• Develops new and redesigns existing products based on product definition derived from leading or participating in cross-functional development teams.• Develops material specifications for new products based on functional requirementsJob Requirements/Working Conditions• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Required• Proficiency with ProE required, designing thin gauge sheet metal parts and assemblies in ProE highly preferred .J2W:CB2J2W:MON2EEO STATEMENTThe Manitowoc Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. EEO Statement

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Systems Design Engineer

Details: T-Mobile USA is a national provider of wireless voice, messaging, and data services capable of reaching over 268 million Americans where they live, work, and play. In a world full of busy and fragmented lives, we at T-Mobile USA, Inc. have the idea that wireless communications can help. The value of our plans, the breadth of our coverage, the reliability of our network, and the quality of our service are meant to do one thing; help you stick together with the people who make your life come alive. That's why we're here.Duties and Responsibilities:Analyze business and technical requirements and apply technical and analytical skills to developing appropriate solutions and designs for the following applications:Skills based routing, vectoring and predictive call deliveryAvaya Integrated Management Site AdministratorAvaya suite of tools and Applications - CMS, One X *,Agent/Communicator, DMCC and PDSALI Solutions - Applications: OnQ & Call Tech - Supporting the dialing campaignCall Management Systems ; VoIP monitoring tools; Quality Monitoring tools; IP LAN and WAN for transport of VoIP communication, SIP(entry level)Verint - Impact360 / (Call/Screen recording solution) Integration with Cisco ICM/CTIOS, Avaya PDS Dialer, Speech IVR and DMCCAspect Suite - TCS, RTA, ESPKnowlagent - eLearning for Agents - create and deploy eLearning courses to agent's desktops via web.Windows 7 - CCT Applications testing and validation.Regression testing on all updates / service packs for all Applications and dev. and pre-production environment.Ability to effectively transfer knowledge to team members and other work groups as a subject matter expert. (SME)Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously from various business partners, adhere to design specs and meet aggressive deadlines.Able to design, build and implement ICM and Avaya call routing solutions from user requirements and provide appropriate documentation.

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Sunday, 8 July 2012

Monday, 2 July 2012

EDS (Engineering Design Services) Technology – Office Manager

Details: Provide EDS Technology office leadership and technical expertise for engineering applications.Responsibilities: Provide a culture of caring by creating a safe, enjoyable and productive environment for all personnel inside and outside of EDS Supervise and lead a growing EDS support team in a dynamic and technologically innovative environment for Jacobs Houston Provide guidance and leadership for the office in the use of EDS tools, and engage the global EDS Team to provide direction for future development of these tools Promote and facilitate global standardization, alignment and use of Jacobs tools and work processes Educate and promote the local and global benefits of EDS to Jacobs management, project teams and clients Provide functional expertise for systems supported by EDS Interface directly with clients and vendors to provide innovative solutions and resolve challenging issues Work directly with EDS Collaboration to ensure the business receives the best possible combination of services Facilitate global work share. Manage EDS-T training initiatives Create and manage budgets, estimates and staffing Promote and facilitate EDS relationships and alignments with all other IT and Operations managers and personnel Perform regular IDP sessions and annual performance evaluations for all EDS-Technology employees

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