The primary role of Engineering function within Product Development team is to create specifications and designs for new products or improvements and enhancements to existing products. Works closely with customers, developers and other stakeholders to understand and define customer needs in these designs. Features are aligned to a timetable and areas of responsibility. Developers may solicit customers for feedback regarding product usability and desired future enhancements. Software Engineers who design, write and test code for the product should be matched in the either Software Engineering Applications or Systems. Product developers who specialize in hardware systems should be matched to Hardware Engineering.

• The primary objective of UX Design specialization within Engineering(PD) Job Family is to design solutions that are informed by user & business needs, aspiring to creating the best experience/product.
• By conducting research, user behaviors, needs and preferences are investigated to drive solutions that are aligned with user goals.
• As well as user needs, the UX design teams assess business needs, technology & design trends to help inform the best product design solution.
• The process followed is cyclical, design-test-iterate, to ensure the designed solutions are always meeting needs & achieving a high standard of design & innovation. UX design teams collaborate with other product development design/engineering teams across the business to deliver solutions to market, and also closely collaborate with product management teams to ensure the business strategic goals & user goals are met.
• Performs work in a specialized area of expertise that requires knowledge of fundamental themes, principles and concepts. Typically requires a university degree or equivalent work experience.
• Responsibilities might include:(1) Performing routine professional-based activities (early in career)(2) Contributing to and managing projects (mid-career)(3) Providing advice/direction in primary areas of expertise (specialist and expert)(4) Leveraging professional expertise and relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results (principal)relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results (principal)
• Networks with contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Leads a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• Frequently leads sub-functional teams or projects and train and mentor junior team members.
• Serves as a best practice resource within own area of work.