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NW Tucson sees improvements in development prospects

While the road to economic recovery remains lengthy, officials in Oro Valley and Marana are excited about several developments coming to the Northwest region.

Both communities have several projects either moving forward with construction, or following the required steps in the planning stages of growth. Officials agree that revenues and sales taxes are down, but with some incoming growth, they are optimistic about things getting better from here.

Marana

The Town of Marana continues to grow in population, and is gaining more attention from the business community.

Josh Wright, Marana’s director of strategic initiatives, said the town is making strides in the areas of major office and industrial development.

The recent construction and opening of the Marana Health Center created about 200 local jobs.

Wright said another boost to the economy is the 71,000-square-foot expansion of the Sargent Aerospace and Defense facility south of Cortaro Road near Interstate 10. With the opening of the facility coming soon, Wright estimated it would add another 250 jobs to the area.

Sargent already operates a 60,000-square-foot plant nearby at its company headquarters, 5675 W. Burlingame Road.

“The health center and the expansion projects add a great job base to the community,” said Wright. “They are two major success stories for us.”

In commercial development, Wright said LA Fitness is under construction at the Arizona Pavilions off Cortaro Road, and more shopping centers are under construction at Twin Peaks Parkway, which will serve as an addition to the existing retail facilities in the area.

In residential development, Marana is also seeing movement with some developments that earlier had appeared to be dead.

The town is in the process of negotiating a Community Facilities District plan with Grayhawk Development. The project once known as Saguaro Springs is now called Saguaro Bloom.

Empire and KB Homes first proposed the project in 2007. Empire filed bankruptcy in 2008.

Scottsdale developer Grayhawk later bought out the bank’s note and foreclosed on Empire’s interest in the property.

Marana Town Manager Gilbert Davidson said Grayhawk rescued the project, but has some work ahead. The original developer had started building the roads and platting the 2,500-home development. The property was abandoned, and now needs to be brought up to current building codes.

SR. Electrical Engineer Jobs in Tucson, Arizona

Senior Electrical Engineer

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This person would be responsible for the design, analysis, manufacturing and testing of electrical products. Contribute to business reputation and growth by providing expert guidance within the electrical engineering specialty. Design and develop projects requiring the application of engineering and business principles. Provide technical and administrative supervision for a team of engineers, specialists and technicians.


QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering required, MSEE preferred
- 10-15 years’ experience in Advanced Technology and Engineering; precision, automated optical equipment environment (motion control, microscopy, metrology, lithography, etc.).
- Strong understanding of Analog and Digital Design, Power, CCDs/Imaging devices, Embedded Processors, Image Processing, FPAs, CCDs, Motion Control.
- Individual contributor with leadership skills
- Proven leadership experience (approximately 2-4 direct reports with down-line responsibility for 6 people who are technicians, machinists, etc.)
- Hands-on, participatory, leadership style – more like a team Captain or Player/Coach than a hands-off Manager. (fairly extensive machine shop on-site)
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communications, interpersonal and people influence skills
- US Citizen or US Person (Green Card Holder)
- Character:
1. Open, honest, high-integrity
2. Passionate about technology and teamwork
3. Collaborative style – openly discusses and works to solve problems the best way for the company
4. Customer and Partner oriented
5. Disciplined and accountable (takes ownership)
6. Goal driven and focused on measurable results
7. Flexible, communicative, and open to input
8. Able to work autonomously in small, growth-stage company environment with minimal support

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Will regularly be exposed to a manufacturing environment with elevated levels of noise, dust, heat, etc. which could require the wearing of appropriate safety devices.

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