Electrical Design Engineer

1. JOB SUMMARY:

This individual designs electronic modules and instrument clusters that operates in an automotive environment. The individual shall also write product specifications, generate other applicable documentation, do customer presentations, prepare quotations, coordinate lab testing, travel when required, coordinate and provide validation, reliability and production support. Programming using C-language to support testing of microprocessor based products. The work is done in a team environment involving cooperation with customer marketing, quality, validation, mechanical, production and PCB layout individuals. Perform internal audits to comply with Annual Program (if you are appointed internal auditor). Initiates continual improvement within IATF 16949 and follows environmental requirements within ISO 14001. To fulfill the roles and responsibilities related to the protection of the environment.

The electrical engineer needs to be focused, result driven and capable to work alone and in a team environment. The engineer will be responsible for the design of new electronic products and follow the product to full production. Some product support will be required on existing products. This includes specification reviews, development program timelines and reports, design reviews, rapid prototype, documentation packages, preproduction builds and transfers to production.

1. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design the product following the standard electronic design process.
• Some project management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate the design concept and meet customer requirement using scientific method
• Test and validate the concept using quick turn PCBs.
• Support full design process
• Writes manufacture and test procedures and reports
• Participates in project teams and all activities related to the development of new electronic products
• Provides technical support to manufacturing, quality, software and mechanical teams
• Support team projects to successful and timely completion

1. EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

1. EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of engineering experience, with 3 in design of electronics components
• Technical experience preferable

1. KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of and ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices
• Understanding of signal conditioning
• Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques, and the ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical (hardware, application or operational) problems.
• Understanding of the technical language and writing approach, and the ability to write paper-based and on-line technical reference documentation (guidelines, standards, procedures, processes, applications, etc.)
• Ability to understand a device's compatibility with (i.e., no interference is caused by) its electromagnetic (EM) environment and ensure it does not emit levels of EM energy that cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) in other devices in the vicinity.
• Knowledge of product development methods and ability to research, identify and apply formal disciplines and best practices for improving the quality and costs related to product development.
• Good knowledge of technical English (verbal and writing). Spanish is an advantage but not required.

1. FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity of layout tools, experience with schematic capture and layout
• Understanding of the criticality of getting things done in spite of current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.
• Strong collaboration and understanding of effective communication; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems
• Ability and willingness to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.
• Understanding of the necessity of evolving the business to remain competitive and ability to understand, adapt oneself to, respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization.
• Knowledge of digital and analog electronics as well as microcontrollers.
• Team Work

1. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Solid understanding of Analog/Digital circuit
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit block design and their integration into products.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Electrical simulation tools (PSpice, Electrical)
• Six Sigma/ DOE/ Worst case analysis.
• Measurement and test equipment
• Computer literate (MS Office, Schematic capture)
• Programming languages: C, some assembler.
• Circuits simulation (P-Spice or similar)