Electrical Engineer
Summary:
Provides electrical engineering support to R&D projects for new product development and existing product expansions. Performs skilled electrical/electronic design duties with the use of applicable hardware tools/equipment under moderate engineering guidance.
Essential Functions:
- Actively participates and provides guidance in the development efforts from concepts to implementation as a project member and an individual
- Decomposes system requirements into straightforward subsystem and/or electrical specifications and rudimentary designs.
- Generates schematic and related files that are ready for PCB layout
- Drive PCB layout to the release of a PCBA fabrication package
- Apply theoretical and hands-on electrical support to identify problems and accomplish tasks
- Develop and execute test documentation for electrical designs
- Understand and follow Client processes, design practices, and documentation templates
- Perform and/or direct engineering documentation in Client ERP: create/change material, BOM, plans, and reports; process change orders; and design reviews
- Collaborate with other engineers and departments to advance projects/tasks
- Time management of several assignments having varing scope and limited complexity
- Demonstrates and uses in-depth skills and knowledge in area of expertise
- Interface with external design partners and suppliers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree and minimum of 4 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline.
Knowledge and experience in the following electrical areas:
- Analog design and troubleshooting related to electromechanical devices
- Digital and firmware design and troubleshooting related to microcontrollers
- Basic software design
- Basic wired connectivity and communication with emphassis on LAN, RS485, I2C, and SPI.
- Basic wireless connectivity and communication with emphassis on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
- Basic understanding and implementation of RFID
- Schematic, PCB, and PCBA design
- Basic product Safety and Compliance design and mitigation
- Knowledge in the use of the laboratory tools: oscilllscope, DMM, variable DC power supply, etc.
- Knowledge in the use of the computer tools: schematic capture, board layout, simulation, etc.
- Demonstrates interactive verbal and written communication skills and leadership