Sr. R&D Electrical Design Engineer
Self-directed technical lead for hands-on design of complex electronic circuits (mixed, digital and analog) with program responsibility from concept to production.
Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Perform project planning and estimating tasks during product development.
2. Design and/or modify electronic/electrical controls, systems, modules, and assemblies with consideration given to environmental/safety conditions and systems integration.
3. Make necessary calculations, preliminary sketches, and material specifications based on engineering data, manuals, diagrams, verbal and/or written instruction, and defined concepts.
4. Directly contribute to board layout, programming, and/or control systems with ability to make changes in native software (schematic capture and board layout); drive change and creation of system architectures.
5. Understand and utilize appropriate product development tools and/or direct work of outside contractors (e.g. circuit analysis, component selection, circuit simulation, CFD, etc.) to identify specifications, design components and systems, and finalize/validate designs.
6. Write effective reports regarding project status.
7. Interface with Company departments regarding the development and completion of engineering projects.
8. Prepare project documentation including instructions for service and repair manuals.
9. Provide field technical assistance concerning problems encountered with customer installations and repair.
10. Interact and communicate with all levels of employees within the Company, as well as suppliers, customers and peers effectively.
11. Comply with policies, procedures, standards and rules of the Company.
12. Maintain quality assurance policy consistent with ISO standards.
13. Maintain work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
14. Punctual, regular and consistent attendance.
15. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Experience :

• Minimum ten years relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment •Critical thinking and analytical skills a must •Experience in PCB development software a must •Experience with AutoCad and Inventor 3-D modeling software a plus •Familiarity with DCS, PLC, and current loop control systems desired •Design with uPs, analog and digital I/O, power supplies and serial comm using SPI, I2C, and USB desired •Experience with process instrumentation preferred •Familiarity with intrinsic safe design practices preferred •Soldering, assembly, and repair with THT and SMT components desired •PCB level and System level troubleshooting desired •Ability to build models and functional prototypes desired •Failure Mode Analysis experience a plus •Familiarity in C programming a plus •Proficient in MS Office products

Physical and Technical Environment :

• Minimal lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally. •Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop in a normal office environment. •Ability to routinely travel throughout multi-floor office and shop area, walking, climbing stairs, utilizing elevator. •Normal vision and manual dexterity. •Must respond to changing requirements and working conditions. •Minimal travel required, exposure to varying environments and cultures at the job site, changing deadlines, strict time constraints.

Required Education :

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or 10 years of related experience required.Additional licenses, certifications, or additional education preferred. Able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in Standard English.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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