Job SummaryThe associate at this level applies a solid foundation of engineering experience to solving increasingly more difficult assignments, managing multiple priorities, and leveraging known resources (with minimal amounts of direct supervision). The types of problems include existing product, new products, and/or as-yet-undeveloped ideas that begin to focus more on system or sub-system solutions rather than component-specific problems. This work is performed on multifunctional development teams.Essential Job Functions *Tests complete electronic systems, products/product families of large scope for products ranging from simple products to complex systems.Reviews and analyzes test data, prepares graphs or charts and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.Creates and implements test plans to ensure products meet defined quality standards.Supports and/or audits manufacturing and assembly activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design specifications and customer expectations.Investigates and solves problems that affect scrap, safety, warranty/reliability, and product cost for new and/or existing products.Practices use of New Product Development processes and methods, engineering tools, and related industry standards as required.Designs and implements robust solutions to reduce equipment downtime and to make equipment safe, through collaboration with engineering and operations.Integrates equipment for process improvements and new automation projects.*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.Education & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required and 5-8 years’ experience in a related field, or AE/AEET/Vocational School in Electronics and 2-5 years’ experience in a related field.Solid electronic engineering experience; tests components and systems with little supervisory technical oversight.Experience and knowledge working with electromechanical types of components and/or subsystems.Strong understanding and working knowledge of appropriate industry standards and regulatory requirements.Strong working knowledge of schematics and electronic design standards, able to fully understand PCB documentation packages with no assistance.Strong understanding of different manufacturing methods and ability to produce feasible design solutions for multi-component assemblies with minimal engineering oversight.Experience handling moderately complex engineering issues and problems.Presentation skills that allow for the effective communication of project status and product issues.Ability and experience handling complex issues and problems.Strong understanding of control systems and industrial automation.Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointStrong AutoCAD Electrical (as required)Strong Altium Designer or other similar CAD software (as required)Strong Oracle Agile or other similar PLM/PDM software package (as required)Strong Programming SLC-500, MicroLogix PLC’s (as required)Strong understanding of PCB design and layout standardsStrong understanding of electronic inspection methods.Able to take project assignments and carry them through to successful implementation with minimal supervisory oversight.Able to coach and influence more junior-level team membersStrong math and analytical skillsStrong problem solving and trouble shooting skillsSkill and experience documenting test results and trends with graphs and chartsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent listening skills and ability to answer questions in a clear and easy to understand mannerOperational EquipmentProficient at using measurement tools such as DVMs, oscilloscopes and other test equipment. Work Environment and Physical DemandsWork EnvironmentQuality Control: Fast-paced, standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required. Physical DemandsQuality Control: Medium, lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 70 lbs. #RDST