What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Aptiv?
Essential Functions
Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Design and perform tests on terminals and wire assemblies to ensure compliance with various standards.
- Perform engineering tasks utilizing engineering and design software used for programmable logic controllers and operator interfaces for Q-Box soldering controllers.
- Integrate soldering equipment into new and/or existing assembly lines in accordance with codes, customer requirements, and specifications.
- Utilize engineering software to interface various machine controllers.
- Compile data and write reports for project testing.
- Determine cause for equipment failure and the parts needed for repair and/or equipment replacement.
- Prepare technical drawings and specifications for electrical systems.
- Prepare specifications for purchases of materials and equipment.
- Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
- Support research and development activities for new product technologies.
- Supervise or train project team members and area supervisors as necessary.
- Establish rapport with customers and develop business relationships within the customer’s organization.
- Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.
- Adhere to EMS and IATF 16949 Policies and Procedures.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned by the manager.
- Ability to read and write technical specifications and reports.
- Ability to proficiently use various company-related and external systems and databases.
- Ability to proficiently use computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, internal/external personnel, and suppliers.
- Ability to proficiently operate office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems).
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to meet time sensitive deadlines, be detail-oriented and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage several projects simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in manufacturing and/or the automotive industry preferred.
- Must have problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Must have understanding of electrical properties of materials.
- Must have excellent organizational and technical writing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Demonstrated proficiency with various Computer Aided Design (CAD-CAM) software (e.g., DraftSight, PLC Programming).
- Must be proficient with computers and demonstrated skills in office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.