What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Product Introduction Engineer position at NEL Frequency Controls?
NEL Frequency Controls, powered by Abracon
Burlington, WI location
NEL Frequency Controls is a leading manufacturer of frequency control products, specializing in ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators. NEL has been a presence in Burlington, WI, for over 50 years, establishing itself as a key player in the electronics industry, particularly in the military, aerospace, and high-tech sectors.
Location: Burlington, WI, Hybrid (up to50% Work-from-home)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer with experience in oscillator components to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in electronic component/Sub System design, with a strong focus on design for manufacturing (DFM) and transitioning products from development to full-scale production.
This role requires a deep understanding of oscillator system design principles, tight-tolerance component design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, performance, and reliability.
This position is on-site in Burlington, WI, with the option of up to 50% Work-from-home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the detailed design of oscillator components including electrical performance, mounting, interconnects, and thermal management of component and high-level assemblies, to ensure robust production capability and yields
- Develop and release detailed 2D/3D CAD models and drawings (e.g., Autodesk Fusion-360, Altium, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Apply DFM and DFA principles to optimize designs for cost-effective and scalable production
- Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to transition designs to production
- Conduct tolerance stack-ups, FEA simulations (as needed), and material selection to meet performance and reliability goals
- Collaborate with electrical and systems engineering teams to ensure mechanical-electrical integration of oscillator components
- Support prototype builds, first article inspections, and design verification/validation activities
- Interface with vendors to evaluate manufacturing capabilities and drive continuous improvement
- Create and maintain documentation including design reports, BOMs, assembly instructions, and change orders
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in product design, preferably in oscillator, RF, or precision timing products
- Proven experience in design for manufacturing (DFM) and transitioning designs to volume production
- Proficient in CAD software and PLM systems
- Strong understanding of materials, SMT and precision manufacturing techniques
- Experience with tolerance analysis, GD&T, and ASME/ISO drawing standards
- Familiarity with electronic packaging, thermal management, and vibration considerations
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience working in a regulated or high-reliability environment (e.g., aerospace, defense, telecom)
- Familiarity with oscillator technologies such as OCXO, TCXO, or quartz crystal-based designs
- Knowledge of environmental testing, shock and vibration standards, thermal cycling, etc.
- United States Citizen [as some of the projects may require clearance
Come join our team!
Excellence through teamwork drives the company culture at NEL. We provide opportunities and support for your professional growth and empower each other in exercising our individual strengths. We value a good work/life balance.
