Electrical Engineer

---

Job description

Electrical Engineer
BRADENTON • Engineering
Description
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for research or development work, solution of problems, design, and testing of new products, components, and systems involving the application of electric and electronic principles to increase the production quality, efficiency, or volume of the Company's products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze field failures and manufacturing problems, suggest and implement improvements to correct design or process deficiencies that affect quality, cost, and customer experience.
Plant-wide support of electronics engineering and assisting manufacturing team with technical questions and issue resolution.
Support existing products including an update of components due to life curves or system upgrades
Modifying and providing drawings to other departments (AutoCAD, PCAD, etc.)
Design hardware, software, and layout circuit boards for new and sustaining projects
Recommend and implement cost-savings measures for designs and processes
Handle engineering changes for new and existing designs
Suggest creative improvements to new and existing products
Complete circuit simulations, schematic capture, component selection, prototype builds and testing, circuit board layouts, worst case tolerance analysis, failure modes, and effects analysis, verification and validation test plans, and testing.
Work with other engineers and disciplines to ensure successful integration of design into product and into manufacturing.
Participate in the system-level design of new products to assure testability and component selection is compatible with processes.
Design, build and implement automated calibration and test equipment
Develop control plans (in-process and at receiving) and work instructions to effectively monitor and control the quality at the assembly level
Troubleshoot quality problems for internal and external customers.
Assist with supplier development in the electronics area
Develop testing and inspection parameters to ensure a high level of quality control at the assembly level (gauging, test equipment, error proofing)
Accurate product specifications and delivery dates.
Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering and 5 years experience in electrical/ electronic engineering applications (manufacturing).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Comprehensive knowledge of analog and digital circuit design

Experience with:

PCB layout software (Altium Designer or PCAD preferred)
Surface-mount components and assemblies
Circuit board layout and assembly
Bench testing and troubleshooting
CAN-based products
Designing to meet EMC requirements, susceptibility, and immunity
Analog simulation skills with SPICE based tools
Designs including Digital Signal Processors
Magnetics design
Problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5-Whys, CEDAC, and DMAIC
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to read and understand schematics
Disciplined and logical thinking, testing, and documentation skills
Ability to diagnose and repair electronic manufacturing test equipment
Experience with ICT equipment
Proficient computer skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and balance priorities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment across all functions of the business
Self-motivated team player with a sense of urgency
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of Cost of Quality
Follows established methods and processes including safety and security procedures
Supports Company goals and objectives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear. The employee will occasionally be required to bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is in an office setting with standard office lighting, equipment, and a quiet noise level.