Electrical Engineer

Horton Pedestrian Access Solutions, a division of Overhead Door Corporation, with multiple service locations, and more than 200 value-adding distribution partners across North America, Horton Pedestrian Access Solutions addresses a broad range of specialty door and access applications under the brands Horton Automatics, Won-Door, and Door Services Corporation. Horton’s breadth of solutions enables architects to achieve their unique design vision, combining exceptional functionality and code compliance with elegant and flexible designs. Horton Automatics brand provides the broadest portfolio of automatic doors in the industry, which specialty applications for healthcare, security, and office buildings.As an Electrical Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality electronic solutions. You will be responsible for solving complex problems, design clean and efficient PCB’s, and ensuring the delivery of electronic products or peripherals that meet business requirements and user needs. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.Qualifications5+ years' experience managing large, highly visible projects with multiple vendors in engineering and technology.Design of system level electronic PCB assemblies, preferably including motor controls.Component level troubleshooting ability.Ability to provide leadership on electrical design projects.PMI certification is preferred.Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.Product design background encompassing embedded microcontrollers.Knowledgeable in C / C++ firmware development.Additional Beneficial skillsBusiness development and product management background, with experience developing product plans and strategy workGather the Voice of the Customer input and develop Customer Fitness for Use CriteriaCollect and analyze feedback from customers, stakeholders, and other teams to shape requirements, features, and end productsDevelop product requirements and multi-year roadmapsDetermine specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction, through launch and commercializationEnsure products and releases are launched correctly and on scheduleEducationBS / MS in Electrical EngineeringTravelTravel on occasions determined by project activity and field product support.This travel would include international travel to Horton mfg. plant in MX.Travel 10%As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.ResponsibilitiesDesignsprinted circuit boards (PCBs) from schematic to outsource packages for vendor evaluation of electronic control systems utilizing microcontrollers in conjunction with Software engineers for the operation, monitoring and troubleshooting of automated entrance doors.Designs motor drive circuits primarily for brush type DC motorsDesigns data communication capability into hardware designs allowing door controls to communicate via Modbus, Canbus or TCP/IP protocol with external systemsDesign of peripheral boards or products that may work with a control or be independent.Works with vendors to ensure that controls meet specifications, reduce costs, resolve issues and improve reliability.Coordinates activities with engineering and marketing team members to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget; reviews status reports prepared by the project personnel and modifies schedule or plan as required.Establishes and maintains contacts with internal and external customers, to provide information, gain acceptance and support of the project, and ensure that the project meets the customer needs.Hands on Prototyping of design concepts and testing of controls or peripheral board or products to validate design.Assists Technical support troubleshoot field difficulties as requiredAssists vendors identify alternate electronic parts for cost reduction or during times of availability issues.Advises engineering and marketing teams on potential product improvements.Reports project status to senior management in a concise and clear manner.Full timePosting Date: