Product Engineer

Job Description: Product Engineer

Location: San Jose HiRel

Department: Operations

Reports To: Product & TestEngineering Manager, Juan Lopez

Summary:

The Product Engineer for high reliability Hybrid DC-DC converters for Space and Military applications supports the development and production of new devices and takes product engineering responsibility throughout the product life cycle - from development to production ramp-up and qualification. This position will have a direct impact on meeting our productivity targets and our customers' expectations.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for DC-DC products (documentation, troubleshooting, analysis, and qualification) to meet Production Yield Goals.

• Support production by troubleshooting DC-DC Converters, supporting functional tests, and providing trimming process guidance.
• Ensure non-conformances are resolved from failure mode to root cause through corrective and preventative action.
• Perform analyses (Stress and Thermal Analysis, MTBF -Reliability) as necessary.
• Design and develop test hardware, using Cadence Allegro, and perform simulations for analysis.
• Support the release of design packages and review customer specification datasheets.
• Support external tests, such as vibration and shock, and radiation tests, including Total Ionizing Dose (TID) and Single Event Effects (SEE).
• Develop and implement test fixtures for ATE (Chroma) conversion projects.
• Initiate, write & release new test programs to ensure timely new-product release to production.
• Perform test validation, improvement, qualification, and release to production per corporate standards and procedures.
• Work with operations to identify and document test improvement opportunities.
• Support the test engineering and design teams in defining proper test concepts.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Build meaningful and productive relationships with internal business partners.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using it for the benefit of 3rd parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Job Qualifications:

• Masters/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in related product and/or engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of electronic engineering principles in areas including analog and digital circuits, power supplies, and DC-DC converters.
• Experience in PCB schematic capture tools such as OrCAD / Cadence Allegro.
• Basic programming experience programming in C / C++, VBasic or Python, or LabView is a plus.
• Hands-on experience performing bench electrical measurements using signal generators, DVMs, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.

Job Skills:

• Design tools/fixtures with minimal guidance.
• Standard electronic laboratory equipment: (i.e. Oscilloscopes, Pulse/Signal Generators, Parametric Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc).
• Knowledge in semiconductor manufacturing is a plus.
• Fast technical document generation/modification CAD, Excel, and PCB software is a plus.
• Knowledge in military standards (MIL-PRF38534, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-STD-883, JSTD-001) is a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to align priorities in accordance with business goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player who enjoys working with different disciplines.
• High-energy, results-focused self-starter.
• Strong analytical ability and decision-making.
• Ability to exercise flexibility with quickly changing data requests.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal).

At Micross, our Core Values of integrity, communication, teamwork, quality and execution, self-discipline and accountability are cultivated throughout all levels of the organization. Micross provides a challenging and enjoyable workplace for members and supports the needs of the community.

Micross provides competitive benefits including medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, vision, company paid basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k with employer match, paid leave, vacation, holidays, generous tuition assistance, 529 College Savings, Pet insurance, Legal insurance, and a range of well-being programs available.


Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.