Electronic Engineer

Electronic Engineer

The Electronic Engineer defines and evaluates board and cable designs for system modules and components of multi-functional systems. This position will have a focus of developing electronic systems that may include low level motion controllers, sensor interfaces and data acquisition, and system test bed utilities for electro-mechanical systems. The resulting systems shall support system breadboard and prototype efforts through product verification, validation and release. The incumbent designs circuit boards and sub-systems of limited to moderate scope using CAD/CAE tools; plans and conducts tests to verify theoretical analysis; performs empirical analysis, interpreting and evaluating experimental data to formulate conclusions; documents and communicates designs, specifications and project status; fabricates breadboards and prototypes; develops test plans, test specifications and design verification experiments; and participates on multi-functional development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Define and evaluate designs for operating system modules and components of electro-mechanical engineering systems
• Communicate and provide input for project status and project schedule updates
• Document efforts via established procedures using CAD systems
• Transfer technical documentation (drawings, specifications) into revision control system including creating and assembling Document Change Orders (DCOs)
• Establish electrical engineering specifications
• Identify critical design factors and risks that impact customer needs and regulatory requirements
• Perform both empirical and theoretical analysis, interpret experimental data to formulate conclusions
• Fabricate breadboards and prototypes
• Develop test plans and test specifications
• Design verification experiments
• Participate on cross-functional teams
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Adhere to policies procedures and standards relating to Electronic Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience
• Understanding/Experience of instrumentation design including electrical and mechanical components, stepper and servo motor control, data acquisition, sensors
• Understanding/Experience with electronic design including programmable logic, analog circuit design, microcontrollers, interfaces
• Product design experience with electro-mechanical devices preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot/analyze problems, and make recommendations
• Self starter, sense of urgency to resolve issues and complete projects
• Work well with others, coordinate efforts with own and other departments
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft office applications
• Innovative out of the box thinker that gets things done
• Understanding of modern design concepts and the Product Life Cycle
• Knowledgeable in developing designs in a regulated environment
• Concentrates on key objectives despite distractions
• Overcomes potential stumbling blocks to achieve objectives
• Demonstrates awareness of informal structures in the organization, including relationships that influence how work gets done