Design Engineer

Summary
The Design Engineer III is responsible for developing, integrating, and supporting hardware and embedded firmware for new product development and sustaining engineering projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a degree in BSEE, Computer Science, or similar
• Must have a proficient knowledge of common electronic circuits
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally in person or by other electronic means
• Must possess strong time management skills
• Must be committed to continual growth and improvement
• Must be self-driven
• Preferred: a knowledge of common manufacturing processes, as related to component insertion (placement) on printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic assemblies and subassemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies

Responsibilities:

• General and specialized circuit and system design
• Analysis of general and specialized components, circuits, signals, and systems
• Circuit simulation using SPICE modeling
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
• Hardware and system development and integration
• Hardware troubleshooting and analysis using common electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators
• Embedded firmware development, primarily in embedded C/C++ programming languages
• Embedded firmware debugging and analysis using ICE, JTAG debuggers, and data monitors
• Calculate voltage, current and power requirements for components, circuits, and systems
• Use both basic and complex math to solve problems
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, manufacturing, documentation, software) for the purpose of new and sustaining product development,
  troubleshooting, and manufacturing
• Work closely with engineers to select components, parts, and materials
• Participate in frequent group discussions related to technology and product development
• Participate in both peer and management-led design reviews
• Present design strategies and proposals to peers and management in both group and private settings
• Stay current on market related news, product use cases, and usage criteria as it pertains to new product development
• Stay current on the latest technical innovations as related to the electrical engineering discipline
• Perform advanced research, explore & prove out new technologies in the market, microprocessors & microcontrollers, and processes for inclusion in future projects
• Support pre-compliance testing for EMI/EMC compliance and certification of product at external certified labs
• Interface with diagnostics and communication systems (CAN/LIN) and Software tools (Kvaser/PCAN/CANalyzer)
• Aid in the mentoring of newer engineers
• Be an engineering representative across the organization and with customers