Electrical Engineer

JOB SUMMARY: Electrical/Electronic Engineer responsible for the design, development, and sustaining of high-performance marine and industrial displays, gauges, and controls. Design and validate new designs. Improve current designs as issues are identified. Provide design support for manufacturing.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Design hardware, software, and layout circuit boards for new and sustaining projectsRecommend and implement cost-savings measures for designs and processesDevelop and implement engineering changes for new and existing designsPropose product improvements to new and existing productsAnalyze 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.Creation and maintenance of specifications, schematics, wire harness drawings and other technical product documentation.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 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 equipmentDevelop control plans (in-process and at receiving) and work instructions to effectively monitor and control the quality at the assembly levelSupport Quality in 8D investigations and supplier development Develop testing and inspection parameters to ensure a high level of quality control at the assembly level (gauging, test equipment, error proofing)Other related duties may be assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 5 years’ experience in industry.QUALIFICATIONS:Comprehensive knowledge of analog and digital circuit design of embedded systems. Automotive or Marine experience is a plus. Experience with:Ability to read and understand schematicsElectronic design capture software (Altium Designer preferred) Surface-mount components and assembliesCircuit board layout and assemblyBench testing and troubleshootingNMEA, J1939 CAN-based protocols and HW designDesigning to meet EMC requirements, susceptibility, and immunityAnalog simulation skills with SPICE based toolsProblem-solving tools such as 8D, 5-Whys, CEDAC, and DMAICOTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Disciplined and logical thinking, testing, and documentation skillsAbility to diagnose and repair electronic manufacturing test equipmentExperience with ICT equipmentProficient computer skillsExcellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and balance prioritiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environment across all functions of the businessSelf-motivated team player with a sense of urgencyExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsFamiliarity with Six Sigma concepts and methodsFollows established methods and processes including safety and security proceduresSupports Company goals and objectivesPHYSICAL 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.