Electrical Design Engineer

Standex•Concord, NH

151d

About The Position

The Electrical Design Engineer creates design specifications for a range of electromechanical components, especially designs involving magnetic field mapping and analysis, electromagnetic system modeling, and the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy using magnetic principles. The role works with internal and external customers to establish design specifications and maintain customer engineering relationships. The engineer completes proposals, prototypes, test plans, and reports to deliver products that meet customer specifications. They are responsible for product design from concept through production and provide ongoing design support after launch. The role also collaborates across functions to support product releases, manufacturing, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program preferred; direct experience and qualifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree in an engineering program.
Knowledge of coil, transformer, and inductor design.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
Understanding of 2D/3D modeling software, finite element analysis, and simulation software.
Ability to read and create detailed technical wiring diagrams, schematics, and bills of materials.
Understanding of statistical methods and tools.
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple work efforts and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
Strong self-management skills, including accountability, self-motivation, and time management.
Strong organizational skills and a process-oriented mindset.
Strong analytical methodology and problem-solving skills.
Solid verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in an Electrical Engineering program accredited by ABET.

Responsibilities

Create new mechanical and electrical component designs, including concept development.
Translate customer specifications into cost-efficient, manufacturable assemblies.
Provide ongoing design support for existing products after launch.
Adapt existing designs to meet new customer requirements and applications.
Generate costing information for internally designed and customer-designed solutions.
Coordinate prototyping with internal and external partners and communicate risks or delays.
Establish test requirements and assist with prototype testing to verify conformance to specifications.
Create and process ECNs/ECOs to keep released documentation controlled and accurate.
Review and prepare drawings, establish product standards and specifications, and maintain accurate documentation.
Review designs for accuracy, feasibility, economics, and conformity with engineering best practices.
Perform reverse engineering to determine product specifications and materials.
Review, understand, and support customer program requirements for existing and new designs.
Serve as a technical customer interface to establish performance and cost targets and execute product launches or changes while maintaining customer engineering relationships.
Understand and ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies and procedures.
Design to meet agency requirements and work with third-party testing agencies to achieve compliance.
Coordinate across functions to relay and document information for smooth product releases to production.
Provide internal and external customers with technical information, engineering recommendations, action plans, and risk identification and evaluation.
Assist commercial and technical personnel with program feasibility assessments and proposals.
Support development and implementation of engineering best practices, standards, policies, and procedures.
Support lean methodologies, including Daily Visual Management, A3 Problem Solving, and Kaizen.
Perform other duties as assigned.