Engineer.Electrical I

INVACARE•Elyria, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer I is a key project team member who provides design engineering leadership throughout concept and feasibility to help ensure key product specifications are achieved. The role supports electrical product design and development, including control-system software integration, investigation and resolution of electronic field issues, and research and integration of new battery technologies. It also contributes to new-product concept development, configuration matrices, testing, and technical direction for electrical designs and product components or systems. The engineer supports existing products through engineering documentation and consultation to Operations, Marketing, Technical Services, and other groups. With limited direction, the role may lead or perform product-development activities from concept through final drawing release and the first production run. These activities include agreeing on functional specifications with Marketing; developing and managing schedules; designing and documenting concepts and prototypes; planning and conducting tests; assessing risk; verifying requirements; investigating verification failures; supporting product phases from concept through development and verification; and releasing accurate, complete, timely drawings. The position includes embedded firmware development and C++ programming, electrical-system support across products, and ownership of project timing and successful completion. The engineer ensures required training is identified and completed for direct reports, follows Invacare’s quality system, and works with QA/RA to support applicable domestic and international safety and quality standards. The role also contributes to an inclusive, collaborative team environment and takes on new responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of product engineering experience in a team-based environment.
Proven engineering expertise in relevant areas such as software, motors, control systems, batteries, switches, or PLCs.
Knowledge of and experience with current and best-practice software design and testing techniques and methodologies.
Strong knowledge of relevant software tools, analysis equipment, measurement tools and techniques, test methods, industry standards, and industry best practices.
High proficiency using PC design tools to create prototypes and communicate design concepts to other functional departments.
Knowledge of and experience performing product verification.
Experience with an Engineering Change process and manufacturing Bill of Materials.
Ability to create layouts and detailed drawings sufficient to generate prototypes and communicate design concepts to other functional departments.
Effective communication skills.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated project leadership skills.
Strong investigative, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong sense of ownership and thoroughness, with high attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and make decisions.
Strong customer focus and recognition of internal and external needs.
Passion for technology.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering leadership in control-system software integration.
Troubleshoot and resolve electronic field issues, including emissions and immunity issues.
Research and integrate new battery technologies.
Lead the organization and development of concepts for new products.
Create configuration matrices and perform testing.
Maintain technical expertise in electrical design and product components or systems, and provide strategic direction in those areas.
Support existing products with engineering documentation and day-to-day consultation to Operations, Marketing, Technical Services, and other groups.
Lead or perform product-development activities through final drawing release and the first production run.
Agree on functional specifications with Marketing.
Create development schedules and obtain management approval.
Develop concepts and prototypes, including planning, design, documentation, code creation, review, and communication.
Build and test prototypes.
Develop and execute test protocols, test plans, and risk assessments.
Perform product testing and verification.
Use traceability for requirement verification and change-impact analysis.
Diagnose and investigate verification failures.
Provide electrical-system support across products.
Support concept solution development in the S2 phase and transition to development S3a and verification S3b phases.
Release accurate, complete, and timely prints to support project timelines.
Hold periodic review meetings with functional groups.
Perform embedded firmware development and C++ programming.
Take ownership of project timing and successful product completion.
Ensure required training is identified and completed for direct reports.
Ensure product-development processes and activities conform to Invacare’s quality system.
Work proactively with QA/RA to ensure product-development processes and activities meet appropriate domestic and international safety and quality standards.
Help develop a team environment that values diversity and makes effective use of individuals’ strengths.
Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, creativity, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.