Engineering Manager

Brains Workgroup•Huntington Station, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

One of our clients, a major electronics manufacturer is looking for a talented Engineering Manager for a permanent position with excellent compensation package and benefits. This role is responsible for working closely with Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) design, project management, quality, mechanical design, and RF test teams to transition products from the development phase to the production phase. The Engineering Manager owns MMIC test board development, production test fixture development, production test plan creation, and analysis of production test data. They also assist the quality team in moving the product through qualification. A good understanding of the product lifecycle from conception to development to production release is required, especially related to GaAs and GaN MMICs. This position is accountable for the design, build, and validation of Test Boards (TB) and Test Fixtures (TF), and the successful completion of product qualification and final production documentation. The position requires the ability to meet deadlines and resolve performance issues with established autonomy.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in a supervisory position with experience managing a multi-functional engineering development group.
Demonstrated ability to manage a team of engineers to create & support the activities during the life cycle of products, from conception through production within stated time frames.
Good understanding of RF and Microwave test equipment such as PNA-X, Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Meters etc.
Must be able to work with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks to verify drawings.
Experience with circuit level analysis tools such as ADS, MWO or equivalent.
Experience with 3D EM simulation tools such as HFSS, CST or equivalent.
Strong statistical skills.
Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
BS in Electrical Engineering required.

Nice To Haves

MS preferred.
Past experience working for an ISO company that practices LEAN manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop TB needed to verify functionality of the MMIC in both die and packaged form.
Work with CAD team to create formal drawings of the PCB.
Work with Mechanical design team to create formal drawings for the base plate and other mechanical components.
Work with Project Management team to ensure BOM components are in stock; if not work with Purchasing to order as necessary.
Create assembly drawings for assembling the TB including base plate, PCB, SMT components, RF and DC connectors etc.
Work with assembly team to build the TB.
Work with MMIC design team to verify functionality of the TB on the RF test bench; should be capable of using equipment like Network Analyzer to verify TB.
Translate the TB into production TF; work closely with design and test teams to implement solutions.
Work with Design, CAD, Mechanical, PM, Assembly and Test teams to build and test the TF.
Formulate and perform gauge R&R studies of TF to ensure repeatability and reproducibility.
Create production test plans.