Hardware Engineer I

Panasonic•Irvine, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs engineering design and development of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and test equipment used to test and validate In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). Responsibilities include circuit design and layout, requirements analysis, equipment evaluation, prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and qualification. Works with Product Engineering to analyze LRU test requirements and develop test solutions. Supports manufacturing, production, repair, and sustaining activities for GSE.

Requirements

Highly proficient in designing and developing requirements from specifications, oral instructions, or preliminary sketches.
Advanced ability to design, analyze circuits and equipment using conventional and computerized techniques.
Advanced ability to develop and implement test methods and procedures.
Advanced skill level in preparing technical reports and documentation for submission to management.
Proficient with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Electronic Engineering field.
Ability to perform as a technical expert and a source of information.
Demonstrated experience providing identifiable contributions to the success of a specific product/project.
A Certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Uses professional concepts and applie company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Develop solutions to clearly defined problems of moderate to diverse scope. Analysis involves selecting the best alternative method or process from among several existing alternatives or based on evaluation of identifiable factors.
BS, BSEE, MSEE or related engineering degree. Graduate coursework is desirable.
1-3 years’ experience in areas such as higher mathematics, electronics, mechanics and circuit design.
Ability to travel to Japan and other domestic and international locations as required approximately 5% of the time.

Responsibilities

Designs and develop test equipment and test specifications for In Flight Entertainment (IFE) Line Replaceable Units (LRU).
Design & development including layout, analysis, evaluation, prototype build and electromechanical components and systems.
Performs qualitative and quantitative tests to determine properties, characteristics, and performance of materials, circuits, mechanisms, assemblies and Test Units.
Design and develop electronic circuits and assemblies.
Record and analyze test data. Select hardware and material assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.
Validate the GSE software functionality according to established test matrix.
Apply standard mathematical and hands-on techniques, procedures and criteria to engineering assignments.
Follows all departmental QOP and WI processes to ensure all documentation is completed and released on time.
Work directly with Assembly technicians, or other technical support personnel as required in the Prototype and Production of the GSE.
Take ownership of GSE designs from concept through prototype, qualification, production, and sustaining.
Support solution while giving consideration to form, fit, function, weight, product ability, manufacturing, product marketing and cost.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Obsolescence, Product Planning, Material Planning, and suppliers on GSE components and production requirements.
Repair and sustain GSE products and ensure product manufacturability.
Develop and maintain design and development schedules with the Project Manager or independently as required.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off for exempt salaried employees.
14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days for non-exempt hourly employees, with accrual rate increasing with tenure.
11 company paid holidays per year.
Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Additional compensation for operational positions working on holidays.
Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser.
Dental PPO and DMO options.
Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, fully vested from day 1.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program (for Washington residents only).