Sr. Electrical Engineer

Gentex Corp•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

9d•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer will research, model and develop designs using existing / new technologies for use in new and continuing programs for aircrew and groundcrew applications. This position encompasses the technical leadership of guiding new product development from Concept stage into Full-Rate Production.

Requirements

BS degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related engineering / scientific field.
At least seven (7) years of direct experience in product design and new product development
Demonstrate strong ability to lead the transition of highly technical products from Concept stage to Production Readiness.
Solid understanding of embedded systems designs, (e.g. high-speed digital, analog, mixed-signal, power, FPGA, USB, UART, PID)
Working knowledge of PCB design with strong emphasis on signal integrity, power integrity, impedance control, design for EMC & ESD, reliability, and manufacturability
Strong ability to design, build, and test for various operating environments; including ICT and FCT, HALT, and HASS
Proficiency in NPD processes and production transfer; support tool design and process development through qualification
Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, manufacturers’ datasheets, VHDL and / or Verilog, PCB layout and stack ups, and other relevant technical documents to support tooling, and design reviews
Working knowledge / implementation of electrical and electronic design principles in hi-rel applications (e.g. IPC-610 & IPC-620)
Exceptional written and oral communication skills and proficiency in MS Office, and MS Projects or similar
Proficient in modeling & simulation, and statistical software (e.g. OrCAD, SPICE, Synopsys, Ansys HFSS, Python, MiniTab)
Detail oriented, self-motivated, results-driven and possess strong interpersonal and team skills
Work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects and prioritize daily activities. Make technical decisions within the scope of project and produce consistent, accurate and timely results
Understand low volume / high mix design and assembly principles with a focus on design for serviceability and manufacturability
Ability to lead / manage a team of Engineers and other technical staff
Ability to work on sustaining engineering activities as required
Familiarity with AS9100 procedures for Design Reviews, Inputs/Outputs, and New Product Introduction stages and gates to ensure meeting customer, product, and company contractual requirements, performance expectations and return on investment

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical leadership on new design and development programs
Execute NPD process in accordance with established procedures, with ownership of Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR / CDR). Support other reviews as necessary.
Responsible for technical design leadership on production support activities (continuous improvement efforts, corrective actions, failure and root cause analysis, etc.)
Responsible for appropriate details and quality of engineering documentation and communication, including internal / external customers, government representatives, and vendors.
Design products to meet cost, performance, weight, quality, reliability, safety and schedule requirements
Participate in requirements reviews, technical writing and costing activities during proposal (RFP / RFQ) efforts
Lead interdisciplinary engineering teams to disseminate electrical and electronic design requirements and features, establishing viability of overall design approach and guide planning and / or directions
High competency for design work ranging from conceptual studies, system trade analysis, design generation, design trouble shooting to detailed design, procurement and risk analysis
Generate all supporting documentation (e.g. technical reports, preferred procedures and recommended solutions)
Lead teams and participate in guiding planning that relates to electrical elements of O2 mask and support systems
Participate / lead integrated product development teams addressing manufacturing issues and related technical / manufacturing risks. Incorporate design for manufacturability concepts into product designs
Stay current on breath-delivery technologies, applicable industry standards, and electronics technology advancements
Investigate / recommend new relevant technologies
Initiate and / or review changes to engineering drawings or process documentation