Systems Engineer (Product Development & Sustaining)

ITW•Alameda, CA

2d•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

ITW is a Fortune 200 Manufacturing Company with fifty thousand employees worldwide. We are known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance. Electrostatics Division, part of Test, Measurement and Electronics segment is industry leading manufacturer and designer of static control devices for equipment makers and end users in the semiconductor and electronics industry. Electrostatics division revenues are ~$250MM per year and it is headquartered in Hatfield, PA USA. Division has operations in USA, Europe, China, and Asia, including nine manufacturing plants and 550 employees. Electrostatics division brands include: Simco-Ion, Eltex, Pillar Technologies, Teknek, Opto Diode, Vortec, Paxton, AEGIS). Job Summary: Simco-Ion Technology group located in Alameda CA, an ITW Company, a global leader in Static Control and Monitoring is seeking a Systems Engineer to support product development activities from early concept and prototyping through engineering release and production transition within the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) industry. This role emphasizes hands-on engineering work, system-level testing, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to ensure designs are manufacturable, reliable, and compliant. The Systems Engineer will also contribute to sustaining engineering efforts, including RMA analysis and continuous product improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required, Master's Degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or sustaining engineering roles.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and engineering release activities.
Familiarity with system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and engineering documentation.
Working knowledge of ECO/ECR processes and manufacturing handoff.
Exposure to RMA analysis and sustaining engineering required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, purchasing, and quality.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and common engineering tools (CAD, AutoCAD, SolidWorks etc.).
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment.
Adaptable to changing priorities
Proficient with standard Bench test equipment, i.e. Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ESD standards and electronics manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Product Development & Prototyping Support system-level product development activities from concept through engineering release.
Build, configure, and evaluate prototypes to validate system functionality, performance, and ESD requirements.
Assist in defining system requirements, interfaces, and performance criteria in collaboration with design engineers.
Participate in design reviews, providing system-level input on manufacturability, reliability, and testability.
Plan and execute functional, system-level, and validation testing on prototypes and pre-production units.
Develop and follow test procedures, document test results, observations, and recommendations.
Support design verification and validation activities prior to engineering release.
Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis during development and pilot builds.
Create, review, and maintain engineering documentation including BOMs, specifications, test reports, and manuals.
Support the engineering release process, ensuring documentation accuracy and configuration control.
Coordinate release activities with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality to ensure production readiness.
Support ECO/ECR activities resulting from design improvements or test findings.
Collaborate with manufacturing during prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up.
Support component selection and BOM development, including evaluation of alternate or replacement components.
Assist purchasing and suppliers with technical clarification during sourcing and qualification.
Provide sustaining engineering support for released products as needed.
Assist with RMA evaluations, hands-on testing, and failure analysis.
Contribute to RMA reports, corrective actions, and product improvement recommendations.
Support component lifecycle management, including EOL and obsolescence mitigation.
Support ISO and quality system requirements through proper documentation and testing practices.
Identify opportunities for design, reliability, cost, or process improvements.
Maintain working knowledge of ESD standards, materials, and applicable regulations