SUMMARY Works with a group of more senior Electrical Engineers to complete detailed designs of avionics and lighting circuitry. Assists in prototype circuit evaluation and system conception. Individual designs and develops analog/digital circuits for use in lighting system power supplies, battery back-up systems, testers, and other products as necessary. Prepares schematics, parts lists, specifications, and environmental test reports as related to their designs which may include reliability predictions, failure modes and effects analysis. May perform other duties as may be assigned or apparent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs detailed circuit design and documentation for power supply and lighting systems. Supports R&D activities and prototype development of circuit designs as well as assists in environmental testing of systems. Provides support and guidance for Printed Wiring Board (PWB) layout developed for this individual’s circuit design. Primary design responsibility includes portions of larger system design, test equipment, prototypes and component selection. Interacts with other company functions/disciplines on an occasional basis. May be required to interface with customer on occasion during design review meetings. Communicates environmental concerns to supervisor or staff manager, participates in scheduled training classes, complies with the guidance or approved procedures provided to them, and provides feedback to improve the effectiveness of the Environmental Management System. Applies Continuous Improvement (CI) methods in new product development including Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Test (DFT) and Design for manufacturing (DFM).
SUMMARY
Works with a group of more senior Electrical Engineers to complete detailed designs of avionics and lighting circuitry. Assists in prototype circuit evaluation and system conception. Individual designs and develops analog/digital circuits for use in lighting system power supplies, battery back-up systems, testers, and other products as necessary.
Prepares schematics, parts lists, specifications, and environmental test reports as related to their designs which may include reliability predictions, failure modes and effects analysis.
May perform other duties as may be assigned or apparent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs detailed circuit design and documentation for power supply and lighting systems.
Supports R&D activities and prototype development of circuit designs as well as assists in environmental testing of systems.
Provides support and guidance for Printed Wiring Board (PWB) layout developed for this individual’s circuit design.
Primary design responsibility includes portions of larger system design, test equipment, prototypes and component selection.
Interacts with other company functions/disciplines on an occasional basis.
May be required to interface with customer on occasion during design review meetings.
Communicates environmental concerns to supervisor or staff manager, participates in scheduled training classes, complies with the guidance or approved procedures provided to them, and provides feedback to improve the effectiveness of the Environmental Management System.
Applies Continuous Improvement (CI) methods in new product development including Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Test (DFT) and Design for manufacturing (DFM).
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering. History of successful product design activities. Must have circuit design experience and power supply system environments. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Fundamental circuit design skills and knowledge of analog and digital circuits. Some experience in analysis and schematic layout software packages. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, and some types of electrical analysis software. Excellent oral and presentation skills. Willing to travel on occasion to testing labs, Customer facilities, or aircraft maintenance facilities. Must be willing to work as part of a design group, but be willing to grow in skill and education at job. There will be some computer work and drawing interpretation, which requires some fundamental typing skills as well as a familiarity with schematics or Engineering drawings. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is required to sit and talk or hear most of the time. The employee is occasionally required to lift weight and/or exert force of up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hazards associated with the manufacturing operations such as electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may require the use of hearing protection in designated areas of the machine shop or while operating machinery requiring the use of hearing protection. The employee is located in a cubical environment with printers, copiers, scanners, and associate personnel in close proximity.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering. History of successful product design activities. Must have circuit design experience and power supply system environments.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Fundamental circuit design skills and knowledge of analog and digital circuits. Some experience in analysis and schematic layout software packages. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, and some types of electrical analysis software. Excellent oral and presentation skills. Willing to travel on occasion to testing labs, Customer facilities, or aircraft maintenance facilities. Must be willing to work as part of a design group, but be willing to grow in skill and education at job. There will be some computer work and drawing interpretation, which requires some fundamental typing skills as well as a familiarity with schematics or Engineering drawings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is required to sit and talk or hear most of the time. The employee is occasionally required to lift weight and/or exert force of up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hazards associated with the manufacturing operations such as electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may require the use of hearing protection in designated areas of the machine shop or while operating machinery requiring the use of hearing protection. The employee is located in a cubical environment with printers, copiers, scanners, and associate personnel in close proximity.