Electrical Engineer III

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Electrical Engineer III Department:

Classification: Exempt – Full-Time Approved By: Human Resources

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports To: Vice President of Engineering

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION PURPOSE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Develops, assembles, procures or modifies existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficent production methods
• Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
• Fabricates and assembles prototypes, test equipment and engineering models
• Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers
• Maintains equipment by competing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs
• Solders through hole and surface mount components to prototype PCB
• Terminates wiring harnesses using crimping tools or soldering equipment
• Reads, edits and creates wire diagrams and schematics
• Demonstrated proficiency with analog and digital circuit analysis
• Reads, analyzes and interprets scientific and technical journals; responds to common inquiries or complaints from internal or external customers; effectively presents information to management
• Solves practical probloems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interprets instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Works with probability and statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Cultivates a culture that ssures effective cross functional team work
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values
• Performs job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies and troubleshoots process, material or equipment problems to minimize down time, optimize performance and improve quality
• Designs, builds and implements production and engineering electro-mechanical fixtures
• Coordinates and/or executes fixture calibration in the lab
• Assists in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause
• Manages stock inventory by checking current levels, anticipating future needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of stock
• All other duties as assigned

Schedule:

• 9/80 work schedule
• Monday – Friday
• Overtime may be required as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in related discipline; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical and technical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.