Electrical Engineer at APN Software Services, Inc.

Job title: Electrical Engineer

Duration: 6 Months Contract to hire

Location: Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Description:

Working hours: 8 - 5 pm

Likely to convert to FT based on performance

Must be onsite first few weeks for training, can transition to remote based on performance and manager's approval

Must have: Circuit board design skills (PCB), trouble shooting skills, experience in engineer change order (ECO, sometimes called ECN)

Travel Requirement (5%): Must be available to travel 20 - 30 miles to testing sites or to meet with vendors. Mileage reimbursement will be provided

Interview will be onsite

The Electrical Engineer position is responsible for the sustaining engineering, design, development, and verification of YSI sensors and measurement instruments. This role reports to the Engineering Manager, Business Continuity & Improvements (BC&I)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Job Specifications and Work Performed:

• Evaluate field failures, warranty claims, or issues with current product performance for improvement and/or cost reduction
• Provide electrical engineering expertise to manufacturing to help solve production and product problems.
• Provide electrical engineering expertise to Quality to help solve product field problems.
• Provide electrical engineering expertise to Purchasing to assist in the procurement of electronic components.
• Design and develop analog and digital embedded electronic circuits to meet performance, cost, assembly, test, packaging, and project schedule objectives for assigned projects.
• Enter schematics into CAD system and/or support PCB design efforts by others.
• Update PCB drawings and/or supervise the electrical draftsman to revise drawings.
• Create, submit, and execute ECO’s (Engineering Change Orders) using Oracle.
• Specify and source prototype components, assist with prototype assembly, debug prototype assemblies.
• Support and conduct testing activities to verify performance versus requirements of components and systems developed.
• Document the concepts, design, testing, and analysis for electronic circuits developed. Familiar with all aspects of a PCB drawing package (BOM’s, Gerber Files, Schematics).

QUALIFICATIONS - Experience & Academic Requirements:

• 4 year degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2-3 years of analog and digital electronic (embedded system) design.
• Familiarity with EMC (electro-magnetic compatibility) design and testing practices desirable.
• Ability to design using electronic CAD software tools for schematic design desirable. Experience with Altium is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with LabView a bonus.
• The ability to evaluate and make recommendations on cost control, reliability and manufacturability issues while maintaining aggressive development schedules.
• Excellent testing and troubleshooting skills
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced team environment, working with a cross functional team (e.g. electrical, firmware, mechanical and system test engineers) to create a fully functional system
• The desire and ability to learn new tools and design techniques.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to convey technical concepts in business terms
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Collaborative style that advocates team concept.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and team interaction skills.
• Capable of using computer-based tools to facilitate responsibilities.
• Poise, good judgment and confidence to represent both our department (BC&I) and company (YSI).
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce and customer base.
• Ensures compliance with Company's and regulatory policies and procedures. This includes ISO9001, ISO14000, and rules for workplace safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Working Conditions:

• Mostly general office environment but will also involve some working in Laboratory and Factory floor locations.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.