Electronic Engineer

Company: TowMate
Location: Rogers
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Electrical Engineer - Production and DesignJob Description: The Electrical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) department and will also be closely involved with development of new products and updates to existing products. Responsibilities: The job can be broken down into two major functions: Production and Engineering.--Maintaining production will account for roughly 25% of daily activities. Once these duties are fulfilled, the Engineering function can take precedence. Production Responsibilities:The top priority will always be to ensure production is operating smoothly and meeting the demand according to sales. It is a daily task to analyze and prioritize which jobs will be run that day.Component Inventory management: With help from the SMT operators/technicians, ensure there are enough parts in stock to complete the necessary production tasks. Make purchasing decisions and work with component supplier account reps to secure continuous supply chain. Set up assembly 'recipes' for new circuit boards on the Pick & Place machines. Machine operation and maintenance: Assist with troubleshooting of any issues that may arise with the production equipment. Keep a schedule of regular maintenance of the production machines. Personnel Management: Oversee SMT operators/technicians and delegate production tasks as necessary.Engineering Responsibilities: Work with Head Design Engineer on updates to existing products and development of new ones. Regarding new product development, guide the Design for Manufacture around the equipment and processes in place at TowMate.Develop firmware for new and existing products, primarily in C.Perform Electrical Verification Testing (EVT) on new and existing products.Help troubleshoot faults and firmware bugs as part of the product development processPerform first article programming and testing during production. Requirements: Essential:4 year degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or 2 year technical degree in related fieldKnowledge of basic circuit analysis and designFamiliarity with basic passive and semiconductor devices and how they work (i.e., resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, LEDs, transistors, microcontrollers, etc.)Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentationAcute attention to detailDexterity when working with your handsPreferred:Experience working in a Surface Mount PCB Assembly environmentSchematic Capture and PCB Layout Experience, Design for Manufacture (DFM)Firmware development experience for embedded systems in C/C++Knowledge of Industry standards applicable to PCBA and electronics manufacturing (i.e., JEDEC, IPC, ISO)Experience working in ISO 9000/1 environmentSix Sigma, Lean Manufacturing experienceExperience soldering small components (down to 0402) and hot air rework (i.e., replacement of Integrated Circuits)Compensation:Pay will be competitive and commensurate to experience to relevant requirements.

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