Engineer-Electrical

Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators, and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems, and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone apps and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Determine design approaches and parameters.
  • Review & analyze customer and/or internal specification, collaborate with the project team on the translation of the requirements into comprehensive system requirements, transform relevant system requirement into hardware requirements and convert hardware requirements into actionable design strategy.
  • Implement design strategy, develop evaluation criteria, and create related documentation using the relevant processes and hardware design work instruction, and resources.
  • Select components and equipment based on simulations, worst case circuit analysis, tolerance stack up and other circuit calculations and analyze specifications and reliability.
• Collaborate with and support the project team to bring development activities into successful completion, using relevant processes and work instructions.
• Support Customer and Project Team
  • Support the implementation and completion of required APQP activities and customer specific requirements, providing professional level and data supported documentation.
  • Conduct systematic problem and root cause analysis, propose and/or implement corrective actions to correct functional / performance deviations.
  • Liaison with relevant departments, Business Units and/or other Design Centers to address customer needs.
  • Field Applications support.
• Support engineering department activities including, but not limited to:
  • Product promotions: In-vehicle integration and evaluation of prototypes, presentations, trade shows, etc.
  • Research and/or evaluation of new and emerging technologies for feasibility of use in Alps Alpine applications.
  • Advanced development of product / prototype concepts.
  • Provide support toward the certification and ensure compliance to customer required quality management systems (TISAX, TS16949, IATF, etc..)
  • Research and implementation of improvement techniques and technologies to enhance product performance.
• Positions that fall under the functions of Product Development, Legal, HR, IT and Executive Management are required to exercise a higher level of confidentiality and discretion in handling information the positions have access to.

NON-ESSENTIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Review vendor capability to support development.
• Calibrate equipment and renew network licenses.
• Perform other related duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 5-8+ years of related
    experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
    • Experience with hardware design and understanding of hardware.
      Mechanical, and software interfaces.
    • Proficient in the use of lab equipment
    • Strong technical analysis and documentation skills
    • Ability to manage & support multiple activities (time management skills)
    • Demonstrate ability to work independently and with others
    • Proficient in Siemens PADs Zuken, or equivalent Software
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license required
• TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
  • General office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, printer,
    photocopier, shredder, telephone, fax machine, and calculator.
  • Hand tools including, but not limited to, a hammer, measuring devices, wrench, and
    level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
  • Problems at this level not covered by defined procedures, only objectives are defined.
    Analysis and interpretation of problems of a somewhat diverse and moderately complex
    nature required. Problems usually approached from a specific learned basis of
    knowledge to arrive at a solution. Supervisor is concerned with final results. Supervisor
    may be consulted concerning issues that are new or of a more complex nature, but
    often action is taken without consultation.
• VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • Use verbal skills to transfer information to groups.
• WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • Prepare business documents, client case notes, and technical reports.
• MATH SKILLS
  • Perform basic mathematical computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios; and statistical inference, frequency distribution, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and validity.
• COMPUTER SKILLS
  • Database / Contact Management Software
  • Internet / Email
  • Presentation, Spreadsheet, Word Processing Software 

MENTAL DEMANDStypically required

• Concentration and attentiveness
• Manage multiple projects and tasks
• Independent judgment and discretion
  
• Deescalate high conflict situations
• Read and comprehend instructions/work orders
• Respond to unpredictability
• Organize and prioritize
• Relate to others 

PHYSICAL DEMANDStypically required

• FREQUENTLY INCURRED (between 26% and 75% time on the job)
  • Ability to stand
  • Ability to sit
    
  • Ability to communicate orally
    
  • Ability to hear and engage in conversation.
• OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on the job)
  • Ability to walk
  • Repetitive finger movement
  • Ability to use both hands
  • Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands 

WORKING CONDITIONStypically required

• FREQUENTLY INCURRED (Up to 25% of the time on the job)
  • Travel and or overnight stays
  • Required to work after-hours with overseas engineering teams.
      

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
This position typically does not require the use of personal protective equipment. Employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses or work gloves when performing specific tasks in certain work conditions or environments.

Summary of Benefits and EEO statement 

Alps Alpine NA, Inc. offers competitive salaries with a great work environment. Our comprehensive employee benefits package includes: 

• PPO Health Benefits (medical/dental/vision) Effective on Start Date
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Opportunity for Annual Bonuses
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Product Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Hybrid Work Location (3 Office :2 Home)
   

Alps Alpine NA, Inc. values its members as individuals and is committed to forming an energetic and attractive company where the quality of work is enhanced. 

Alps Alpine North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Alps Alpine NA, Inc. to consider all job applications on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.