Principal Electronics & Software Engineer

Promote company growth through the design, development, and introduction of electronic products and sub-assemblies.  Develop engineering concepts and architectures to support the product requirements.  Develop manufacturable detailed designs including embedded software and qualification strategies to show the designs meet requirements.  Develop assembly processes and instructions using lean principles to safely reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve product quality.  Develop Built-in-Test and test fixtures to program, calibrate, and test the product in low volume production.  Provide technical leadership in area of expertise, with ability to train others and represent the company externally.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Develop hardware specifications and prepare system level specifications.
• Architect the microprocessor, embedded software, surrounding circuitry to meet specifications. 
• Develop new and maintain existing test and customer PC software which communicates with microprocessors in the products.
• Manage the project plan and schedule within the ISO9001 System to bring the product to market on time.
• Write and analyze test plans, execute tests and evaluate test results to demonstrate the design meets specifications with high quality.
• Conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Develop and document assembly processes and fixtures for assemblers and test technicians. 
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, design, assembly, and test documentation.
• Mentor and direct the efforts of Co-Op engineers.

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

• This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Master of Science is preferred.
• Candidates must have 10 years of experience in an engineering environment.
• Analog, mixed signal, and digital circuit design with microprocessors.
• Embedded systems firmware development including Real-time firmware design in C, C++, and other languages. Understand generated assembly code.
• PC GUI applications for production testing and for customers.  Knowledge of C#, VB.NET, and / or Python a plus.
• Schematic and PCB Computer Aided Design experience is required.
• Knowledge of 3-D mechanical design software (SolidWorks and such) is a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures is preferred.
• Experience with Lean concepts, 5S, Flow Lines, and Visual Manufacturing Processes preferred.
• Six Sigma, SPC, and DOE experience are preferred.  A Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt is a plus.
• MRP/Manufacturing System knowledge is preferred.  Experience with Syteline is a plus.
• Knowledge of Switch electrical circuit theory and or 3-phase and electric power systems is a plus.