·         Work as a primary member of design teams developing new Power Quality products.

·         Translate development needs into functional requirements and execute a packaging design to meet these requirements.

·         Key designs areas include: Fluid and forced air thermal design, electronic subsystem and electrical system interconnections, enclosure layout and architecture, safety, maintenance and field service issues, dynamic shock and vibration with respect to equipment weight, mounting and location, general chassis and cabinet layout, and test production fixtures.

·         Generate design and documentation packages and work with purchasing, manufacturing and vendors on make/buy decisions.  Support would also be provided to the in-house and external vendors to understand and resolve manufacturing and quality issues as they arise.

·         Work with core design team to generate creative solutions to abstract development needs.

·         Translate development needs into functional requirements and specifications.

·         Utilize computer-aided design tools to perform and document the detailed design.

·         Perform cost analysis of resulting designs and propose alternative technologies or techniques to reduce cost.

·         Perform tolerance analysis to assure proper form, fit and function.

·         Generate assembly drawings and process documentation for manufacturing with the assistance of designers and CAD people.

·         Perform make/buy analysis on appropriate subsystems and components.

·         Generate inspection plans to assure the quality and consistency of manufactured and vended assemblies and components.

·         Work with manufacturing and outside vendors to eliminate defects.

·         Propose methods and technology to improve cycle-time of electro-mechanical assemblies.

·         Perform other duties as required.

·         Has authority to develop test and verification procedures.

·         Has authority to obtain material from internal stick room and obtain material from outside vendors through purchase requisitions with approval signature of supervisor or project manager.

·         Has authority to propose capital equipment purchases to supervisor.

·         Has authority to recommend product vendor sources for equipment or material to Purchasing Department.

·         Has authority to choose best materials to build and test prototype hardware with guidance from manager or project manager.

·         Has authority to make changes to drawings using ECOs.

·         Has authority to recommend changes to functional and test specifications.

·         Has authority to assign project related tasks to engineering assistants, designers and entry level engineers as directed by project manager.

·         Follow company purchasing authorization procedures.

EDUCATION: BSME in Engineering or related field

EXPERIENCE: At least 5-10 years experience in electronics packaging or a combination of schooling and experience.

·         Knowledge of Solid Works,  Flow Works, 2-D & 3-D CAD systems required.

·         Knowledge of manufacturing procedures.

·         Knowledge of finite element analysis software.

·         Knowledge of wiring and cabling practices including cable terminations and high current buss-work

·         Knowledge of insulation and fabrication materials and coatings used in the electronics industry.

·         Knowledge of NEMA classifications for cabinetry.

·         Knowledge of ventilation and cooling practices used in electronic cabinetry.

·         Skill in developing solutions to design problems.

·         Skill in applying standard parts and components in unique and creative ways.

·         Ability to communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.

(1)    Physical Activities:

Standing, Walking, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing.

(2)    Level of Physical Requirements:

Sedentary to light work.

(3)    Level of Visual Acuity:

Professional, close inspection.

(4)    Environmental Conditions:

Mostly indoor, occasional outdoor, exposure to electrical fields and current, exposure to static magnetic fields up to 5000g.

·         Frequent interaction with other employees including designers, drafters, engineers, purchasing and production workers.

·         Frequent interaction with suppliers.