Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer
About the role
Responsibilities include troubleshooting of electronic hardware at the component level and supporting management of electrical component obsolescence. Drive product improvements through engineering analysis, redesign and testing of electromechanical actuators and system hardware. Sustain product viability through proactive evaluation and redesign of hardware with obsolete components.
Develop test plans, specifications and general test procedures for requalification activities; coordinate requalification testing, advise laboratory personnel supporting efforts, evaluate test results, and develop test reports. Support Printed Wire Assembly (PWA) Supplier transfer initiatives. Work with Supply Chain, Customer Service and High Performance work teams (HPWT) to support and drive cost reduction initiatives and promote growth through product reliability and quality improvements. Support customer service product inquiries.
Read and interpret internal, industrial and customer product specifications and make recommendations for enhancements based on engineering analysis and field data. Support FRACAS system development, tracking, and metric development. Develop Fault Isolation Manuals for operations team to troubleshoot electrical components. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S.
persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Minimum two (2) years of experience in electrical engineering role. Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S.
person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Grand Rapids, MI facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Experience working with momentum-based products, including, but not limited to motor controllers, DC motors, actuators, electrical circuit boards, electromechanical components.
Ability to support management with electrical component obsolescence. Electrical product design, electrical component selection, and evaluation experience Experience working with electronic products including but not limited to motor controllers, DC motors, actuators, electrical circuit boards, and electromechanical components Circuit analysis skills (ability to read wiring schematics, identify critical elements and troubleshoot electronic circuits).
Ability to support management with electrical component obsolescence Excellent facilitation skills, project management skills, and drive for results. Demonstrated ability to manage time and project schedules Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
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Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 2 years electrical engineering experience
- U.S. person per ITAR, legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Experience with electronic hardware troubleshooting, circuit analysis, and managing electrical component obsolescence
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