Job DescriptionJob DetailsJob Title:Senior Electrical EngineerJob Code:SRELEENGDepartment:Research and Development
Location:Duluth, GA
Reports To:Product Development Engineering Manager
FLSA Classification:Exempt
EEOC Classification:Professionals
Salary Grade:Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes No
Job SummaryThe primary responsibility of the Senior Electrical Engineer is to develop new and existing DiversiTech products. This position provides electrical engineering expertise for new product introductions, conducts technology research, performs field failure analysis, and completes compliance and certification activities.
Essential Duties- Conducts New Product engineering tasks such as designing digital and analog circuits, embedding firmware, documenting procedures, prototyping, debugging, testing, and qualifying products prior to releasing to production.
- Designs and executes testing procedures, analyzing outcomes to ensure optimal performance of current products.
- Provides customer technical support and education when necessary.
- Conducts field failure analysis, addresses end of life subcomponents, and product certification updates.
- Researches long-term product quality and reliability including life-testing with datalogging.
- Performs factory support which includes yield issue resolution, and alternative component reviews for cost and availability improvement.
- Tracks weekly project status and participates in business opportunity, process improvement, and competitor product discussions as well as tear-down analysis.
- Ensures product certification and compliance activities are completed prior to the release of product to production.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational RequirementsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 8 - 10 years of experience as an electrical engineer in a distribution environment
- Proven experience with embedded firmware development
- Experience utilizing lab equipment (VAC/VDC power supply, power tools such as bandsaw, drills), oscilloscope, waveform generator, digital multimeter (DMM), spectrum analyzer, and standalone single board computer (Arduino, Raspberry PI)
- Knowledge of circuit design and troubleshooting
- Ability to communicate technically complex information to a wide audience
- Advanced proficiency with programming development software such as C/C++ (no OS, real-time controls), Python (databases for automated analysis, data logging, GUI utilities), and SQL (database maintenance, My SQL Workbench)
- Additional desired development experience includes Phone app development (REACT-NATIVE, Node JS, Android Studio, XCODE) and Ubuntu Linux, Arduino/C++, and ESP32
- Proficiency with printed circuit board design and circuit simulation (SPICE)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment.
- Proactive "self-starter" with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with employees on all levels, including executive leadership, as well as external vendors and consultants
PreferredKey CompetenciesInter-RelationshipsConsistent interaction with engineering team, IT, facility leadership, employees, and external consultants.
Working Conditions and Physical DemandsWork EnvironmentThis position works in an office setting. Requires regular use of office equipment including computers, phones, and printers. May travel to distribution or manufacturing facilities where the position may be exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat. Work environment noise level is usually moderate to high.
Physical DemandsDemand:FrequencyHear
Frequent
See (Color & Black/White)
Frequent
Talk
Frequent
Sit
Frequent
Type
Frequent
Repetitive Motions
Occasional
Physical WorkPercentage
Light - 0 - 10lbs
25 - 50%
Travel RequiredYes, 0 - 10%
Additional InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.
