Principal Electrical Engineer
Intervala, LLC
East Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on September 15, 2017
Job Summary & Essential Functions:
o Execute and complete complex engineering projects
o Execute and complete complex or novel assignments that require the use and development of new and/or improved techniques and procedures
o Coordinate and be responsible for the execution of a large project (broad in scope), or a number of smaller projects with complex features
o Assist in defining product technology
o Provide direction to other engineers and department support
o Develop conceptual/preliminary designs for new projects and products
o Participate in initial technical discussions with current and prospective customers as well as subsequent design review meetings
o Provide support to manufacturing functions to ensure correct procedures and instructions utilized in building product
o Develop test requirements and/or test procedures with technicians
o Participate in design review meetings with customers and engineers/designers/director of engineering
o Proactively execute resolution to administrative and engineering problems
o Provide technical supervision to all departments within company location
o Provide education and training to junior members of technical staff either directly or indirectly
o Lead multi-disciplinary failure analysis
o Perform other assignments as required
Required Skills & Qualifications:
o Needs to have comprehensive Engineering properties including:
o Expert knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes together with work measurement and work standards
o Proficient in technical writing; good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical; clear understanding of creation of full contractual documentation packages
o Required: able to create, read, and interpret engineering drawings
o Prior experience with ISO requirements
o Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, effectively resolve problems, and establish priorities
o Demonstrated understanding of DOE, 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
o Intermediate level of computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Project, VBA; Advanced level preferred
o Good working knowledge of 3-D design tools, Solid Works Preferred
o Good fundamental knowledge of Finite Element Analysis and it applications
o High proficiency in Schematic Capture and electrical design
o Embedded Systems design
o Analog and Data Acquisition design
o Thorough knowledge of prototyping methods
o Intermediate knowledge of machine vision systems for both diffuse and specular objects
o Demonstrated ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract business
o Negotiation and conflict management skills together with demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving
o Flexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly
Highly Advantageous Skills & Qualifications:
o Established as an originator of Intellectual Property with multiple patents
o Intermediate proficiency in PCB Layout
o Both assembly code and high-level programming skills
o PLC Programming
o VHDL Programming
o Hard Optical systems design
o In-Depth knowledge of Environmental testing including setup and operation of vibration shaker systems; fixture design
Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:
o 4 year technical degree from accredited school, advanced degree preferred
o 10-15 years in design and manufacturing environment designing both components and systems that include embedded software