Summary

The Manufacturing Electrical/Hardware Engineer assists in planning and coordinating manufacturing processes for GMS products, and supports Operations to assure a quality product is produced utilizing Lean Manufacturing Methodologies. Works directly with multiple departments representing the manufacturing team, collaborating with Quality Assurance, R&D and Procurement. Works to improving existing and develops new product variant of the original designs and processes to enhance the customer experience, decrease operational costs, or improve quality. Leads manufacturing electrical engineering projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports the transfer of new designs from R&D to production and service 
• Perform in depth troubleshooting of product assemblies and sub-assemblies down to the component level
• Work with engineering team to troubleshoot complex product issues and document / train the manufacturing / engineering team as required
• Support the manufacturing and service team to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions as needed
• Track and coordinate the implementation hardware design changes and tracking change order (ECO) releases and BOM updates
• Coordinate with the engineering team product design changes based on manufacturing / service feedback
• Generate troubleshooting procedures and/or work instructions, providing direction/ training to production personnel and technicians.
• Provide support for test processes on the production floor and product startups
• Work with design team to ensure Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Testability (DFT) is considered on part design.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in MS Office software
• Experienced in the design and troubleshooting of embedded systems
• Experience in power electronics, electronic & digital circuits, & production of electronic assemblies
• Electronic hardware engineering experience in a product development or sustaining engineering environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven, multitasking, environment with ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and tasks
• Must be detail oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Require minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments
• Must possess the ability to successfully plan, prioritize and organize work activities and adhere to strict deadlines follow instructions, procedures, and policies; identify and solve problems
• Must be conscientious about assignments and complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Require minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments/projects
• Must exhibit a professional appearance and behavior and maintain satisfactory performance consistent with expectations of the position and GMS policies
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with executives, colleagues and individuals, internal or external
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management
• Must remain poised, professional and diplomatic under pressure
• Must possess the ability and desire to encourage and facilitate a positive and productive work environment for all employees
• Limited travel required
• Must report to work at scheduled time and maintain satisfactory attendance with limited unscheduled absences
• Must be able to work the standard 8AM-5PM, Monday – Friday schedule and overtime as required

Education/Experience & Training:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience  3+ Years In depth experience in electronic theory, analogue, digital and mixed signal hardware design.
• 2+ years of related electromechanical manufacturing or hardware design experience.
• Understanding of engineering documentation related to bill-of-materials, schematics, printed circuit boards and mechanical drawings.
• Competency in electronics circuit design, simulation and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of manufacturing KPI’s and LEAN principles.
• Experienced in the design and troubleshooting of embedded systems

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, and lift up to 30 lbs. with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel or type and utilize a telephone, copier, printer, computer, calculator, mouse, keyboard and monitor to perform daily duties. The employee regularly engages in personal interaction with company personnel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus and utilize a computer monitor under florescent lighting and/or daylight where applicable.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will occasionally be required to conduct work in the engineering lab
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk up and down one flight of stairs

Must be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, or currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.

General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Post offer applicants must pass a drug screen. If required, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

General Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. GMS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. GMS encourages applicants of all ages.