Job Summary & Essential Functions
Lead Engineering Services departments for the assigned location(s). Support Test, Component Documentation Control and future related department functions by providing guidance and support to these departments. Technical assistance to all engineering departments with software, hardware, and procedures. Establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies and goals for the departments.
Ensure the necessary coordination and daily direction is given to the test, component, and daily documentation control department duties
Ensure all processes and products meet industry and customer quality standards
Perform analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products; develop testing procedures and fixtures as required:
Develop test procedures, equipment and fixturing design responsibilities
Analyze customer requirements and develop testing procedures
Repair and maintenance of test fixtures
Provide leadership for and development of direct reports by establishing priorities, accountabilities and allocating resources: guiding achievement of performance measures
Install test software, programming software and repair test PCs
Repair and troubleshoot test PCs
Assist Production with test needs and troubleshooting PCA down to the component
Lead Engineers and technicians working with components and understanding items on datasheets for analog and digital parts
Provide input for recruiting, selection, compensation, promotions, disciplinary actions, terminations, and transfers
Provide leadership for and development of direct reports by establishing priorities, accountabilities and allocating resources: guiding achievement of performance measures Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Advanced ability reading schematics and wiring diagrams
Intermediate ability in schematic capture and electrical design
Advanced knowledge of analog and digital electronic circuits and theory
Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems
Advanced knowledge using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, 4wire LCR meters etcetera
Advanced ability to troubleshoot down to the component level for both analog, digital, and embedded circuits/systems
Advanced technical and documentation skills
Experience working with using an ERP system working BOMs, and other configuration management duties
Working knowledge of TCP and UPD networks and ability to support a VLAN
Proficient with Solid Works and AutoCAD and/or other drafting applications
Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking technologies, including Ethernet and TCP/IP
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Advanced ability to troubleshoot PC hardware
Soldering skills, rework with through-hole and SMT components
Advanced ability to build prototypes and wire systems
Intermediate level in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to effectively communicate in all forms with others inside and outside the organization
Ability to negotiate and manage conflict tactfully and professionally
Ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities
Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to produce quality results
Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment Required Experience & Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive relevant job experience in field and minimum of 3 years experience in leadership or supervision
Previous experience with technical writing
Previous experience in an ISO environment