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Chief Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

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Overview

Do you desire to be part of the best-in-class Control Electronics team designing high-quality electronic products for locomotives and off-highway vehicles? If so, this is the role for you! Relocation assistance is available.

Role

We are looking for an Executive-level Electronics Hardware Engineer who has extensive experience and knowledge of micro-electronics hardware, firmware, packaging, and deep domain expertise with new product development to develop new products with cutting-edge technologies for our client.

Team

What you will be working with. Controls Electronics team that is comprised of hardware, firmware, packaging, and validation, and will have the opportunity to work with other engineering teams, product management teams, supply chain, and supplies to deliver the products.

Impact

How you will make a difference. In this executive-level technical position, you will be responsible for the direction of all electronic hardware product designs. You will provide strategic direction for the organization in the area of expertise and support business proposal efforts, as appropriate. You will ensure the success of the Electronic Hardware and Firmware team by participating in all phases of the design process from requirements through final design qualification and production launch. You will mentor and guide the team through the design process. Review and approve product design details.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.
• 20+ years of experience in the development of complex electromechanical assemblies involving integration of mechanical and electronic hardware, software, firmware, and FPGA logics.
• 10+ years in a technical leadership position
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving and success in overcoming steep technological challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand, critique, and suggest value-added improvements to other engineers’ designs.
• Experienced in both analog and digital design challenges.
• Thorough working knowledge of electronic hardware design tools, processes, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of the deliverables required throughout a structured product development lifecycle.
• Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and will be able to demonstrate working well with others.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and guiding technical teams.

What your typical day will look like

• This is an individual contributor role with strong technical leadership.
• Participate and guide design projects involving electronic hardware, to ensure technical risks are appropriately assessed and mitigated.
• Ensure designs are sound and comply with relevant technical, professional, and group standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the resolution of technical challenges that get escalated to the Consulting Engineer level.
• Provide Technical Support to the system team on hardware architecture, working closely with the proposal team to provide discipline-specific technical input to proposal and concept designs.
• Provide strategic direction of the company in the areas of electronic hardware technology and innovation.
• Work collaboratively with other global functions to establish best-in-class products and processes.
• Mentor and guide junior technical staff in the area of expertise.
• Drive the long-term technical development of the company by introducing new techniques, procedures, and practices.
• Assist the Electronics HW/FW team with planning, project programs, and associated time and resource estimates and skills requirements.
• Ensure compliance of the project documentation and artifacts per the Tollgate product development lifecycle process.

Compensation and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a yearly performance bonus.
• The actual salary offered will depend on experience and skill set.
• Health benefits begin on the first day of employment. Other benefits include unlimited PTO and a generous 401(k) plan.
• Relocation assistance is available.

Relocation assistance is available.