Scope & Intent
This position is established for those who have completed at least seven years of on-the-job experience in a related field.
Responsibility & Authority
Responsibilities are broader than Engineer II, and will extend to oversight and coaching of other associates, management of one's own time, and prioritization of multiple tasks.
Skills & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering and a minimum of seven years related experience, preferably in an Automotive Electronics Engineering environment.
• Circuit design skills are expected with the ability to model and simulate these circuits, perform worst-case analysis, and understand the components used and their models.
• Knowledge of programming microcontrollers, in order to appreciate software requirements from the hardware design viewpoint.
• The ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• The ability to operate electronic test equipment, diagnose circuit problems, and analyze test data is necessary.
• Although many companies use different systems, experience in Documentation Control and Business Systems (Engineering Release, Change Notice, Cost Estimation, Manufacturing Process, etc.) is vital.
• The ability to lead structured problem-solving activities. This involves Identifying problems, determining root cause, implementation of irreversible corrective actions, and verification of these actions (a.k.a. 5P, 7D, and 8D reports).
• Expertise in as many of the following Automotive Development Processes: D.V.P.&R., Fault Tree, F.M.E.A., Thermal Analysis, A.P.Q.P., QS9000, and Six-Sigma.
• Good English skills at speaking, reading and writing.