Electrical Engineer - Electrical/Firmware

Baltimore, MD, United States

Job DescriptionJob Description

SUMMARY

Electrical and Firmware Engineer assumes key role to develop or revise products from start to finish. Responsible for the

development of new and redesigned products that blend electrical, software, and mechanical components. Use client

requirements and established industry practices to design and develop new and revised products. Responsible for

creating all necessary documentation including drawings, assembly and maintenance procedures, and user instructions.

Responsible for collaborating with manufacturing to move new or revised products into production. In addition, maintain

current product lines by suggesting and implementing improvements to designs and manufacturing processes. In all

design capacities, the engineer is responsible for meeting established safety regulations and industry/government

standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for and performs engineering activities to launch successful new products, as well as update current

products, through the development of new or improved value-added functionality and performance, improved safety,

quality and reliability, and reduced cost that establishes a competitive advantage by employing new or improved

technology and components.

• Support sales activities that respond to customer and market needs by performing an analysis of customer or market

requirements and assessing the feasibility, manufacturability, and cost of solution(s).

• Work collaboratively with team and clients to determine the scope of new projects, design requirements, and

execution of the project.

• Printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout including analog and digital components/circuits.

• Recommend design concepts and validate the concept feasibility using circuit simulations.

• Prepare design documentation requirements specifications and PCB models.

• Perform PCB design testing and analyze test results.

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• Evaluate a project’s firmware needs, design a firmware solution to meet project needs, develop and implement new

firmware (i.e., programming), debug firmware to ensure it functions properly, evaluate performance, and troubleshoot

as needed, incorporate client feedback into firmware revisions.

• Collaborate on mechanical design utilizing CAD tools and the manufacture of physical prototypes for testing and

performance evaluation.

• Collaborate with Suppliers and Production to facilitate a smooth, documented (drawings, work standards, manuals)

roll out of new or revised products.

• Drive continuous improvement culture by ensuring processes are aligned with customer requirements and support

effective collaboration with the production and quality teams to solve problems and make decisions.

• Support day-to-day production activities within the value stream(s) to ensure that current commitments are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but project leadership and process ownership is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College degree required. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline highly preferred.

• 3+ years of experience product design experience involving a mix of electrical, software and mechanical design.

• Demonstrated success in the design, development, and production of new products.

• Proficiency with PCB Design and Simulation Software including Altium and SPICE.

• Proficiency in Firmware/Programming Development including STM32 ARM, Python, PLC, Labview, C++.

• Proficiency with mechanical CAD software; SOLIDWORKS preferred.

• Proficient in using basic engineering tool and common laboratory equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 Quality Management Systems and the ability to effectively communicate

company standards preferred.

• Must possess strong organization and project management skills.

• Familiarity with failure mitigation techniques and root cause analysis.

• Must be flexible, adaptable, hands-on, and open to handling a diverse set of responsibilities.

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with customers,

employees, and management.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft applications,

• Familiarity with Access and production database systems highly preferred.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret engineering CAD drawings, PCB layouts, and schematics.

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management, ideally has the polish to interact with customers

MATHEMATICS

• Ability to understand mathematics as it relates to Engineering

• Understand modeling and the use of mathematics to simulate and model electrical and physical systems. Experience

with PCB layout, simulation software, and CAD.

• Understand the measurement, conversions, scaling and tolerances as applied within engineering

• Ability to translate between English and programming languages, spreadsheets, and written equations

• Three-dimensional reasoning and analysis sufficient to design new systems and enclosures

REASONING ABILITY

• Exceptional reasoning ability

• Ability to make sound reliable decisions independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or

crawl. The employee is regularly required to sit for periods exceeding one (1) hour.

• Must be able to lift or participate in a shared lift, up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish color and ability to read

schematics and assembly instructions for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock; moving

mechanical parts; exposure to special liquid chemicals; sharp and unfinished objects; and machinery common to the

assembly and fabrication environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet with occasional

exposure to moderate or loud noise when in production and inventory areas.

• This position does not require any consistent travel; less than 10% of time spent in a customer or alternate location.

• This position does not require any consistent driving or handling of a forklift or an automobile.

Company DescriptionElectro-Tech Systems, Inc. (ETS) is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment and provider of ESD Test Lab services. Since its creation in 1970, Electro-Tech Systems, Inc. (ETS) has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of electrostatic measurement and simulation test instruments and testing services. Today, our electrostatic instruments define industry-standard testing in a wide range of ESD applications, while our benchtop chamber and glove box environmental enclosures find use wherever testing or processing requires precise control of temperature and humidity levels.

ETS has become a globally recognized manufacturing resource and technical solutions provider dedicated to designing, developing and manufacturing complex systems for commercial and government industries. We integrate our manufacturing expertise, engineering skill sets, supply stream partnerships and management experiences to deliver product and service solutions on-time and on-budget.Company DescriptionElectro-Tech Systems, Inc. (ETS) is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment and provider of ESD Test Lab services. Since its creation in 1970, Electro-Tech Systems, Inc. (ETS) has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of electrostatic measurement and simulation test instruments and testing services. Today, our electrostatic instruments define industry-standard testing in a wide range of ESD applications, while our benchtop chamber and glove box environmental enclosures find use wherever testing or processing requires precise control of temperature and humidity levels.\r\rETS has become a globally recognized manufacturing resource and technical solutions provider dedicated to designing, developing and manufacturing complex systems for commercial and government industries. We integrate our manufacturing expertise, engineering skill sets, supply stream partnerships and management experiences to deliver product and service solutions on-time and on-budget.

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