Project Engineer, New Product Development

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Position Summary:Support new product development activities mostly at early stage: feasibility study and first design iteration; assisting in the engineering analysis, building prototypes, performing test and writing test reports.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing assigned tasks to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule
• Create and evaluate new product concepts.
• Support pre-test calculations and assist in test data review.
• Assist with engineering analysis in design of new products and their subcomponents.
• Up-to-date overview of manufacturing technologies and materials.
• propose applicable solutions for industrialization of new products.
• Follow established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries.
• Write project documentation (protos characterization, work instructions, customer manuals)
• Responsible for assisting and helping other members of the Engineering team
• Assist with constructing and testing prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
• Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and in the commitment of manufacturing processes to third party.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis on new and existing products.
• Give direction to supporting personnel such as Designer and Technician.
• Develop and execute test programs to meet project requirements
• Prepare detailed test procedure based on industry standard.
• Identify equipment requirements to conduct each test and ensure the availability of this equipment.
• Set up the test and execute by ensuring safety of the personnel and equipment.
• Provide directions to lab technicians.
• (Travel to outside labs is required).
• Analyze test results, prepare comprehensive written report.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable ANSI, IEEE, IEC, UL and other standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:Describe the minimum required education, experience (type and years), and skill/competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic engineering.
• PhD or 3 years engineering experience.
• Desire to be constantly challenged with new problems.
• Basic technical knowledge in electrical and power engineering.
• Experience working on highly technical and involved projects.
• Experience with LabView platform.
• Experience with Electrical Finite Element analysis.
• Experience with wire diagrams and layout routing of analogue electronic circuits.
• Fluent in English
• Ability to read and interpret technical standards; understand and apply knowledge from technical white papers
• Ability to effectively communicate
  

Preferred Qualifications:Describe qualifications preferred to enhance immediate job performance

• The ideal candidate will have a history of creativity, innovation, and initiative
• Experience working in a diverse technical team
• Ability to use small hand and power tools