Design Engineer

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Design and development of custom semiconductor modules. Analyze electrical, thermal, and mechanical module performance for demanding military and commercial applications.

• Analyzes Computer models of products or systems either by hand or via appropriate computer software. (e.g. Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Q3D, SPICE, C or Visual Basic Programs, etc.)
• Propose and/or develop value engineered solutions (during design or development phase) and make recommendations internally, or to the customer where appropriate.
• Analyzes data to determine technical feasibility of product proposal.
• Generates Computer models of products or systems using appropriate computer software and techniques. (e.g. 3D CAD systems, schematic capture systems, etc.)
• Prepares or directs preparation of product layout, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Developing and executing product testing protocols and documenting results.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing of prototype product.
• Assist with selection and approval of vendors utilizing new material and/or processes to support product development and prototyping.
• Selects vendors and negotiates prices for Engineering contract services (e.g. CAD / drafting services, FEA analysis, etc.), prototype and production parts
• Assist with promoting the company and products to the customer.
• Lead projects or project teams
• Writes technical articles for publication.
• Writes technical reports on work done.
• Presents work orally to customers or other technical or non-technical audiences.

• Eager to learn new technologies and approaches; maintain individual skills keeping up to date with the latest manufacturing concepts and processes, industry trends, and technology advances.

• Team player with willingness to cooperate with fellow engineers, upper management, technicians, and operators.
• Passion for role that brings enthusiasm and strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Interpret and apply applicable industry and government standards and specifications.
• Interpret and apply Powerex and/or customer specifications for requirements related to product performance, materials, marking, packaging, etc., as they pertain to design and manufacturing of product.
• Electrical Engineering experience or interest.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to read written English.
• Must be able to clearly speak English.
• Must be able to clearly write letters, emails, and work instructions in English

• Comfort with 3D CAD modeling software such as Solidworks or other.
• Project Management
• Experience in transferring new product to manufacturing.

• Makes frequent contacts with customers to clarify engineering data on orders
• Makes frequent contact with other engineers and technicians to share engineering data and ideas
• Makes regular contact with vendors to select vendors and negotiate prices for services or parts.
• Makes occasional contacts with company representatives, manufacturing personnel, purchasing, etc. to furnish and gather data to accomplish the assigned duties.
• As needed, willingness to travel to customers to aid in understanding or use of product.

• Gives technical direction to other engineers and technicians as required.
• Directs vendors as required.
• Directs Clerical personnel as required.

DIRECTION RECEIVED:

• Works under general supervision
• Independently plans and organizes work to arrive at a satisfactory solution