Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Portland, OR. Salary Range: $94,700–$110,000 per year. The range is a general guideline for Oregon-based positions; final offer considers qualifications, experience, scope of the role, and market/business considerations.

About the role

Design, develop, and test a wide range of electrical components, equipment, and machinery. Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments. Apply principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals, working with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; creativity and latitude are expected to resolve problems of diverse scope. The role is with Curtiss-Wright's Williams Controls business unit, which manufactures electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic throttle controls, configurable joysticks, adjustable pedal systems, sensors, hand controls, and armrest systems for all types of commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Determine design approaches and parameters.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data; conduct a wide range of experimental tests and evaluate results.
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Review vendor capability to support product development.
• Effectively manage and support New Product Introduction (NPI), specifically the design of electronic circuitry, circuit design, and PCB layout.
• Ensure all design and procurement activities meet the specified NPI needs and deadlines, as well as internal quality and industry regulatory standards.
• Effectively manage and support existing products by analyzing/debugging interface circuits for customer applications; ensure issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner with minimal disruption to production.
• Oversee the review of products (both NPI and existing) for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), ensuring that the capability of electronic equipment or systems can operate in the intended application.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to identify and address production and development issues; ensure teams take appropriate steps to troubleshoot problems as they arise in order to minimize defects on final manufactured parts and products.
• Manage and lead the development of new testing hardware and software to support the manufacturing operation, as well as new product development, on an as-needed basis.
• Interface with Manufacturing Engineers on issues regarding NPI, PCB, and EMC requirements.

Requirements

• Proficiency in designing, developing, and testing electrical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to make decisions or provide suggestions based on rules or procedures.
• Experience with CAD circuit design software and circuit simulation software (Altium experience is a plus).
• Experience operating equipment such as voltmeter, oscilloscope, power supply, Helmholtz coil, and frequency generator.
• Design for EMC experience.
• Experience with Design and Process FMEAs preferred.
• Root cause analysis experience.
• Worst-case analysis experience.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Superior planning and organization skills with attention to detail; ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products: Altium, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally in the automobile or commercial vehicle industry.

Benefits

Paid Time Off; 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing; Health and Wellness Benefits; Learning and Development Opportunities; Referral Program; Competitive Pay; Recognition; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Inclusive and Supportive Culture.