Sr. Electrical Design Engineer
About the role
Rochester Sensors, an Amphenol Company, develops sensors in various industries including industrial, heavy vehicle, power generation and storage. The company is expanding its range of sensor know-how to create engineered solutions for its customers. Based in Dallas, Texas, with manufacturing facilities in multiple countries, Rochester Sensors ensures quality, accuracy, and reliability in all products.
Responsibilities
- Identify product application opportunities from which the product line is to evolve.
- Interpret Rochester’s obligations in matters of compliance with customers’ performance specifications and regulatory agency and other industry standards.
- Maintains documentation in accordance with quality assurance standards.
- Prepare specifications, test plans, control plans, and technical data sheets for internal and external use.
- Create schematics, generate Gerber files as required for new PCB applications including drill plans, silkscreens, and bill of materials.
- Compile parts lists, order components, assemble and test prototype PCB assemblies.
- Perform analysis, simulations, and testing of electronic systems and prepare corrective actions as needed.
- Support the design of new electronic and sensor products or modifications of existing products to meet customer needs.
- Prepare appropriate APQP documentation.
- Interface with customers and participate in system and field testing of electronic products.
- Redesign and upgrade PCB designs as components become obsolete or outdated.
- Serve on related committees and participate in meetings as required.
- Actively support the defined goals and objectives of the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
- 9+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Strong knowledge of PLC platforms and programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text), preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of CAD tools is required.
- Experienced with standard manufacturing software / equipment programming (LabView, PLC, SolidWorks, etc.).
- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical systems, soldering, and PLC programs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- PCBA trouble shooting expertise.
- PCBA firmware and software programming desirable training.
- Good oral and written business communication skills.
Travel Requirements
Up to 10% travel may be required.
Physical Requirements
Certain physical demands apply while performing the duties of this job. Employees may be required to walk for prolonged periods of time, frequently bend, climb, rotate, squat, reach, kneel, or stoop, lift to 25 pounds, and periods of computer use. Employees may be frequently exposed to heat/cold, heights, gases, vibration, dust, chemicals, odors, dampness, fumes, and noises.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
What's Nice About Working for Rochester
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Life, AD&D, short/long term disability insurance
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
- 401K Retirement program with company match
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Rochester Sensors is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.