Austin, Texas, United States
System Engineer
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The system engineer is the owner of engineering requirement translation, specification and implementation of projects across entire system design for products.
- Responsible for implementation and design of custom software/hardware used to control automated testing systems.
- This position also involves system integration and troubleshooting, interfacing with customers, and occasionally providing on-site support of delivered systems as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Work habits should include attention to detail, commitment to meeting project schedules, as well as a desire to continually take on new and challenging tasks.
- Lead all technical aspects of test and measurement systems from project conception to completion.
- Manage a cross-functional team of Applications Engineers, and Design Engineers for hardware interfaces in various tester platforms.
- Provide direction, coordination, planning and organization to overall Engineering Design Team assigned to a specific project.
- Able to capture all customer requirements and specifications for scope of design and compliance.
- Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests from both customers and manufacturing.
- Reviews and approves product specifications and customer user documentation for the product.
- Understands how a system should be documented under HM standards. Know the process and all document deliverables for a system: Cables, chassis, circuit cards, mechanical assemblies, and software.
- Analyze data, present test results and initiate system design changes as required for robustness and performance improvements.
- Takes ownership of goals, project schedules, and milestones.
- Diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5 or more years of experience to achieve sufficient level of proficiency and independence for this position.
- Knowledge of IPC standards.
- Knowledge of a high-level programming language, and circuit design and analysis required.
- Engages with teams across different disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineering.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Passion for learning about and working with test and measurement industry technologies.
- Quickly learns applicable technology, systems and commercial off the shelf components.
- Multitask between concurrent projects.
- Listen attentively and grasp fast-paced technical conversation.
- Desires to continually take on new and challenging tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a group development environment.
- Strong work ethic and drive to succeed.
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.