Design Engineer

Summary

Powerex Inc. is dedicated to developing custom semiconductor modules and analyzing their performance for military and commercial applications. The Design Engineer will be responsible for creating and analyzing computer models, developing engineering solutions, and coordinating product testing and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Must have basic mathematical skills
• Must be able to comprehend the basic mathematical structure underlying the various computer models
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Must have basic mathematical skills
• Must be able to comprehend the basic mathematical structure underlying the various computer models
• 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

Nice to Haves

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