Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Junior Electrical Design EngineerStandex Electronics is a worldwide market leader in the design, development and manufacture of standard reed switch-based sensor solutions and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products. We are a global team of problem solvers who can provide custom and/or standard solutions through our diverse and dynamic capabilities. Our approach is to strategically partner with customers to conquer challenges and deliver reliable high-quality results through our engineering and components.

These parts serve an array of markets globally, and through our customer driven innovation - improve the overall performance and efficiency at which end products operate.We are looking for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer who is a technical professional responsible for creating design specifications for a variety of electromechanical components, primarily including but not limited to designs requiring magnetic field mapping and analysis, modeling of electromagnetic systems and incorporating physics of converting mechanical energy to electrical energy using magnetic principles. Electrical Design Engineers work with internal and external customers on design specifications, so they have excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain critical customer engineering relationships. They complete proposals, prototypes, test plans and reports, to deliver products which meet the customer's design specifications.

The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for product design from concept through production and providing ongoing design support post launch.What You'll DoCreate new designs including concept, design, and development of mechanical and electrical components.Translate customer specifications into cost efficient manufacturable assemblies.Support the sustainment of existing designs by providing ongoing design support post launch.Adapt existing designs to meet new customer requirements and applications.Generate costing information for internally designed and customer designed solutions.Coordinate prototyping with internal and external partners to deliver products to the customer's expectations.Communicate risks or delays in the completion of customer prototypes.Establish test requirements and assist with the testing of new product prototypes to verify the product and its conformance to specifications.Create and process ECNs/ECOs, as required, to ensure documentation is released, controlled, and remains accurate.Review and prepare drawings, establish product standards and specifications, and ensure documentation is accurate.Review designs for accuracy, feasibility, economics, and conformance to best engineering practice.Complete reverse engineering activities to determine product specifications and materials.Review, understand, and support customer program requirements for existing and new designs.Interface with customers to establish performance/cost targets and execute launches of new products or changes to existing products while developing and maintaining critical relationships with customer engineering teams.Understand industry standards and organizational policies / procedures and ensure they are met.Design to meet agency requirements and work with third party testing agencies to achieve compliance.Work closely with all functions to ensure information is relayed and documented for a smooth release of new products to production.Communicate with internal and external customers to provide technical information, engineering recommendations, action plans, and identification/evaluation of risk.Assist commercial and technical personnel with program feasibility assessments and proposals.Support the development and implementation of best practices, standards, policies, and procedures for the engineering department.Support the implementation and use of lean methodologies such as weekly SIOP, Daily Visual Management, A3 Problem Solving, and Kaizen.Other duties as assigned.What You'll BringBachelor of Science Degree in an Electrical Engineering program accredited by ABET preferred. Direct experience andQualifications will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering program.1+ years of engineering experience, including co-op rotations.What We ValueKnowledge of coil, transformer, and inductor design.Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.Understanding of 2D/3D Modeling Software, Finite Element Analysis, and Simulation Software.Ability to read, create and critique detailed technical wiring diagrams, schematics, and bill of materials.Understanding of statistical methods and tools.Ability to balance and prioritize multiple work efforts to meet deadlines.Ability to promote and develop subordinate self-management skills including accountability, self-motivation, and time management.Strong organizational skills with a process-oriented mindset.Strong analytical work methodology and problem-solving skills.Solid verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.A commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.