Electric/electronic Engineer

**Title**:Electric/Electronic Engineer**:**Career at Bourns**:If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.- **ROLE DESCRIPTION**:- Plans, coordinates, conducts assignments relating to the development of new products. Designs/develops major new products and processes with a high degree of complexity, manages all aspects of project activity to insure successful completion through production implementation, provides engineering support to existing products; redesigns current products for improved profitability, performance, quality, and reliability.- **DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES** (End Results Expected):- Responsible in electrical/electronic circuit design as it pertains to EMI/EMC, electronic devices communication protocols (Analog & digital), and signal conditioning to achieve linearization over null to full signal scale.- Develops contacting and non-contacting Sensors and Controls utilize proven technologies.- Leads Design and Testing of Sensors and Controls to meet customer’s EMI / EMC requirements- Develops product specifications and test requirements.- Works with product development team to develop concept design, then build and test prototype for New Business Opportunities.- Works with the team, suppliers and the plant to obtain quote (cost and schedule) for prototype and production.- Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert for Account Managers and Program Managers with respect to technical requirements for assigned products and programs.- Plans and conducts electronic test methods and procedures for the evaluation of a product or process control.- Designs, modify and fabricates prototype analog and digital circuitry and devices, sub assemblies and components, including design layouts.- Designs, modifies and fabricates production electronic circuitry and devices, sub-assemblies and components including design layouts, including final testing for sensors, accelerometers and pressure sensors.- Supports cross-functional team to investigate technical problems in product, process and quality control involving electrical and electronic engineering.- Challenges the “status quo” and identifies process improvement opportunities- Performs statistical analysis to track and analyzes trends with emphasis on recommending actions to resolve complicated problems and improve processes.- Reviews and approves Engineering Change Notices.- Prepares effective and detailed reports and presentations for delivery to upper management.- Travels to domestic or foreign locations of the Company or its customers or suppliers to work in an office, laboratory or production environment to analyze and solve engineering-related issues.- Defines design confirmation and design validation plans for engineering changes and new designs.- Performs other duties that support the success of the Company.- **INTERPERSONAL SKILLS**:- Is flexible and able to work in fast paced environment and travel frequently.- Demonstrates independence, resourcefulness and with ability to organize and prioritize.- Possess strong work ethics and cultural sensitivity; is approachable and leads by example.- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and internal department within the Company.**IV. COMMUNICATIONS**:**ORAL**: Good verbal skills required to- Deliver effective presentations to, and respond accurately and clearly to questions from, team members, supervisors, customers and suppliers.- Communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees and vendors- Bilingual English/Spanish**WRITTEN**: Good written skills required to- Convey complex ideas, concepts and detailed technical analysis to team members, supervisors, customers and suppliers in a clear and understandable manner in written form.- Issue instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees and vendors via letters, memos, graphs, and chart**V. SCHEDULING AND PLANNING**:- Plans, schedules and directs all assigned project activities. Involved in short-term and long-range planning activities.Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran