Design Engineer Job

Employer Name:	SpiderID: 2917615
Location: Louisville, Kentucky	Date Posted: 10/9/2009
Wage: DOE	Category: Engineering
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
The Design Engineer plans, designs, and creates hardware that meets the needs of our customer’s electronic and communication business needs. The Design Engineer is ultimately responsible for developing a product that meets the needs and expectations of the customer in a fashion that is efficient, on time and error free, and must work closely with the sales department and software engineering department to achieve this.

Job Requirements:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Create documentation for projects including block diagrams, state diagrams, product descriptions, and other required documents per ISO 9001 Standards, company policy and/or procedure.
Participate in hardware design reviews to ensure that designs are on time, in budget, and in line with customers/sales expectations
Debug prototypes of new boards, including documentation of test procedures, test specifications, test jigs, etc.
Create Schematics and/or layouts for hardware projects, this includes the following: Schematic files with no DRC errors, Bill of Materials (BOM) in an appropriate format, Detailed instructions for layout, All necessary files for layout of board
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
Must be able to perform feasibility studies, design and construct specialized test jigs/fixtures for testing developmental stage items, breadboard specialized circuitry for evaluation and review, and interface with suppliers as needed
Will verify second source part compatibility via comprehensive testing, train technicians on technical aspects, and conduct reverse engineering of competitive products
Responsible for the electrical design, development, testing, and debugging of circuitry for audio products and PCB design using schematic capture software
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions and record results
Communicate with design and manufacturing engineers to bring new products from concept to production

ESSENTIAL TASKS
Provides support for customer problems/complaints. This could be in-house, telephone, modem, on site, etc
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve development problems
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment
Proficiency in the use of electronic test equipment, comprehensive understanding of electronic circuitry theory
Comprehensive understanding of mechanical PCB design for audio and power circuitry

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly then must have the ability to proof work for errors, problem, and accuracy within the allotted time frame
Analytical Skills - Ability to take cost information, raw material data, and part information then process it into a form that is beneficial to IED.
Attendance/Attitude - Partner is expected to exhibit a conscious effort to fill his/her responsibilities on an hour-by-hour, day-by-day basis. The partner understands the importance of attendance in his/her working relationships with team members.
Communication, Oral/Written - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for inaccuracies; presents numerical data effectively; Able to speak, read, count, and interpret written information in the English language.
Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas to develop new products, processes and/or innovations.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following IED or ISO 9000 procedures.
Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions to create a product that is within budget, on time, and in demand.
Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly either in meeting or training presentations.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with IED customers, suppliers, and partners within and outside of the US.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: 10/15/09
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: Entry-Level
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: Less Than 25%
Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress

Company Profile:
IED has helped design and customize systems for airports, convention centers, transit stations, healthcare facilities, industrial buildings, government offices, and many other types of facilities. But whatever the industry or application, it is through IED’s commitment to the people it connects and a deep involvement in each project that helped IED become the industry leader. With incomparable technological advancements and achievements over the years, that is where it has stayed.
Our completely integrated solutions encompass tailored elements of hardware, software, and audio/visual management tools to create state-of-the-art and easy to use communication and management systems.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Francoise Horn	Company Type: Employer
Company: Innovative Electronic Designs, LLC

City: Louisville
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40299

Web Site: http://www.iedaudio.com