Supports the design activity for the PCB (Flexible Printed Circuits) for electrical performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acts as an electrical engineer for PCB (Flexible Printed Circuits) to be used for consumer electronics devices.
Captures EE requirements from customer's spec and design circuit with other engineers.
Interacts with customers and internal engineering team for the Design for Manufacturing and Design for Functions.
Performs engineering analysis for the Electronics Circuits by using simulation tools.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job effectively, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Must be able to synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; and, use intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem-solving situations; and, use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Must be able to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback; respond to customer requests, and meet commitments.
Communication - Must be able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; write clearly and informatively; vary writing style to meet needs; and, read and interpret written information.
Business Acumen - Must understand business implications of decisions; display orientation to profitability; demonstrate knowledge of market and competition; and, align work with strategic goals
Strategic Thinking - Must be able to develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; understand the organization's strengths and weaknesses; analyze market and competition; identify external threats and opportunities; and, adapt the strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment - Must be able to display a willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain the reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in the decision-making process; and, make timely decisions.
Professionalism - Must be able to approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; and, follow through on commitments.
Adaptability - Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; and, deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
Quality - Must be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve efficiency; and, complete work in a timely manner.
Dependability - Must be able to follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; be punctual; commit to long hours when necessary to reach goals; and, complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering.
Experience in Simulation Software Ansys HFSS.
Minimum 3 years of consumer electronics industry experience, PCB industry preferred.
Cadence Allegro/OrCAD experience preferred.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret information, general business periodicals and legal agreements. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors and members of the business community. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to make technical presentations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and various levels of employees. Bi-lingual English/Japanese preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in various forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to act as a resource for others.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Driver's License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to influence others.
strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a friendly, cooperative, stable demeanor.
Ability to understand and communicate technical issues.
strong organizational and follow up skills.
Ability to work independently within established guidelines.
Ability to manage individual budget/expense.
Ability to travel to customer locations and Nitto affiliated companies
Ability to perform duties and tasks of substantial variety and complexity.
Ability to rely on experience and good judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
Ability to exhibit international perspective with sensitivity for cultural and language differences.
Requires proficiency in Windows computer environment including word processing, spreadsheet, database management, electronic mail and presentation softwares. Ability to adapt to computerized business system.
location: San Jose, California
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 85,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acts as electrical engineer for PCB (Flexible Printed Circuits) to be used for consumer electronics devices.
Captures EE requirements from customer's spec and design circuit with other engineers.
Interacts with customers and internal engineering team for the Design for Manufacturing and Design for Functions.
Performs engineering analysis for the Electronics Circuits by using simulation tools.
qualifications:
Experience level: Experienced
Minimum 3 years of experience
Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
PCB Design (2 years of experience is required)
Electrical Engineering
cad
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
