Electronics Engineer I
The Mission
To be an outstanding Engineering and R&D organization committed to our customers’ success by providing world-class solutions to challenges at the nanoscale. We are devoted to bringing leading technologies to markets with the highest quality products and services.
And we rock
The Position
Reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for the integration, testing, debugging, maintenance and support of the electrical assemblies and aspects of focused ion and electron beam systems, which are complex electro-mechanical systems. These systems employ charged particle optics, gas chemistries, mechanical positioning systems and other technologies for sub-micron structural modifications and imaging. The successful candidate actively supports and contributes to the development and performance improvements of these systems.
Specific Deliverables associated with this opportunity include:
- Participation in multi-disciplinary R&D teams tasked with product creation, support system integration and system testing activities, including hands-on debugging and troubleshooting of electrical designs in support of FEI R&D.
- Design of cable assemblies, backplanes, power distribution boards, etc.
- Creation and maintenance of technical product documentation (TPD) for new and existing products.
- Management and execution of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Orders (ECOs).
- Management of several clearly defined supplier and / or contractor engineering activities, such as failure analysis, trouble shooting, design work, other investigations and / or inquires, etc.
- Organization and execution of the necessary product safety and compliance activities, including the compilation of the required product safety and compliance documentation. This involves collaboration with outside parties.
- Support for the FEI Sourcing organization and their suppliers with engineering expertise regarding electrical components and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Support for FEI's manufacturing and Service organization and their external customers when it comes to the various aspects of electrical components and assemblies.
- Infrequent travel, if any, nationally and internationally.
The Requirements
This position is ideal for a self-directed individual who wants to work in an exciting multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:
- Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
- 0-3 years experience in an electrical / electronics product development / support engineering role addressing both modules and systems in the capital equipment or related industry or alternatively experience with large and complex instrumentation. Experience may have been gained concurrently.
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written, as technical concepts need to be communicated to a wide variety of audiences. The Electrical Engineer operates in a multi-site and cross-functional team environment.
- Proven understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, with the emphasis on practical and applied knowledge using known methods and practices.
- Proven experience in working with product management tools and processes, such as ECR / ECO processes, TPD databases, etc.
- Proven ability to manage third parties and other external contact in order to achieve required deliverables in a timely manner and within budget.
- Adequate understanding of design tools and manufacturing processes for PCBs and cable assemblies, hands-on experience a strong plus.
- Knowledge of product safety and compliance a plus.
The Competencies
The successful candidate will possess the following competencies:
- Commitment to clarity and understanding. Motivated, self-starter. Based on general information and direction only, finds complete solutions in a resourceful and effective way.
- Attention to detail. Follows detailed procedures, ensures accuracy, organizes and maintains systems.
- Commitment to task. Takes responsibility for outcomes, persists and shows a sense of urgency.
- Flexibility. Open minded, performs a wide variety of tasks, changes focus quickly as demands change and is adaptable.
