Entry Level BSEE

The opportunity has arisen for an Engineer to join this global organization which respects diverse perspectives, experiences and traditions as essential and values each employee’s contribution toward achieving our business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of client-provided or other national, international or industry-specific performance and durability standards or U.S., Canadian and
other International product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to Engineering Team Leader, Department Manager or other management designee.

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to
be complete or exclusive.

• Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, conduct on and off site evaluation of products to determine
  compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this, Engineer must:
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT
  (equipment under test);
• Read and understand client-provided or otherwise published performance or product safety
  standards;
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions;
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability;
• Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for
  testing;
• Follow established test plan;
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed;
• Conduct thorough construction review, or sample inspection as needed; document results;
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not
  limited to: Battery Cycling (Charge/Discharge), Vibration, Temperature/Humidity soak or cycle, durability cycling, Voltage and Current measurement, dielectric, pressure, abnormal and fault condition
  simulation, rain, dust, corrosion.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: Temperature/Humidity Chambers; Vibration Test Controllers; Programmable Power Supplies; PLC or other controllers; pneumatic, hydraulic or electric actuators; AC/DC power supplies and loads; oscilloscope; multi-meter; dielectric strength tester; ground
  continuity tester; digital multi-meter; surge generator; over-voltage tester; environmental condition chamber; and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Following sample handling procedures, ensure that sample is logged into and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
• Compile test results during construction review and testing.  Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell.  Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
• Perform other work as required

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering required, BSEE preferred.
• 0-2 years directly related experience
• Demonstrated experience with Automotive (SAE, OEM specific), or International (ANSI,
  MIL, IEC, ISO) performance and environmental simulation test standards,  and/or U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Prior project management experience is a plus
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
  with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Microsoft Office expertise
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate