Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Description

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Provides engineering expertise in assigned areas to ensure that all products are designed, procured, and built in accordance with customer and company quality requirements for sales growth and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Designs & develop new products and redesigns existing products to meet customer needs and specifications.
• Perform / Create / Update product design guidelines, customer standards, and / or analytical reports as assigned.
• Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders (Production, Quality, Marketing and Sales) and external customers.
• Participate in the development of product and technology roadmaps, in support of cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare technical proposals, and presentations as required to support customers, sales representatives and lead design reviews.
• Conduct patent assessment and prepare technical documents for filing new patent. 
• Investigates and suggests solutions to the Engineering Manager or Director with regard to product related problems.
• Interface with suppliers to evaluate component specification, new manufacturing techniques, and/or new materials.
• Compliance and participation in all Smiths Interconnect’s EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.
• Participate and contribute to team training, development, mentoring and audits.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior-level technologists.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent; at least 4x years of post-graduate experience.
• Knowledge of engineering mechanics, material properties, physics and manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of electrical theories especially in signal transmission, characterization and signal integrity.
• Familiar with the effects of mechanical component design on its electrical functions/performance.
• Experience with SolidWorks 3D modeling software or equivalent & understanding GD&T, ANSI/ASME standards.
• Experience with Six Sigma or equivalent tools and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) preferred.
• Experience on Finite Element Analysis (structural, thermal & fluid) preferred.
• Experience on electromagnetic (EM) and RF simulations preferred.
• Experience on IC test socket or electrical connector designs is a plus.
• Attention to detail/self-directed and able to work under normal supervision.
• Ability to analyze complex problems using data-driven approach and define solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• US citizen or permanent resident is required (ITAR compliance) for US sites.

Travel %: 0-20%

Security: Please State if US Citizen or permanent Resident Required

Planning and Decision Making:

• Coordinates with project team to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are mitigated.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment, systems, tools and process to increase organizational efficiency.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and/or assists others in solving work problems.
• Relies on extensive experience, analytical capacity, problem solving skills/tools and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Impact and Scope: 

• . Contributes to Functional KPI goals.
• Design authority for new and existing configurations.
• Collaborates across multiple sites and geographies.
• Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes, including customer and/or supplier visits.

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