Electronics/Electrical Systems Engineer – Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement

Company Description

Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services materials testing systems. Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world’s largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of materials and components. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.

As an industry leader in materials testing, Instron is looking for an electronic/electrical systems engineer to work in our sustaining engineering group.  The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively as both a design/continuous improvement engineer and manufacturing/process Improvement engineer on highly complex systems in a world class lean manufacturing environment with a strong background in electrical and software development.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Design/Continuous Improvement Engineering
  • Drives and executes design projects that resolve issues on our current product lines leading to increased function, improved quality/reliability or resolving open customer escalations.
  • Acts as a technical resource for other functions of the business, including Manufacturing personnel, Product Management, Sales, Technical Support and Field Service. 
  • Evaluates failure of product to meet specifications and makes recommendations for changes to product design if required.  Develops, verifies, and implements suggested changes as required.
• Manufacturing/Process Improvement Engineer
  • Serves as manufacturing liaison with Development Engineering Department on complex manufacturing problems and new products.  Evaluates and analyzes the design of each part to determine the most economical methods and procedures for manufacture.  Defines appropriate tools, equipment, and facilities.
  • Supporting contract manufacturing of PCBA and Power Distribution boxes, including issue resolution, test fixture design and obsolete component replacements
  • Designs and maintains manufacturing test software that automates the control and interaction between units under test and test equipment. 
  • Coding in languages including VB.net, C# / LabVIEW, using data acquisition instrumentation such as HBM and National Instruments products
  • Detailed design, development, documentation, and system evaluation. Typically, electronically interfacing instrumentation and high-level software.
  • Design, manufacture, commissioning, and support of test equipment including structured documentation to engineering specifications.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Knowledge and skills in the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, typically acquired through attainment of a bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or systems engineering.
• Design and manufacturing knowledge involving electronic or E/M devices, precision mechanisms, basic analog and digital circuitry, and general laboratory instrumentation.  Understanding of PCBA design/manufacturing is desirable.
• VB.Net / C# / LabVIEW development, testing and release.
• Ability to diagnose electrical/mechanical problems to the root-cause.  Good analytical and problem-solving ability, including an aptitude for identifying fundamentals and the ability to balance technical demands with production realities. 
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate project reports and process documentation.
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to electronically interface instrumentation to data acquisition systems and develop high level software UIs.
• Ability to carry out systems engineering tasks with minimal coaching.
• Highly motivated with good team working skills.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and electronics.
• Ability to inter-relate with other disciplines.
• Electronics design using a CAD package.

Additional Information

Take this opportunity to join a professional and successful team where you can make a significant impact immediately. Enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits that includes health, dental, life and LTD insurance, paid parental leave, 401k (with match), and a generous tuition reimbursement program.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and conti