EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Senior Electronic Design Engineer

DESCRIPTION:
Tecnova is looking for a Electronic Design Engineer to be responsible for the concept, design, documentation, and implementation of electronic products used in various industries including automotive, industrial controls, embedded applications, and medical instruments. This individual must be able to take project ownership, complete tasks on schedule and on budget, while building a relationship with our customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Lead new product development projects.
  • Direct the technical efforts of supporting project team members.
  • Support new product development projects working independently or as a member of a project team.
  • Lead the requirement gathering process and interaction with customers.
  • Evaluate, select, and apply appropriate electronic technology and components.
  • Design and develop new digital, analog, FPGA, and processor based electronic circuits.
  • Design to meet reliability, testability, manufacturability, and material cost guidelines.
  • Specify appropriate constraints for circuit board layout and packaging.
  • Verify functional performance of prototype hardware under all specified operating conditions.
  • Document design, including principles of operation and analysis.
  • Document functional test requirements.
  • Support product life cycle.


REQUIREMENTS
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
  • 10 years design experience in a position where direct responsibility for leadership and design, qualification, and production release of high technology analog, digital, and processor-based products has been demonstrated.
  • High level of proficiency with analog and digital circuit simulation concepts and tools.
  • High level of proficiency in testing and troubleshooting of electronic hardware.
  • Detailed knowledge of current electronic component and packaging technology.
  • Experience designing with Freescale, Microchip, NXP, or Atmel microprocessors.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within and among teams, and to work independently.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Location: Waukegan, Illinois (Northern Chicago Suburb)
  • Relocation costs not covered.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • No 3rd-party resumes accepted.  Principals, only – no agencies or contractors.
  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident authorized to work in this country for any employer.
  • Due to the immediacy of this position we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
  • We are not accepting applications from offshore candidates.
ABOUT TECNOVA

Tecnova is a leading electronic product development, automated test engineering, and contract manufacturing firm that provides custom electronic hardware, mechanical, and software solutions to small companies and Fortune 100 corporations.  We offer exciting and professional challenges, variety, and ample opportunity to roll up your sleeves and make a difference.  We offer an excellent salary package commensurate with the skills and qualifications of the applicant, 401(k), medical, dental, and eye care benefits.

Qualified innovative, creative, and results-oriented individuals that desire a wide variety of projects in a challenging, fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply.

If your background and qualifications match this position, please send your resume via one of the following methods for immediate consideration:


    Mail:
      Tecnova
      ATTN: Product Development
      2383 N Delany Rd
      Waukegan, IL 60087-1836 USA

Please note: Due to the volume of the responses we receive, Tecnova will only contact those candidates who meet the requirements described above.