What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Compal USA?
ABOUT COMPAL
We are in the business of collaborative innovation and making those ideas happen. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of notebook PCs, smart devices, data center equipment and LCD products, and automotive electronics, we take pride in bringing breakthrough design concepts to life with world class R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Innovation is in our DNA and no challenge is too big for our award-winning design teams. Unparalleled experience across a broad range of technologies translates into projects being delivered with the highest design integrity and quality. Compal has 80,000 employees across 8 countries in USA, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, India, China, Vietnam, and Taiwan to provide engineering, manufacturing, service support to our customers.
OUR CULTURE
We believe innovation happens when people do what they love and have the opportunity to grow. Compal is powered by some of the brightest talent from around the world, working together to push creative and technical boundaries on behalf of our clients and their products. Every day we strive to create an environment where people can grow and learn from each other, while receiving the support to do the best while working on what they love.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Automotive Electronic Products (AEP) team as part of CompalUSA, work based in Goleta California. A hybrid work model combining the flexibility of remote work at home with the benefits of on-site collaboration in the Goleta, CA development facility will be employed. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for design, integration, test and troubleshooting of high-density electronic assemblies.
Major responsibilities:
Create effective electronic assembly designs to meet size, quality, reliability, and prototype integration/test requirements as Responsible Engineering Authority. Selection of applicable electronic components to meet system level requirements related to the design and validation testing of infrared camera systems. Lead technical discussions with electronic component suppliers to clarify specifications, resolve issues, etc. Support system validation test activities and transition to production while contributing to development of effective design rules and guidelines for high density electronic assemblies. Mentor young engineers and engineering interns.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience designing, integrating and testing electronic assemblies for various applications, including automotive safety, security, fire and industrial inspection
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, or other applicable credentials
- Expertise with circuit design and simulation tools, e.g., Altium, Cadence, PSPICE, LTspice, etc.
- Experience routing high density PCB assemblies in consideration of manufacturing and EMI/EMC requirements
- Familiarity with various physical component and module interfaces, e.g., MIPI CSI-2, USB, GMSL, FPD-Link III, CAN, RS-232, etc.
- Experience designing FPGA & SOC based systems from R&D through production
- Demonstrated contributions to functional and EMC validation testing
- Familiarity with DFMEA risk management principles, infrared system performance metrics and analysis tools a plus, e.g., IQRM NETD, MTF and Matlab
- Experience managing internal and external development resources to planned budget and schedule
- Collaborative mindset
TRAVEL: Less than 10%
BENEFITS AT COMPAL USA Inc.
- Medical, dental vision and prescription drug insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Excellent 401k plan with matching contributions
- Generous PTO policy
- Company paid holidays
Compal USA (Indiana) Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to any protected status.
