What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustaining Engineer position at FlexTek?
Sustaining Electrical Engineer
Position Overview: We are seeking a Sustaining Electrical Engineer with expertise in analog and digital circuit design, embedded design, and test systems. In this role, you will ensure the continued performance, reliability, and quality of our electrical products by troubleshooting, optimizing designs, and developing test systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Analog and Digital Circuit Design:
- Analyze and improve existing analog and digital circuits.
- Develop new circuit designs or modifications to meet evolving product requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility.
Embedded Design:
- Debug and enhance embedded systems firmware/software.
- Implement firmware upgrades and patches for performance or security issues.
- Optimize embedded code for efficiency, power consumption, and reliability.
Test Systems Development:
- Design and maintain test systems for product functionality and quality.
- Develop automated test scripts and procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve test system issues.
Product Sustaining:
- Investigate and resolve hardware and software issues.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to incorporate improvements into existing products.
- Provide technical support to production, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of design changes, test procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Generate reports on product improvements and issue resolutions.
Cost Optimization:
- Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining product performance and quality.
- Work with suppliers to select cost-effective components and materials.
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure designs and modifications comply with industry standards and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in analog/digital circuit design, embedded systems, and test system development.
- Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in tools/software such as Firmware, Altium, KiCad, C/C , and Python.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEEE, ISO, IEC).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining product quality.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Hardware Design: Microprocessors, microcontrollers, DSPs, schematic capture, simulation, and PCB layout. Experience with low/micro power design is a plus.
- Analog and Digital Design: Knowledge of filters and signal conditioning circuits is a plus.
- Microprocessors: Experience with STM32.
- Embedded Systems: Basic HW/SW integration, hardware performance tuning, and debugging tools. Knowledge of C/C is desirable.
- Tools: Experience with electrical test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) and design tools such as LTSPICE and Cube IDE.
- Technology: Understanding of Piezoelectric sensor technology.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects independently.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) plan
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Reimbursement
- Paid time off program
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
