Lead Electronic/Controls Engineer

This is a key position in a core group of Engineers which will be leading R&D, NPD, and Support functions for Hisense USA Cooking products.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Power Board and UI Hardware and Software specifications for both Electric and Gas ranges and future Cooking Product.
• Responsible for development and verification of all electronic components in the cooking products.
• Leads cooking performance development in terms of Temperature regulation algorithms.
• Performs software confirmation activities.
• Leads cost reduction activities for electric components.
• Represents Hisense USA R&D on the UL 858 committee and similar groups.
• Supports the development of prototypes for new appliances or upgrades to existing product line
• Supports the development of early-stage conceptual prototypes for technology demonstration/verification.
• Participates in consumer research activities.
• Contributes to the HUSA Intellectual Property generation by developing patentable concepts.
• Advises the service team as necessary
• Helps to develop HUSA R&D Testing Procedures

Factory Support:

• Assists the factory as necessary for support in identifying root causes of failures
• Helps to develop factory processes for electronic component evaluation and incoming inspection.
• Responsible for approving the use of electronic components in production
• Responsible for the approval of alternate components.
• Supports the factory and QC in evaluating new suppliers and components as necessary
• Helps to analyze quality issues from the field and supports field test participants.
• Performs testing in HUSA R&D lab to investigate issues, provide backup testing for factory, etc.

For New Product Development activities:

• Responsible for the Electronics and software development for new products
• Participates directly in the testing of all appliances in HUSA R&D at each stage of the NPD process.
• Travels to the factory with HUSA R&D cooking team to support important builds in the NPD process.
• Leads Electronics/Software certifications with UL or others and supports with the appliance certifications.

Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 5 to 15 years of experience in product design and development of cooking ranges.
• Technical skills: Ability to design and prototype circuit boards. Proficiency in CAD software (NX preferred).  Produce schematics and drawings.  Perform tolerance stack-ups, FEA, and similar analysis as necessary.  Design, develop, and test cooking algorithms.  Ability to build prototype circuits/systems for innovation proof of concept.
• Knowledge of industry standards: Familiarity with ANSI Z21.1, UL 858 and other international regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines related to cooking range appliances.
• Project management skills: Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Problem-solving abilities: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve design, development, and manufacturing challenges.
• Design for Serviceability, Assembly, Cost, and simplicity: Awareness of how design impacts serviceability and cost beyond performance requirements.
• Communication and teamwork: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, product managers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of the cooking range structure design meet safety, functionality, and aesthetic requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset: A commitment to continually reviewing and improving existing cooking range structures and processes to enhance product performance, efficiency, and safety.

Personal Qualities:

• Uncompromising commitment to quality and safety with focus on customer first.
• Problem-solving orientation. Proactive and solution-driven.
• Collaborative and takes ownership of own duties and making the whole team successful, helping with roles of others as necessary.
• Enjoys the theoretical as well as practical and hands-on development.
• Open-minded, positive attitude even in difficult times.
• International experience combined with awareness, understanding, and tolerance of other cultures is a major advantage.
• Calm under pressure and handles stress appropriately.

Other:

• Able to travel as necessary to Mexico factory, to visit suppliers, to attend conferences, etc.

Hisense USA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We comply with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmatively seek to recruit, develop, and promote qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our company is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We encourage applicants of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply for employment with our company.