Product Engineer - Electrical

IMMI® is the trusted, global leader of safety solutions, helping to protect millions of lives every day. For almost sixty years, IMMI has led the way in developing, designing, testing and manufacturing innovative safety restraints and systems. IMMI’s safety products are found worldwide on car seats, heavy trucks, school buses, recreational/off road, military, fire/EMS, motor coach, and construction vehicles. Privately owned, headquartered in Westfield, Indiana and operating eight additional global facilities, IMMI is also home to IMMI VIP steering wheels and CAPE®, the world’s leading state-of-the-art testing facility.

IMMI is seeking a highly motivated Products Engineer - Electrical to support our Products Engineering team. The Electronics Engineer will design and develop new products or improve current products using engineering disciplines and tools such as Stage Gate, CAD, Validation, Product Release, etc. The goal is to produce products that meet IMMI targets for performance specifications, cost and timing. (On Specification, On Time and On Cost)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive new product development programs using Stage-Gate process. Complete and/or delegate all engineering activities within a given program
• Provides guidance to designers/supporting engineers for designs, drawings, requisitions, etc. to meet regulatory, process, electrical and project requirements
• Work collaboratively to execute projects with various internal competencies (Testing, purchasing, manufacturing, quality and finance).
• Support customers with technical information and initiatives. This can include developing and/or creating design concepts, CAD models, prototypes, and technical reports/presentation.
• Engage with suppliers and outside contractors to accomplish key outsourcing activities like part sourcing or contract design.
• Develop and execute validation testing to qualify designs through the product development process.
• Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects at a time and prioritize work.
• Gain peer and management product insight through informal and formal design reviews.
• Utilize design tools available to maximize development time while ensuring optimal product design.
• Fully supports company programs, policies, and objectives.
• Support Manufacturing engineering for end of line tester and other electrical or electronic equipment.
• Basic programming skills including Visual Basic, C#, C
• Basic documentation and presentation skills including Word, PowerPoint and flowcharting.
• Familiarity with CAN protocols - SAE J1939 and AUTOSAR Preferred
• Familiarity with the US Patent System (reading /understanding and creating patents) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications for this position are as follows:

Experience, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with electronic circuit technology design and assembly processes.
• Mixed signal (Analog Digital) circuit design and analysis
• Schematic design/capture (KiCad preferred)
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design/layout (KiCad preferred)
• Software development for embedded microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry-Pi, Nucleo)
• Creation of electronics bill-of-materials (eBOM)
• Sourcing PCBAs at the prototype and production stages
• Automotive experience with Crash Sensors (aka airbag controllers) will be preferred.
• Development of systems requirements for systems procurement from external suppliers
• Working with contracted (external) suppliers on the development and calibration of systems
• Working with IMMI’s internal CAPE crash test facility on instrumenting tests and post-processing (analyzing) captured test data.
• Working with IMMI’s customers to integrate our products into their vehicular systems and assist them with testing and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience in design, repair, and analysis of electronic systems
• Knowledge of Bluetooth and other wireless technology (e.g., Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, RFID, etc.)
• Experience in Mobile app development (iOS/Android) will be preferred.
• Exposure to electrical engineering design principles and methodologies
• Ability to construct electromechanical proof-of-concept demonstration mock-ups.
• 3D CAD Design of simple mechanical components (SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred).
• Soldering of electronics/electrical circuits (including breadboards and PCBAs)
• Use of electronics diagnostics equipment (O’scopes, DMMs, Data-Loggers, etc.)
• Use of basic hand and power tools for system assembly/construction
• Must have general knowledge of manufacturing and assembly methodologies.
• Strong results orientation and positive "can do" attitude with a sense of urgency.
• Self-starter: a "hands-on" individual who enjoys challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction.
• Collaborative and team player.

Education/Training:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical /Electronic Engineering field (BSEE)

Preferred:

• Master's degree in technical field (ideally MSEE)
• Bachelor's degree (or minor) in computer science (software development)
• Or at least 5 years of experience in writing code for microcontrollers (C preferred)
• 5 year's experience in Automotive Industry
• Six Sigma Certification.

BENEFITS

• Team Member Ownership/ESOP
• Healthcare, vision, dental options
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• Two (2) IMMI Serves volunteer days per year.
• Onsite Health and Wellness Center
• Onsite Gym
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities
• 401k
• Tuition Assistance