Electronic Packaging Engineer

Location:  West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328
Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Engineering

About Us
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer. Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

Based in West Hartford CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact and while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you’ll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

We have an exciting opportunity for anElectronic Packaging Engineerto join our West Hartford, CT team. Expected to perform mechanical design and development associated with packaging electronic circuits including, assembly design, analysis, test, and manufacturing introduction support for both new and existing electronics design projects. Understand and mitigate possible failure mechanisms associated with materials, interconnects, and environmental loads to develop a reliable design. Communicate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers (Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Configuration Management) for design and release approval. Investigate and edit product structures, generate CAD models, 2D/3D drawings and be responsible for the final technical data package. Create, edit, review, and drive Engineering Changes to closure.

•Use 3D CAD Design Software (NX) to perform mechanical design of electronic systems with optimization of packaging density, material compatibility, thermal performance, structural performance, reliability and Cost. 
•Understand and mitigate possible failure mechanisms associated with the materials, interconnects, and environmental loads to develop a reliable design.
•Perform Analysis including vibration, temperature, mechanical tolerance and life. 
•Developing a close working relationship with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure the production design is producible. 
•Generate Models and Drawings

•Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
•8+ years of experience in electronics packaging design of Avionics Equipment.
•5+ year of 3D CAD modeling experience. Preferably with Siemens NX
•Sound understanding of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
•Knowledge of hardware qualification standards DO-160, and MIL–STD-810
•Experience designing for manufacturability of low to medium volume products.
•Knowledge of FEA (Ansys / IcePAK / Flowtherm)
•Knowledge of electronic interconnect and component failure mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
•Knowledge of mechanical failure analysis of electronic systems.
•PDM knowledge (TeamCenter / Omnify / Windchill) preferred.

Other Desired Skills:
•MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook)
•Ability to work collaboratively with others and demonstrate effective communication skills.
•Strong work ethic with a track record of completing tasks on schedule.

•Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
•Healthcare spending accounts
•Paid parental leave
•Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
•401(k) with company match
•Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•Disability and life insurance
•Incentives and performance-based rewards
•Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Our Vision:
As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:
We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:
1.Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2.Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
3.Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4.Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5.Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.