Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Austin Dripping Springs, TX
Full Time Position
Covid-19 Update: Role is Day 1 Onsite. Therefore resources should be local or willing to relocate.
Job Description

• The Project Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of requirements and specifications of projects across entire system design for products.
• They are responsible for design development and implementation of custom software/hardware used to control automated testing systems.
• They develop the documentation required to build and reproduce the design.
• This position also involves system integration and troubleshooting, interfacing with customers, and occasionally providing on-site support of delivered systems as necessary.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work habits should include attention to detail, commitment to meeting project schedules, as well as a desire to continually take on new and challenging tasks.
• Lead all technical aspects of test and measurement systems from project conception to completion in coordination with the System Engineer.
• Interprets all aspects of the system design architecture and how each requirement is met by the design. Understands the underlying design steps required to implement the design (design a filter, specify mechanical assembly requirements etc.). Develop the documentation required to build and reproduce the design.
• Defines how each assembly will be verified: Starts with the conceptual Acceptance Test Procedure. Adds all the detailed steps to make it ready to run (defines any software to be written, test cables to be assembled, fixtures to be fabricated etc). Defines the testing required to verify all subassemblies.
• Quantifies and addresses the areas of risk: Determines what areas of the design involve risk. Comes up with and executes a strategy to minimize and deal with this risk.
• Oversee the functional designs: Answer questions and provide clarification to the functional design teams for the design. Review the documentation to make sure it agrees with customer s design specifications. Make sure all documentation is coherent and all pieces fit together as a project.
• Provide direction, coordination, planning and organization to overall Engineering Design Team assigned to a specific project.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests from both customers and manufacturing.
• Reviews and approves product specifications and customer user documentation for the product.
• Understands how a system should be documented under HM standards. Know the process and all document deliverables for a system: Cables, chassis, circuit cards, mechanical assemblies, and software.
• Analyze data, present test results and initiate system design changes as required for robustness and performance improvements.

Skills

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering
• IPC standards
• Circuit design and analysis
• Wire Harness and Cabling
• Ability to engage teams across different disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineering.
• Process and all document deliverables for a system: Cables, chassis, circuit cards, mechanical assemblies, and software.
• Engage teams across different disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation skills, along with exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Passion for learning about and working with test and measurement industry technologies
• Any programming language
• 100% on site (candidate has to be onsite 5 days a week) - Yes / No
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer - yes / No
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. - Yes / No (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Interview Process:

• 1st Round with Director of HR (Video Preferred / Open for Phone)
• 2nd Round with Hiring Manager (Video)
• 3rd Round with COO (Onsite preferred)

Screening Questions:

1.) Please provide the link to candidate s LinkedIn profile:

2.) What is the candidate s highest level of education?

3.) Has the candidate applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.

4.) What is the candidate s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation)

5.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property)

6.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

7.) Will the candidate now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?

8.) Have you discussed and is the candidate aware that this role is On-Site and requires 5 days a week on site?

9.) Please elaborate candidate's experience with high level programming and circuit design and analysis.

10.) Does the candidate have knowledge of IPC standards

11.) Please elaborate candidate's experience in outlining the process for verifying each assembly: Starts with the conceptual Acceptance Test Procedure. Adds all the detailed steps to make it ready to run (defines any software to be written, test cables to be assembled, fixtures to be fabricated etc.)

12.) Please elaborate candidate's experience in defining the testing required to verify all subassemblies.

13.) Please elaborate on candidate's experience engaging teams across different disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineering.

14.) Please elaborate on candidate's experience with the process and all document deliverables for a system: Cables, chassis, circuit cards, mechanical assemblies, and software.