SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

A hands-on position managing a team of Electrical and SW Engineers in the design and development of large scale processing equipment used in data storage, solar and LED industries. The equipment mixes mechanical, electrical and software attributes to produce high volume precision manufacturing equipment. The team consists of 3-5 Electrical and SW Engineers, and will require the manager to direct and guide the activity of the team, as well as contribute to the design. The position is approximately 75% individual contributor and 25% manager, but will evolve into more management as the team grows. Specific areas of responsibility include assisting with and managing the development of the system user interface, including software for motion control and vision systems. Also responsible for circuit design integrating motion control components, safety interlocks and I/O for both digital and analog circuits. In addition to the technical aspects, this position requires the management of engineering schedules, resource assignments, scoping of new projects, and management reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Analog and Digital circuit design

System-level software design using C#,C++

Windows-based programming, including design of user interface, vision and motion control system software integration.

Managing outsourced vendors performing PCBA design

Provide technical guidance for EE and SW engineers

Managing EE and SW Engineering resources and schedules

Scoping of potential new projects – estimating time and material requirements

Reporting project status to management

Good communication skills

Good project management skills

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Occasional customer interactions related to resolving field problems

Microcontroller design

FPGA knowledge

Willing to travel domestically and internationally

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong programming skills in C#, C++ using Visual Studio 2008

Strong circuit design skills for capital equipment

Strong analytical skills

Strong  problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Strong leadership and management skills

Strong project management skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Detail oriented

Organized, productive

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BSEE or CS, prefer MS and/or MBA

Minimum 5 years experience, prefer 7+

Experience with windows programming in C# and/or C++

Experience with system-level circuit design