Electronics Sustaining Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Electronics Sustaining Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. Summary: The Electronics Engineer is responsible for sustaining engineering activities to include production support, process improvement, product improvement and re-design, cost reduction, new product introduction, and special projects. Duties:

• Provide engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve issues in the electronics production area
• Research and implement cost reduction initiatives for electronic products
• Resolve component obsolescence issues on electronics products; This includes part selection and qualification and product re-design activities
• Assist design and manufacturing engineering with the introduction of new products into manufacturing
• Work with quality and purchasing to resolve electronics issues on purchased parts (PCB, cable, WiFi module, etc.)
• Identify and correct discrepancies in manufacturing parts, documentation, or bills of material
• Train electronics technician and assembly personnel in electronics test and assembly processes
• Develop electronics test and process documentation
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a closely related field; 3 years of professional engineering experience
• Knowledge of electrical engineering design principles
• Working knowledge of micro-controllers, memory, and digital circuitry
• Working knowledge of linear and switching power supplies, op-amps, comparators, ADC, DAC, and other analog circuits
• Knowledge of at least some of the following communication interfaces: UART, I2C, SPI, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and Ethernet
• Basic knowledge of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing and applications
• Ability to use standard electronics test equipment such as oscilloscope, digital volt meter, and bench power supply
• Basic soldering ability for through-hole and surface mount technology
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout
• Ability to program in C/C++ in a micro-controller environment is desired, but not required
• Experience with standard office software: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work independently while adhering to department operating rules and guidelines
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and activities
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment