Electrical Component Eng (50124)

Summary

Electrical Component Engineer   Salary Range $77,000 - $136,000/ Year

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team, and Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

This position is with the Electrical Engineering department of Haas Automation. The opening is to support engineering, ensure components are reliable and effective, find alternate sources and track component qualifications. Responsible for strategic sourcing and establishes standards for components with development teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review BOM’s for obsolescence.

• Support design teams in the selection of electronic components.

• Drive qualifications of EOL/Obsolete component solutions.

• Investigate and promote alternative solutions.

• Facilitate communication and interactions between suppliers and design teams.

• Conduct failure analysis/corrective action with suppliers.

• Assist in identifying and resolving manufacturing problems.

• Manage approved vendor list. Manage / create standard processes where needed.

• Conduct part lifecycle analysis.

• Flag in-accurate component specification data and correct it.

• Analyze component failure trends

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Qualifications

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Areas of experience include; Applications engineer, Distribution or Technical Sales.

• Applicant should understand the basic operation concepts of electrical components.

• Applicant should be able to compare physical and operational differences between parts.

• Obsolescence tracking and avoidance using software-based tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Applicant should be able to manage part qualification efforts. Help in defining test methods, reporting and tracking.

• Experience working with external vendors. Communicating specifications and finding alternate solutions.

• Tracking work progress and reporting on status.

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

Electrical Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience

5-10 years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Have ability to write routine reports and business correspondence. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, and/or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May need to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Frequently

Walking

Frequently

Bending (neck)

Occasionally

Bending (waist)

Occasionally

Squatting

Occasionally

Twisting (neck)

Rarely

Twisting (waist)

Rarely

Climbing

Rarely

Kneeling

Occasionally

Crawling

Never

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Occasionally

Simple grasping

Occasionally

Power grasping

Occasionally

Fine manipulation

Occasionally

Pushing & Pulling

Occasionally

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

Yes

Color vision

Yes

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

Yes

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Frequently

11-25 lbs.

Occasionally

26-50 lbs.

Rarely

51-60 lbs.

Rarely

61+ lbs.

Rarely

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Constantly

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics 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.

Noise Level

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually:

Moderate

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Frequently

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Occasionally

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Occasionally

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Rarely

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Rarely

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Rarely