Electronics System Engineer

Job Description

A REGULAR DAY AT WORK (Essential Duties):

For us going to work every day has an even greater purpose than putting the latest product or technology on the market. It’s about improving the everyday lives of millions. By being sustainable and open to new ideas we can push the boundaries of cooking, cleaning, and wellbeing at home. But to keep doing so, we need more people who want to innovate and re-imagine what life at home can be.

The Electronics and Digital (E&D) Development branch of the CX R&D Food Preparation organization is comprised of 4 main competence centers: System Program Office & Digital Experience, Hardware (Electrical & Electronics), and Software. E&DX provides the relevant R&D capabilities to all four business areas - Asia Pacific & Middle East, Latin America, North America and Europe - to deploy innovative consumer experiences thru global reuse and new development of functional systems that support the GenPlans and TCEs defined in the BAs and at Global Product Line level. The efforts of this group is to ultimately increase speed to market, innovation and utilization of best design practices to optimize Electrolux build quality and technical prowess worldwide

The Functional Systems Engineer considers the needs of the product functionality from broad high-level requirements and can break down the functions into necessary design modules that constitute the functional electrical and electronic system. This role work closely with the teams responsible for product requirements in order to scope new projects, translate customer needs into product specifications and technical requirements, and provide technical guidance regarding new technologies, feature implementations, risks, cost assessments, etc.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

• Includes the following deliverables, but not limited to.
• Creating functional systems specifications from customer use cases and product requirements as developed by Product Line, Marketing, Design, Usability, etc.
• Scoping new projects, including requirement collection, requirement analysis, alignment with system architecture direction, and technical risk.
• Providing technical guidance relative to features and new technologies as part of early project assessment and design selection.
• Working closely with electronics design engineers to support interpretation of technical specifications and for collaborative feedback so to ensure the needs of all customers are met.
• Working with cross process partners to define required interfaces with controls.
• Considering the mechanical integration of the electrical and electronic modules into the product and works with process partners to ensure environmental design needs and manufacturing practices are satisfactory.
• Interfacing with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Service, and outside suppliers for collection of requirements and to provide direct support on technical designs.
• Supporting cooking science and agency labs in development of cooking algorithm needs for the electronics controls and for creation of necessary lab development applications.
• Developing system verification test plans based directly on technical specifications.
• Participating in Technical Design Previews in order to report on assigned project deliverables.
• Assisting design teams with DFMEA development as systems-level subject matter expert.
• Providing timely communication as to project status and deliverables.
• Creating new intellectual property.
• Working autonomously in projects and assigned tasks.
• Performing any and all functions as outlined by Engineering Management; lead or participate in special function teams and support production as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in product design, embedded control development, or related engineering career field.
• Understanding of overall engineering, manufacturing, and assembly principles.
• Appliance product design related experience is preferred.
• Ability to interpret schematics and understanding of embedded software design and architecture.
• Experience with agency and normative requirements preferred.
• Considered as a plus:

o Tools knowledge: Jama, Jira

o Incose Certification program

o MIT xPRO Systems Engineering - Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems

o Knowledge and experience of testing Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

o Experience with advanced UI and GUI (Graphical User Interface) or power electronics development is preferred.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Ours is a dynamic, fast-paced environment that asks for flexibility and agility.
• You work with urgency, analyzing and adapting to different situations, quickly understanding changes and reacting confidently and decisively.
• You always strive for better, in your work and for your future.
• With an eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex data, you can also translate this into meaningful, useful information that informs decision-making.
• You ask and you listen, you take ideas on board and work with your team, taking everyone in the same direction.
• Whether face-to-face or on the phone, you can communicate plans and articulate your ideas with colleagues and customers at all levels.
• You start and you finish, taking responsibility for getting things done, on time and to high quality, tying up all the loose ends along the way.
• You look at everything from every angle, distilling the core message and putting it together in a way that excites and delights.
• You want to know everything about everything - then you take it all apart and put it back together.
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• You love to explore new ideas and drive continuous improvement, not only to do your best work but to develop your capabilities and acquire new skills.
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• You keep the consumer and customer front of mind, bringing an outside-in perspective to encouraging cross-collaboration, utilizing diversity and encouraging open feedback.
• You have proficiency in the English language (written and verbal).