Product Engineer I/II

Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

The Product Engineer I aides the design engineering team with technical and non-technical support, including component characterization, creation and performance optimization, creation and refinement of simulation models debugging of components, test fixtures, and Evaluation Boards (EVBs), and data analysis. This role provides critical NPI project management and will facilitate the creation of production-level documentation, analyze and recommend improvements to production processes/methods to enable cost reductions and quality improvements. This individual will be responsible for bridging the gap between R&D and Production by supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects through a structured gated system and will engage internal and external resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, cost, and quality and in line with individual projects requirements and objectives.

Salary Range: $75,000-90,000 per year

Job Function:

• Management of projects to introduce new products and/or technologies.
• Monitor the catalog release status on pipeline and roadmap components and ensure the attainment percentage level targeted for the deployment to the market of the same.
• Provide engineering support for:
• Components characterization and qualification, assisted by QA, Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering test.
• Characterization and qualification of test fixtures, EVBs, and test setups, assisted by Manufacturing engineering.
• Performance optimization of Test Fixtures and EVBs.
• Correlation of Test Fixture to EVB performance.
• Creation of test plans and block diagrams, assisted by Engineering Test.
• First articles performance analysis.
• Assist in the efficient and cost-effective transition of design prototypes from engineering to production by:
• Debugging electrical test failures in the production environment and involving multi-disciplinary teams in the process, as required.
• Assisting in setting production-level specs and providing guidance on the overall production test strategy.
• Facilitating the release of production-level documentation.
• Support the Product Change Notice group in coordinating product development activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the Phase Gated Process, Engineering Change Order, and Catalog release processes.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Communicate new manufacturing and logistics process requirements to key stakeholders and report on the status of the developments of the same.
• Develop and implement efficient material handling, flow strategies, and good manufacturing practices at all times.
• Prepare status reports on all owned, open projects.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with microwave theory coursework plus two years of relevant lab work in testing and/or tuning of RF components OR:
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on microwave circuit design plus one-year relevant lab work experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated project management capabilities (successful project management from inception to completion).
• Prior experience with SmartSheet is a plus.
• Real-world strong lab analysis and debug capabilities are required.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with basic statistical concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multi-functional and cross-functional teams to create & support the activities during the life cycle of products, from conception through production within stated time frames.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with component-level design practices, requirements, and budgeting is a plus.
• Familiarity with product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes is preferred.
• Prior experience modeling and simulating in Ansys HFSS is required.
• Knowledge of MATLAB and Python is required.
• Knowledge of JMP Statistical software is preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks, and DraftSight is a plus.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession - by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.