Senior Engineer II, Continuous Engineering

We are looking for a Senior Engineer II for Continuous Engineeringin our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Design Centerto providetechnical leadership forthe maintenance and optimization within theMiniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) portfolioand experience on UL489 standard.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems.

• Create and execute verification & validation oftest plans in SE laboratories.

• Responsible for engineering analysis activitiesby interpretingtest results on Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical,and Structural, to ensurethe adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product.

• Compliance toratings, product specifications and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC and IEC).

• Synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to audience (e.g. peers, management, product owners, scrum masters).

• Lead and execute Circuit Breaker projectsto optimize our product offer. Coordinate engineering scheduling, planning, safety reviewsand communicate project status to internal stakeholders.

• Execute/leadassigned product designs changes- drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) markups according to giventechnical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system).

• Design offers from technical specifications to meet customer values expectations and quality goals with respect to supply chains constraints

• Support Global Supply Change Manufacturing Plants in North America. Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g . UL489, IEC, ANSI)

• Responsible for the signoff of deliverables (such asPPAPs and Pilot Run reviews).

• Work collaborativelyon cross-functional teams to address quality, performance, or productivity objectives.

• Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes.

• May provide mentoring, instructions/assistance to other engineers or functions.

• Support Customer returns analysis.

• Contribute to user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.

• Bachelor’s Degreeor equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products(Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field). Master’sin science is a plus.

• 6-10years of relevantexperience in electromechanical mass production industries(preferred)

• Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Basic 3D CAD Modeling.(CREO preferred)

• Experience in Product Testing and Evaluation Methods (UL/ CSA/NOM/ IEC/ CCC/ ANSI).

• Circuit Breaker design experienceis a plus.

• Knowledge of CAE (Ex, Structural, Thermal, Kinematics, etc) is a plus.

• Knowledge of first principles of Physics and Engineering Practice.

• Familiar with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes, springs, and fasteners

• Familiar with Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly techniques.

• Training or experience in some of the following areas:Finite element analysis, Strength of materials, Dynamic / kinematic analysis (multi-bar and latching systems), Thermal and magnetic simulation, Use of statistical techniques for analyzing empirical data, Heat Transfer, tolerance analysis.

• Travel required ~10% - 2 or 3 trips a year

Additional Skills

• Teamwork and team leader abilities.

• Critical thinking, problem solving, hands onand proactive approach

• Interpersonal skills (ability to interact with other functions, North America and overseas).

• Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design Engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations and others).

• Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation.

• Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Expectations

• Able to work efficiently under the pressure of tight deadlines on high visibility assignments.

• Willing to occasionally work non-standard hours to address critical business issues or to accommodateteam members in othertime zones.

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