Design Engineer Lead

Job Summary

Responsible for product design and development from concept through production for LED Drivers, which includes new product, sustaining and resolution of field problems. This position will lead Hardware Engineer product design and/or redesign. The role requires to lead prototyping, testing, and verification of samples and lead various Product Design/development projects. Must be able to collaborate with of all cross-functional members of the design team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Leads various aspects of the design process including, but not limited to, the development of switch mode power supplies. Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities including product definition, parts selection and qualification. Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, Engineering Specifications, Bills Of Material, Schematics, Layouts and Quality Reports
• Perform all qualification tests to ensure new drivers meet electrical, Thermal, EMI, mechanical and environmental requirements. Submits test requests and actively engages with the testing group as necessary on any required follow-up. Submits prototyping requests and works directly with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors’ samples.
• Partners with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors to keep the manufacturing lines running and ensure quality product is produced.
• Actively participates in, or lead on occasion, team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product.
• Initiates and develops concepts for new products from Project Charters, and Specification Matrix provided by the Product Manager and other avenues such as reviewing competitor's samples and documentation, and free design techniques. Ensures concepts are agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility.
• Continuously looks to improve processes related to productivity, quality, purchasing and manufacturing; to include sourcing new or alternate processes, equipment, and/or training of manpower. Looks for advancements or changes in technology via tradeshows, vendors or other methods.
• Support Better, Smarter, Faster & Lean Transformation efforts as a Kaizen team participant and assist with the completion of post-Kaizen activity/assignments as appropriate.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor Degree
• Advanced English skills
• Over 5 years of strong engineering experience, preferably with Power Electronics and SMPS.
• Strong understanding of Power Electronics circuits, including: Boost, Buck, Flyback, LLC, LCC, Resonant converters, Linear regulators, Transient protection circuits, EMI filter design, Electronic component selection
• Experience with PSpice and/or LTSpice.
• Knowledge of PCB design, electrical standards, and manufacturing rules.
• Hands-on knowledge of: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers, AC/DC power supplies, Electronic loads
• Project management experience.
• Risk-based decision-making experience.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical leadership and influence skills.
• Preferred: experience with UL certification and UL testing processes applicable to LED drivers and lighting.
• Ability to understand and follow applicable industry and safety standards.

Travel requirements

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