Sharp Electronics

Electronics producer of displays and services

Field Technical Manager-Electrical

Hardware Systems IntegrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSouthfield, MI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or systems engineering and at least 7 years of working experience in display-related industries.
Good experience and knowledge with LCD, TFT, and backlight technology.
Experience in analog/digital design and signal/power integrity.
Experience with Or-CAD for circuit design and simulation.
Familiarity with TI FPD-Link and Maxim GMSL.
Ability to collaborate with the headquarters design team and customers.
Strong knowledge of OEM development processes.
Experience working with international, cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel 5%-10% domestically.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Local candidates only.

Responsibilities

Work with OEM/Tier 1 customers to develop and win new automotive displays as Field Technical Manager, managing technical design of new products from initial kickoff through production launch.
Drive customer requirements related to display electrical and optical specifications throughout the full phase from RFQ to SOP, including display design specification, circuit analysis, electromagnetic interference/compatibility, and compatibility with the OEM system.
Communicate frequently with the design team in Japan and manage communication between the Sharp Japan team and customers.
Work closely with the Sharp Japan engineering team to define display specifications.
Follow customer product-development milestones and internal program-management processes to deliver milestones successfully.
Analyze PCBA and perform hands-on debugging as needed, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, optical measurement equipment, and soldering skills.
Develop technical documents to assist customers with interfacing Sharp LCD products.
Provide local engineering support for customer field issues during development.
Apply experience, lessons learned, and strong principles to improve EMC and circuit/layout design.
Work with a cross-functional team to launch products successfully from RFQ to mass production.
Use problem-solving and analysis to evaluate information and systematically consider possible alternatives and consequences.
Present information effectively to audiences in formal settings and at all levels of the organization.
Influence and shape others' decisions and work through issues or conflicts.
Provide customer service and support by taking initiative and anticipating customer needs throughout product design, promotion, and delivery.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Experience analyzing optical data with Python is a plus.
Japanese language ability is a plus.

Overview

The Field Technical Manager requires display technical experience related to electrical and optical specification. This role is focused on coordinating the automotive LCD display specification, especially electrical and optical, with customer and Sharp Japan engineering team and deeply involving technical requirements in the development as well as issue resolution.

Responsibilities

Work with OEM/Tier1 customers to develop and win-in new automotive displays as Field Technical Manager. Manage the technical design of new products from initial kickoff through production launch.
Responsible for driving customer requirements related to display electrical / optical specification covering the whole phase (from RFQ to SOP) including display design specification, circuit analysis, Electromagnetic interference/compatibility, compatibility with OEM system.
Communicate with the design team in Japan on a very frequent basis and manage the communication between the Sharp Japan team and customers.
Work/Communicate closely with Sharp Japan engineering team to define display specification.
Follow customer product development milestones as well as internal program management process for successful milestone deliveries.
Analyze PCBA and Hands-on debugging if needed. Must have excellent lab skills (using oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, optical measurement equipment, soldering skills etc).
Develop technical documents to assist customers with interfacing our LCD products.
Local engineering support for customer field issues during development stage.
Apply experience, lessons learned and strong principles to improve EMC and circuit/layout design.
Work with cross-functional team to launch the product successfully from RFQ to mass production.
Strong problem solving and analysis skills with an ability to evaluate information generating possible alternatives and consequences carefully and systematically.
Excellent presentation skills that will effectively communicate to an audience in a formal setting as well as at all levels of the organization.
Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts.
Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service and support to exceed expectations by taking the initiative and anticipating customer needs throughout the designing, promoting, and delivery of products.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or system engineering with at least 7 years of working experience in display related industries. Master’s degree is preferred.
Good experience and knowledge with LCD, TFT, backlight technology
Experience in analog/digital design, signal/power integrity, etc.
Experience with Or-CAD for circuit design and simulation
Familiar with TI FPD link / Maxim GSML
Ability to collaborate with HQ design team and customers.
Strong knowledge of OEM development process
Experience in working with international, cross-functional teams.
Experience of optical data analysis with Python language is a plus.
Japanese language is plus.
Ability to travel 5%-10% domestically.

About Sharp Electronics Device Division (SECD)

Sharp Electronics Automotive Group is responsible for the design and manufacturing of various display technologies for automotive applications. The demand for these products has been steadily growing in cars and Sharp is leading these efforts to provide cutting edge technologies for our automotive customers.

Employee Perks

Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
Training, professional development, and mentorship
Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Compensation Statement

$140,000—$160,000 USD

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

As part of our recruitment process, Sharp Electronics may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in the recruiting process. These tools are used to support, and not replace, human decision-making. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices, and all hiring decisions are made or reviewed by qualified personnel.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.

Compensation Statement 140000 - 160000 USD

About the Company

Sharp Electronics

Electronics producer of displays and services

Sharp Electronics is a global electronics company that makes consumer electronics and business-to-business technology. Its products include consumer TVs under the AQUOS brand and a range of business solutions such as interactive displays, copiers, and IT services. Sharp’s products work by combining advanced display panels, sensors, connectivity, and software to deliver reliable consumer devices and integrated business solutions for classrooms, offices, and commercial settings. The company distinguishes itself through a long history of hardware innovations and a broad product mix that spans personal devices and workplace technologies, built on a legacy of engineering milestones like early liquid-crystal displays and all-transistor calculators. Its goal is to help people and organizations work more efficiently by providing dependable, high-quality electronics and intelligent display and IT solutions that keep pace with evolving needs.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $23.7M
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1912

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