Electronics Applications Engineer

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A person in this position will serve as electrical engineering lead for the design, development and qualification of electronic controls systems and electrical components for a new refrigerator and/or Freezer product launches.  This role involves working with and coordinating a cross functional engineering team, test labs, marketing, and industrial design towards the successful implementation of the new electronics projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

·  Participate in a team driving the design and development of refrigerator and/or freezer products managing all aspects of the electronics portion from inception through production launch
·  Develop milestone schedules and maintain project status of the electronics portion of the project according to a stage gate development process
·  Interface between technology domains and architectures to understand product requirements and develop specification documentation seeking to reuse existing modules where possible and/or identify what new designs are needed to support new products
·  Develop and document all functional specifications necessary to implement all software and hardware components of the electronic system and related features by working with a cross-functional team of engineers
·  Review and/or develop detailed engineering documentation including block diagrams, wiring diagrams, specifications, project plans, and project schedules
·  Design the refrigeration product wiring harness design, according to the system components selected, manufacturability and feedback from the service organization
·  Coordinate internal and external project resources to meet project deliverables
·  Participate in the development of new, or enhancement of existing procedures for continual improvement in the design and development process
·  Ability to analyze, problem solve, and apply best design practices to ensure successful product introduction using tools such as: toll gate development process, risk assessments, design reviews, & DFMEA’s
·  Participates in cross functional team meetings and associated activities 
·  Participates in global team meetings and associated activities
·  Participates in product builds taking place in the manufacturing facility
·  Participates in system and subsystem reviews
·  Review new hardware technologies available on the market & determine any benefit to refrigeration

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative and sustainable solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances.

Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 countries every year. In 2014, Electrolux had sales of SEK 112 billion and about 60,000 employees.

Electrolux has been doing business since 1919. The headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Electrolux share ELUXb is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.

Desired profile

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

·  Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years related engineering and/or project management experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

·  Experience with design, application, and manufacturing of various electronic devices and electrical components.  Specific examples include printed circuit board assemblies, microcontroller based electronics, AC and DC fans, wiring harness assemblies and membrane/micro switch components
·  Understanding of design for manufacturing assembly (DFMA) principals to facilitate design integration into the manufacturing process
·  Experience with tools associated with new project development activities including toll gate development processes, design reviews, project planning, part tracking and milestone schedule management
·  Understanding of engineering principles, project management and new product development activities to create, design, develop and implement new features for refrigeration group 
·  Exhibits appropriate professional behavior including positive attitude, sense of urgency, independent judgment, teamwork, creative thinking, and personal integrity to achieve department/corporate goals and objectives
·  Highly motivated individual that has a strong drive for results; communicates effectively both in written and verbal communication formats
·  Experience with computer applications: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, and MS Visio.
·  Ability to work as an integral, contributing leader of both domestic and international technical electronics development teams
·  Ability to organize and manage personal tasks in order to effectively support multiple projects, for on time, on budget, and excellent quality release

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

·  Experience with team management.
·  Experience with refrigeration systems, consumer goods, and/or appliance industry is a plus.
·  Prior roles working with safety agencies (UL, CSA, TUV, etc) is a plus.
·  Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
·  Design with Bluetooth, 802.11, RFID, and other wireless technologies.
·  Experience with self and/or mutual capacitance technology.
·  Experience with LED implementations for lighting.

REQUIRED LANGUAGES

·  English