Software Development Engineer
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Description: Duke Manufacturing is at present looking to employ Software Development Engineer right now, this career will be situated in Missouri. For detail informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Summary:
Support multiple development projects with electronic/electrical designs, provide engineering assistance related to new product development with spe! cial emphasis on electronic controls, writing software for embedded controllers/firmware development, circuit board design, electrical components, software management, and appliance wiring. Assure design compliance to required agency regulations thru design and testing.
Essential Functions:
Writes software for embedded controllers, leveraging modular code techniques for rapid adaptation to multiple Duke control platform models. Software languages: C, C++, Visual Basic, possibly others.
Participates in and is responsible for multiple/concurrent product development projects supporting electrical and electronic systems tasks.
Responsible for creation of and adherence to project budgets and schedules.
Evaluates designs for reliability and performance. Creates detailed test plans, requests, and reports.
Makes recommendations for design and manufacturing improvements.
Applies electrical theory and related knowledge ! to develop and troubleshoot components and systems including: ! electromechanical controls, electronic controls, embedded systems controls, wire harnesses, electrical connections, electrical schematics, test fixtures, plus other electromechanical/electronic systems (i.e. motors, solenoids, valves)
Assists in developing product literature, including FDA, NSF, CE and UL required disclosure statements.
Ensures specification compliance with regulatory bodies/agency standards, such as the CE, FDA, NSF and UL.
Provides technical support for the sales team, technical service team, purchasing, and production teams.
Supports the controls design group (and larger development teams as appropriate) during the all phases of product development. Sets up and performs validation testing and life testing plus documents results in test reports with recommendations for improvements.
Monitors progress of assigned development projects and tasks, identifies gaps, implements solutions, tracks product and project co! sts, creates BOMs for new products, assembles cost estimates for new products/services. Prepares engineering documentation.
Works with design groups to modify plans as appropriate if problems arise.
Prepares regular reports, detailing progress and costs for management.
Reviews and studies existing technologies, designs, equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
Works with operations department in troubleshooting problems.
Cooperates with project engineers from other plants to share similar problems and solutions.
Typically works a minimum of a 40-hour workweek.
Designs, coordinates parts procurement, and assembles: prototype circuit boards, wire harnesses, test fixtures, and prototype appliances.
Defines and coordinates work with contract developers for control hardware, software, and design support.
Creates detailed test pla! ns for new and modified products. Performs testing, documents results, ! and prepares recommendations.
Creates and modifies drawings using CAD and/or other software packages (i.e. MS Visio)
Researches and solves design and manufacturing issues. Diagnoses root cause for electronic/electrical/mechanical malfunction and performs preventative and/or corrective actions.
Builds prototypes of new products.
Reviews designs for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and implements changes as needed.
Provides assistance in obtaining agency product approval and listing (UL and NSF).
Tests products to a variety of standards, such as safety, sanitation, performance, radiation emissions and sound.
The above list of essential duties is not exhaustive. It only defines some of the main responsibilities. An employee may be required to perform additional tasks not listed above.
Job Qualifications:
Experience: 7-10 + years experience as a design engineer or similar! position in a controls equipment development environment and/or foodservice appliance development/manufacturing environment.
Software development: 5+ years writing/compiling/debugging/validation testing software for embedded controller applications.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
Skills:
Ability to administer company wide policies and programs;
Ability to adhere to and plan a project budget;
Ability to create controls development strategies, help establish the company goals and vision, create detailed Gantt charts and project documentation
Ability to manage software development projects, create architecture for electronic hardware designs, participate in software code development/maintenance
Ability to organize and successfully complete work on multiple concurrent projects
Ability to tolerate interruptions and changes to initi! al plans in a very controlled/professional manner
Ability to a! dhere to a strict timeline;
Ability to demonstrate “can-do†attitude at all times;
Ability to prepare written communications skills concisely and coherently;
Ability to check others’ work for accuracy;
Ability to analyze numerical data utilizing statistical analysis capabilities;
Ability to develop a climate of enthusiasm, teamwork and cooperation among employees;
Ability to strictly enforce company policy;
Ability to interact with customers effectively and build rapport;
Ability to give presentations in front of customers and/or a large group;
Ability to be punctual and manage time effectively;
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and delegate work;
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Self-starter. Ability to organize work,! prioritize, and follow-thru for successful results.
Solid working knowledge of: Electronic controls using various input/outputs (i.e. RTD temperature sensors, current sensors, relay logic, SSR logic, switching technologies, millivolt sensors), C software programming language, PCB hardware layout and circuit design, electrical wiring theory, low voltage (DC and AC), high voltage (less than 480 VAC), single-phase and multi-phase circuitry, diagnostic tools and test instrumentation (oscilloscope, digital VOM, current probe, highpot meter), data acquisition systems, regulatory requirements for related product types (i.e. UL, ETL, CSA, CE, others), electrical appliances and gas-fired appliances.
Competence in electrical/electronic component soldering skills.
Troubleshooting skills (component level and systems level)
Physical Job Requirements:
Speaking to employees and customers.
Listening to employees and customers.!
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Electronic com! ponent soldering skills, electrical component wire harness fabrication skills
Standing for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Lifting (raising or lowering objects):
Pulling and/or pushing (exerting up to 10 pounds on a regular basis so that the object is moved to or away from the employee)
Carrying objects (in arms or on shoulders):
Grasping (applying pressure to objects):
Reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction):
Stooping and crouching (bending downward and forward):
Feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture):
Mental and Visual Job Requirements:
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Ability to bring objects into sharp focus.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Ability to judge distance and space rela! tionships.
Ability to learn and comprehend instructions and orientation to the job.
Ability to concentrate attention on task at hand for extended periods of time.
Workplace Environmental Conditions:
Typical office environment and electrical lab environment
Occasionally subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to heard above the ambient noise level.
Occasional exposure to oscillating movements (vibrations) of the extremities or whole body.
Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions: proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, explosives, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
Tools Used to Perform Essential Functions:
Equipment: Personal computer, telephone, fax, copier, electrical test equipment, soldering equipment, data acquisition system, various hand tools and power tools.
! Software: Email, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Dataworks and Epi! cor ERP, MS Project, MS Powerpoint, MS Visio, C software compilers, PCB layout software (non mandatory)
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This career will be opened on: Sat, 12 Oct 2013 07:06:27 GMT
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