Senior PCB Hardware Engineer at Gates Corporation in rochester, Michigan

Job Description:

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Rochester Hills office, you will be responsible for developing, design and testing electronic controls for automotive electric pumps and motors.

• You will be responsible for all aspects of hardware design, including requirements gathering, concept development, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, product integration testing, and manufacturing readiness preparation.


• You will also work with the engineering management staff to develop global design strategy for control boards and assist in the selection of component suppliers and act a technical subject expert for control board design for the corporation.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement and simulate digital, analog and power electronics circuits using modern tools and techniques


• Build, troubleshoot, analyze and test digital, analog and power electronics circuits in a lab setting


• Design and test micro-controller based systems


• Develop reusable and modular design platforms


• Understand circuit schematics and electronic component datasheets


• Define and manage project development cost and project task scheduling


• Define and manage product unit cost


• Provide input on product design and strategy


• Work with manufacturers and internal/external customers to build and refine products


• Capable of building breadboards, prototypes as well as debug boards and test setups


• Work closely with the product design team to support control board design as well as support functional testing

POSITION DIMENSIONS (SCOPE)

• This position reports to Gates Technical Director for Water Pumps and is responsible for developing, testing and supporting electronic controls for automotive electric pumps and motors. Works with plant Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Control and Process team to make sure electric control board work properly with the electric pumps and motors manufactured at plants. Response for DV test for electric control board and also the cost for electric control board.

CONTACTS

• External contact with supplier to ensure electric control board meet Gates requirement and standards. Internal contact with global engineering team and plant team like Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Prototype Technician, Buyer etc. frequently.

ABOUT YOU

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.


• 10 years of experience in electronic or power electronics product development with PCB fabrication and assembly.


• PCBA vendor interface experience.


• Experience with CAE tools including: schematic capture, PCB layout, analog/digital simulation and integrated development environments.


• Understand electronic principles, control theory, and their application.


• Excellent problem solving skills.


• Strong hands on skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Travel to supplier facilities and plant and global facilities is required.


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Experience designing controls for BLDC motors.


• Automotive product development experience.


• Strong project management skills.


• International company experience.


• Firmware development experience.


• Experience with CAN/LIN bus communication.


• Knowledge and/or interest in e-bike motors control strategies a plus.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time


• Bonus Eligible


• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire


• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued


• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as "One Gates" and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of "Dress for your Day" (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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