Curtis Instruments, a Kohler Co., designs motor speed controllers for a wide variety of electric vehicles, and we're looking for a Product Engineer to join our team. Our Product Engineers provide support to customers, Sales and Engineering on our product lines.
A successful candidate will be someone that enjoys working with their hands in a lab environment.
This position is a mostly in-office position, with limited flexibility to work from home due to the lab equipment needed to be successful.
What you'll do:
Be responsible for the overall design of product lines as assigned.
Maintain records and documentation on all designs, tests and analysis.
Design, set up and run tests to ensure the design meets specifications.
Work with OEM engineers to customize existing hardware and software as necessary.
Interface with remote manufacturing sites and resolve any design related manufacturing issues including international travel as necessary.
Conduct competitive product analysis and generate evaluation reports.
Coordinate prototype shipments and new model releases.
Champion Engineering Change Notice releases.
Coordinate activities between engineering, sales and customers.
Coordinate activities between electrical, software, hardware, and test engineering groups.
Prepare manuals and technical publications relating to product.
Travel as required for customer visits, trade shows and inter-company meetings.
Propose changes in products, which would result in cost reductions or improvement in operations/performance.
What you need:
BSEE degree or equivalent.
1-2 years of related commercial/technical experience.
Motor control and electric vehicle application knowledge desirable.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Effective troubleshooting skills.
Accuracy and good organizational skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
PC literate with experience in MS Office and databases.
What you get:
Generous medical and dental plan
Life Insurance
Educational reimbursement
PTO
Paid parental leave (for Moms and Dads)
Ten annual holidays
401K with company contribution
Flexible work environment
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