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Summary:
Responsible for the coordination and technical leadership of electronic hardware strategies and the electrical design and development of customer products.

Responsibilities:

Designs and documents electronic hardware for customer products and related electronics, with management direction, to meet both the customers’ requirements and manufacturing requirements
Provides assistance to the Mechanical Design, PCB Design, Functional Test and ICT test for product, test and tooling development
Performs evaluation of quality measurements on electronic designs in accordance with a verification plan
Creates documentation related to an electronic design project
Contacts and works with hardware, software and equipment vendors
Follows project plan; Report project status to leadership
Assists in the coordination of electronic hardware engineering strategies for customers
Assists in project proposals and associated cost estimates
Participates in the development of advanced/new technologies
Participates in research and development for new design methods and tools
Assists with Design for Excellence (DFX) reviews and creates necessary documentation
Develops an understanding of DFX philosophy and promotes with customers
With management guidance, works with customers to understand requirements regarding product design
Communicates with customer technical personnel regarding technical issues
Works with Sustaining Engineering (product, process, test and quality) to develop products that leverage manufacturing and test processes
Communicates technical challenges and work with peers to create and implement solutions
Participates in continuous improvement activities with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format
Designs and documents electronic hardware for customer products, and related electronics, to meet both the customers’ requirements and internal manufacturing requirements
Provides assistance and interacts with Mechanical Design, PCB Design, Functional Test and In-Circuit Test for product, test and tooling development
Develops and follows project plan; Gathers and reports project status to leadership and the customer
Provides sub-project level or full smaller scale project leadership and organization, as required, for multiple concurrent projects, mentoring and training for engineers
Deploys processes and systems within the workgroup
Develops project proposals and associate cost estimates
Works with internal manufacturing support groups to understand the requirements of the production environment
Works with customers to understand customer requirements regarding a product design
Provides research and development for new design methods and tools under management guidance
Participates in identification and development of advanced/new technologies
Drives design/development related business discussions on internal customer team(s)
Performs portions of and lead Design for Excellence (DFX) efforts; Creates necessary documentation
Communicates technical challenges and implements solutions where possible and as required
Leads or participates in continuous improvement activities with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format
Focuses on specific hardware design technologies, electronic hardware design and documentation for customer products using standard methods and tools to provide products that are manufacturable and meet both the customers’ requirements and the Benchmark manufacturing support groups’ requirements
Provides technical leadership to Mechanical Design, Printed Circuit Board Design, Functional Test, and In-Circuit Test for product, test, and tooling development
Provides project level leadership and organization, as required, for multiple concurrent projects; Provide project leadership and training for engineers
Performs Design for Excellence (DFX) reviews; Creates necessary documentation
Drives electronic hardware design strategy development discussions on customer team(s)
Leads the identification and development of advanced/new technologies
Provides research and development for new methods for product design and the utilization of software and hardware tools
Recognized as senior expert for technical problem-solving beyond use of typical methods
Develops and deploys processes and systems within the workgroup
Investigates new technologies and implements a plan to infuse new technologies as design solutions
Develops complex designs of components and assemblies
Makes Engineering computations and writes/edits specifications
Verifies completed work, checking tolerances, component selection and system requirements for their project, as well as Hardware group members to be used per the verification plan
Evaluates quality measurements on electronic designs in accordance with a verification plan
Assists with assembly of prototypes
Participates in the development of advanced/new technologies related to products, assemblies, PCBs, components, processes, methods and tools
Provides electrical project level leadership and organization, as required, for multiple concurrent projects; Provides project leadership and training for Engineers
Works with hardware, software and equipment vendors to understand Customer and BEI requirements
Assists in the coordination of Hardware engineering strategies for Benchmark customers
Provides technical support to team members and on complex projects
All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Other information:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
Effective organization and prioritization skills
Demonstrate high attention to detail
Ability to work with diverse groups
Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
Strong customer service and client focus
Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
Demonstrate a basic engineering level understanding of electronic components, circuits and systems and troubleshooting;
Ability to utilize this level of understanding to creatively and efficiently design products and assemblies based on various applications and technologies
Demonstrate a good understanding of mechanism design; Ability to creatively and efficiently design mechanical portions of products, tooling and test fixtures based on various applications and technologies
Ability to make judgments, with management guidance, using sound engineering principles and techniques
Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
Ability to work well individually or in teams
Ability to take on project leadership/ownership with management guidance
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with suppliers or customers
Knowledge of schematic capture tools, including but not limited to: Cadence OrCad, Cadence Concept, Mentor Design Architect, Mentor Design Capture, Mentor DX Designer, Veribest, Innoveda
Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal with internal and external customers
Familiarity with advanced technologies and applications
Demonstrate an intermediate engineering level understanding of electronic components, circuits and systems; Ability to utilize this level of understanding to creatively and efficiently design products and assemblies based on various applications and technologies
Demonstrate effective use of lab equipment
Possess strong problem solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions
Demonstrate a very good understanding of mechanism design; Ability to creatively and efficiently design mechanical portions of products, tooling and test fixtures based on various applications and technologies
Ability to make independent judgments using sound engineering principles and techniques
Effective interpersonal skills; Ability to mentor others
Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company
Ability to take on project leadership/ownership
Knowledgeable in various advanced technologies, i.e. Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Design, Single Board Computer/peripheral design considerations, power supply design, Radio Frequency (RF) design, etc.
Intermediate understanding of software programming techniques
Available for travel up to 10-20% of the time, including day, overnight and international travel, as required
Master of advanced technologies and applications
Demonstrate advanced engineering level understanding of electronic components, circuits and systems; Ability to utilize this level of understanding to creatively and efficiently design products and assemblies based on various applications and technologies
Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions
Demonstrate a strong understanding of mechanism design; Ability to creatively and efficiently design mechanical portions of products, tooling and test fixtures based on various applications and technologies
Detailed understanding and expertise in the area of specific advanced technologies, i.e. Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Design, Single Board Computer/peripheral design considerations, power supply design, Radio Frequency (RF) Design, etc.
Advanced knowledge of schematic capture software, PCB layout software and digital or analog simulation software
Effective interpersonal skills for self-directed project activity in accordance with electronic hardware development procedures
Engineering expert in advanced technologies and applications
Proficient understanding of electrical design; Ability to creatively and efficiently design electronic portions of products, tooling and test fixtures based on various application and technologies
Ability to work and provide technical leadership within the hardware development and project teams
Advanced understanding, expertise and mentorship abilities in the area of specific advanced technologies, for example: Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Design, Single Board Computer/Signal Integrity/ peripheral design considerations, power supply design, Radio Frequency (RF) design, etc.
Skilled with intermediate or higher software programming techniques and languages
Demonstrated effective use of lab test equipment, advanced analytical skills and electronic circuit debugging
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; or 6 years with a Master’s Degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Education: minimum Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience

Physical Location: Santa Ana, CA

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Compensation Range: $128,279 to $192,419 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation:Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com .

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com .

Benchmark Electronics, Inc

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