Systems Engineering Director jobs in Battle Creek, MI

My client is looking to hire a Electrical Systems Engineer to join their team! This engineer will be responsible for clien communication with offshore teams, requirement definition and more.
Description:
Responsibilities:
Collaborate on R&D/Engineering projects with global EE-Expert team, suppliers and customers
Define requirements and standards for mechatronic systems and components
Integrate mechanical, electronic, and control systems for optimal performance into our products
Design control algorithms, PID controllers, and automation scripts
Select, integrate, and calibrate sensors and actuators for data acquisition and control
Develop and implement PCB designs for mechatronic applications
Define testing and validation requirements to confirm functionality and safety
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with the engineering team
Create detailed technical documentation including system specifications and schematics
Provide regular progress reports and updates on project milestones
Plan, define, and execute testing activities in simulation and validation
Support in the creation and analysis of Design Of Experiments (DOE)
Participate in project management activities related to mechatronic components

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Required Skills:
8 years of relevant work experience
Effective communication and presentation abilities
Experience in requirements engineering, FMEA, production processes, test planning, and technical standards for automotive electronics
Strong understanding of mechanical principles and ability to design and analyze mechanical components and systems
Proficiency in working with electronic circuits, sensors, actuators, and power systems
Knowledge of control theory and experience in designing control systems for mechatronic applications
Familiarity with automation technologies and PLC programming
Experience in selecting, integrating, and calibrating various sensors for mechatronic applications
Knowledge in flow dynamics, static and dynamic resistance, vibration technology, connection technology, measurements, materials
Engineering-relevant IT tools (PLM, CAD, c-Project, SAP etc.)
Hands on experience with MS-Office skills, SAP, Project Management tools, PDM system
oUnderstanding the requirements, voice of their customer, needs of the product team to be able to work together with the supply base to give them the right requirements , bridging the gap to speak the language to the suppliers and hold them accountable
oUnderstand circuit board design, motor design
oPlugged into multiple projects where they have these type of components
oConnected to the global team - colleagues to reach out to
oMake sure the design and method used by suppliers is really robust
oTransportation industry is the focus , home appliance manufacturers could also be good
Skills:
pcb board, systems engineering, launch programs, automotive engineering
Top Skills Details:
pcb board,systems engineering,launch programs,automotive engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
8 years in the transportation with hardware
5 years in PCB experience
1 launch experience
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level

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