Title: Engineer Sustaining Electrical
POSITION SUMMARY:
An electrical sustaining engineer for power supply plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and longevity of the critical components. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, from troubleshooting and root cause analysis to design improvement and technical support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary focus of an electrical sustaining engineer for power supply is to maintain and enhance the performance of existing power supply designs. This involves:
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Identifying and analyzing problems with power supplies, both in the factory and in the field. This includes using various diagnostic tools and techniques to pinpoint the root cause of failures.
• Design Improvement and Modification: Working with design engineers to implement changes that address recurring issues, improve reliability, or enhance performance. This may involve modifying circuit designs, selecting alternative components, or updating manufacturing processes.
• Technical Support: Providing expert advice and guidance to internal teams (e.g., manufacturing, quality, sales) and external customers on power supply-related issues. This may involve answering technical questions, providing troubleshooting assistance, or creating technical documentation.
• Performing Hardware Testing: Conducting functional tests, signal characterization, power modeling, and system coexistence testing to validate design changes or evaluate new components.
• Writing Test Reports: Documenting test results, including observations, data analysis, and conclusions.
• Analyzing Failure Data: Identifying trends in failures to proactively address potential issues and improve product reliability.
• Developing Mitigation Plans: Working with other engineers and production teams to implement solutions that prevent future failures or minimize their impact.
• Evaluating Alternative Components: Researching and evaluating potential replacements for obsolete or problematic components, ensuring that they meet the required specifications.
• Managing Change Requests: Reviewing and approving change requests related to power supply designs, ensuring that they are implemented correctly and without compromising product performance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Location: Laguna
- Environment: New Product Area
- Physical Requirements:
- Remote opportunities: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
To excel in this role, electrical sustaining engineers need a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, as well as practical experience with power supply design, testing, and troubleshooting. Common qualifications include:
• Several years of experience in hardware engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in using various test equipment, including oscilloscopes, programmable AC/DC power supplies, multimeters, electronic loads, power analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Strong understanding of power electronics converter topologies, AC/DC circuits, and magnetics design.
• Knowledgeable in different circuit simulation and CAD software such as SIMPLIS/SIMETRIX, LTSPICE, ALTIUM Designer, and Cadence Allegro
• Experience with circuit board design, layout, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to power supply design and testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
EXPERIENCE:
• 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience: This experience should be in a production environment or a production support role, demonstrating practical knowledge of engineering principles and processes for Power supplies. Knowledge in Visual studio – C++ programming is an advantage.
• Continuous improvement experience: This includes experience implementing lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, or other process improvement initiatives.
• Strong technical skills: A deep understanding of engineering principles, product design, and manufacturing processes is essential.
• Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues is critical.
• Communication skills: Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is crucial for collaboration and information sharing.
• Continuous improvement mindset: A commitment to identifying and implementing improvements to processes, products, and systems is essential for long-term success.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field preferably Electronics/Electrical Engineering.This is typically a minimum requirement, with a Master's degree often preferred and will be an advantage.