Switch Engineer

Switch Engineer

This position is for a high-end designing manufacturing company. This position pays $75-$115 per hour, full time. It is a 6-month temp-to-hire position. Here is a bit more about the job:

Job Description

-Design and develop electromechanical commodities for interior trim
-Integrate and package world-class displays, haptic switches, and sensors in the interior cabin environment
-Be directly responsible for end-to-end success of the product from concept though production
-Define product requirements and specifications and develop test plans to ensure product robustness
-Design and manufacture prototypes and fixtures to perform measurements, experiments, and user studies for various types of switches and electronics
-Release designs to suppliers and kick off tooling to meet project milestones
-Coordinate with design studio and engineering teams across various domains like mechanical, electrical, controls, integration, diagnostics, cybersecurity, UI/UX, durability, craftsmanship and ergonomics
-Manage suppliers, work with engineering services and contract manufacturers to develop designs that achieve high-quality customer satisfaction
-Support mass production ramp-up and participate in resolving field issues

Requirements
-3+ years of experience in design and development of electromechanical products with mechanical and electrical interfaces having high quality cosmetic requirements for a premium in-cabin user experience
-Experience in defining haptics, conducting focus group assessments, and dictating tactile user experience conversations with cross-functional teams in an automotive environment
-Strong fundamental understanding of first principles of engineering in the areas of mechanics, thermal, electronics, and material selection
-Working knowledge of sensor selection and integration, connector selection, wiring harness and control systems
-Experience in defining performance requirements such as resolution, accuracy, noise, durability, etc. and preparing validation plans
-Understanding of LIN and CAN protocols and ability to define high level system architecture for implementing user interaction models into signal deliverables
-Experience in 3D CAD modeling, GD&T and engineering drawing releases using PLM systems
-Working knowledge of SMT and PCB fabrication in mass production environment
-Good understanding in manufacturing technologies like injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion etc.
-Driven and passionate self-starter and team player to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment

Education
B.S. minimum in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Masters preferred.