Electronics Designer

Advanced Input Systems (AIS) is a leading design and manufacturer of Human Machine eXperience (HMX) products and solutions for a broad range of markets and applications. AIS specializes in both standard products and OEM custom solutions including electro-mechanical assemblies and immersive products, such as virtual reality and electronic wearables, infection control products, medical and industrial display interfaces and control panels, and touchscreen displays.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Electronics Designer to join our growing team. In this role, you will support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Sustaining projects. You will play a crucial role in the Concurrent Engineering activities across Concept Development, Pilot Production, and Full Rate Production of a variety of immersive, industrial/commercial, and medical technologies and products with varying levels of functionality and complexity.

Our culture values winning through empowered, innovative, teams that solve problems together to delight our customers. We seek engaged and motivated employees with an entrepreneurial spirit to support the ‘startup-like’ mindset of our mid-sized company.

Primary Responsibilities:

• As assigned, operates CAD systems and supports analog/digital electrical schematic designs. Works closely with other Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineers, from conception through production, to deliver high-quality designs and documentation packages that meet Product Requirements and are Manufacturable and Testable.

• Supports evaluating and processing both internal AIS and external customer-driven electronic component design changes to include Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)/End of Life (EOL) and related alternate component investigations.

• Maintains an accurate component library within eCAD design and layout tools.

• Supports Value Stream Managers and Engineering Project Managers with evaluating and developing proposals and scope and effort required to upgrade or re-design existing customer products.

• Supports NPI rapid prototyping, design and development, design assurance, and production build activities to include Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) / customer return support.

• Supports Production Operations and Manufacturing Engineering with both Product and Test/Measurement/Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) triage, troubleshooting, Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and hardware repair/retrofit, as required.

• Supports Quality and Manufacturing engineering with Material Review Board (MRB)/Non-Conforming Material (NCM) investigations and Continuous Improvements initiatives supporting improved yield, reduced cost of poor quality, and consistent on time product delivery.

• Provides accurate assessment of risks and supports development/deployment of related risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience with schematic capture tools, applications, and related design practices (e.g. OrCAD/Cadence Allegro, Circuit Studio)

• Knowledge and experience in performing thermal and electrical stress analyses for electronic assemblies and use of component derating techniques

• Experience and demonstrated skill in AutoCAD and SolidWorks

• Proficiency in general use and operation of electronic TMDE (i.e. DMM, osciliscope, etc.) in an electronics manufacturing environment

• Ability to work tight schedules with extended hours, if required, possibly during heavy periods or on critical projects

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel

• Attention to detail and organizational skills a must

• Self-starter, highly motivated, and extremely collaborative

• Comfortable with fast pace, constant change, and handling multiple projects

Desired:

• IPC Certification CID or CID+

• Familiarity with Industry, IPC and relevant PCB Standards

• Familiarity and experience with Accuris/IHS industry component repositories

• Experience with designing for EMC and ESD mitigation and compliance

• Familiarity and experience with Designing for Manufacturability, Assembly (DFM/DFA),Testability, and Automation

• Rapid prototyping knowledge, skill, and experience (e.g. Voltera PCB prototyping)

• Ability to design and develop analog and digital system hardware schematics

• Familiarity and experience with Lean principals and Concurrent Engineering

• Possesses and maintains an in-depth understanding of design steps and assembly processes of electronic products/assemblies

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of five (5) years previous experience in electronic design field.

Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Must be a US Person.  This is not a remote position.  

AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.