Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

01 TDW (US), Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TDW in Tulsa, OK seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to develop production test systems, support new product introductions, and optimize assembly processes.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Quality to ensure production readiness and quality improvements across electronic assemblies and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in electronics manufacturing or related engineering roles.
• Strong ability to read schematics and manage cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, debug, and improve production test programs and fixtures.
• Define manufacturing requirements and test strategies for new products.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes and work Instructions.
• Provide hands-on support during builds and ramp-up activities.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

New product introduction

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

CAN analyzers

Job description

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment. Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Test Systems: Develop, maintain, debug, and improve electronic production test programs, fixtures, and validation procedures used for day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• New Product Introduction: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Quality to define manufacturing requirements, test strategies, build plans, and production readiness activities for new product introductions.
• Manufacturing Process Development: Develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies and systems. Create and maintain assembly procedures, manufacturing documentation, and work instructions.
• Product Build Support: Provide hands-on support during product builds, pilot builds, and production ramp-up activities. Identify manufacturing risks and implement solutions to improve build quality, manufacturability, and efficiency.
• Documentation: Write and maintain manufacturing work instructions, test procedures, assembly procedures, troubleshooting guides, and production support documentation.
• Production Support & Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, firmware configuration, and test-related issues during production. Collaborate closely with engineering, suppliers, technicians, operators, and manufacturing teams to quickly identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Electronics Testing and Troubleshooting: Perform board-level and system-level debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, CAN analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Yield Improvement & Failure Analysis: Analyze manufacturing and test data to identify improvement opportunities. Lead root cause investigations, perform failure analysis on non-conforming products, and implement corrective actions to improve quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.
• Configuration & Change Implementation: Support engineering change implementation activities, manufacturing validation, revision updates, and configuration control processes to ensure accurate product builds.
• Supplier Support: Work with suppliers to resolve electronics component, assembly, quality, and manufacturing issues. Support first article inspections, qualification activities, and corrective action investigations as required.
• Engineering & Manufacturing Integration: Serve as the primary technical interface between Product Development and Manufacturing during product builds, new product introduction, production ramp-up, and ongoing production support. Coordinate issue resolution across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Suppliers, and Manufacturing teams.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10-15%.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Ten or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, new product introduction, product development support, production support, or related engineering roles.

Understanding of electronic systems and assemblies, with the ability to evaluate issues across electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing disciplines.

Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics, PCB layout drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and test procedures, and apply that knowledge to understand design intent and support manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, and production support activities.

Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment including: Oscilloscopes Digital multimeters Logic analyzers Power supplies Signal generators Experience soldering, reworking, and troubleshooting SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies.

Working knowledge of communication protocols including: I2C SPI UART CAN/CANopen Ethernet

For more than 100 years, we've partnered in the oil and gas industry to deliver innovative solutions that maximize uptime, improve throughput, avoid shutdown and minimize risk. We are experienced at accepting new challenges and responding in a way that meets goals while protecting people, assets and the planet.

\"Throughout the world today, TDW people are known for their dedication to customer service, to quality, to technical competence, to cooperating with each other, and above all, honesty and fair dealing with everyone.\" - T. D. Williamson Jr.