Field Technical Manager -Electrical

Sharp Electronics; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k retirement plan with match

Employee assistance program

Training and mentorship

Life and disability insurance

Diversity & innovation culture

Job summary

Sharp Electronics is seeking a Field Technical Manager to coordinate automotive LCD display specifications, interfacing with Sharp Japan and customers to define electrical/optical requirements across RFQ to SOP. The role requires hands-on lab skills, strong communication, and travel 5-10% domestically.

The ideal candidate has a background in LCD/TFT/backlight tech, analog/digital design, and experience with cross-functional teams across regions.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's in electrical or systems engineering; master preferred.
• Experience with LCD/TFT/backlight technologies and automotive displays.
• Experience in analog/digital design, signal/power integrity.
• Cross-functional collaboration with HQ and customers; international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive technical design from kickoff to production launch.
• Capture and drive customer requirements across electrical/optical specs.
• Communicate with Sharp Japan engineering team and customers.
• Explain display specifications and ensure EMC considerations.
• Lead issue resolution and provide field support during development.

Skills

Electrical design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Lab debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or system engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Or-CAD

TI FPD Link

Maxim GSML

Job description

The Field Technical Manager requires display technical experience related to electrical and optical specification. This role is focused on coordinating the automotive LCD display specification, especially electrical and optical, with customer and Sharp Japan engineering team and deeply involving technical requirements in the development as well as issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Work with OEM/Tier1 customers to develop and win-in new automotive displays as Field Technical Manager. Manage the technical design of new products from initial kickoff through production launch.
• Responsible for driving customer requirements related to display electrical / optical specification covering the whole phase (from RFQ to SOP) including display design specification, circuit analysis, Electromagnetic interference/compatibility, compatibility with OEM system.
• Communicate with the design team in Japan on a very frequent basis and manage the communication between the Sharp Japan team and customers.
• Work/Communicate closely with Sharp Japan engineering team to define display specification.
• Follow customer product development milestones as well as internal program management process for successful milestone deliveries.
• Analyze PCBA and Hands-on debugging if needed. Must have excellent lab skills (using oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, optical measurement equipment, soldering skills etc).
• Develop technical documents to assist customers with interfacing our LCD products.
• Local engineering support for customer field issues during development stage.
• Apply experience, lessons learned and strong principles to improve EMC and circuit/layout design.
• Work with cross-functional team to launch the product successfully from RFQ to mass production.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills with an ability to evaluate information generating possible alternatives and consequences carefully and systematically.
• Excellent presentation skills that will effectively communicate to an audience in a formal setting as well as at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts.
• Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service and support to exceed expectations by taking the initiative and anticipating customer needs throughout the designing, promoting, and delivery of products.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or system engineering with at least 7 years of working experience in display related industries. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Good experience and knowledge with LCD, TFT, backlight technology
• Experience in analog/digital design, signal/power integrity, etc.
• Experience with Or-CAD for circuit design and simulation
• Familiar with TI FPD link / Maxim GSML
• Ability to collaborate with HQ design team and customers.
• Strong knowledge of OEM development process
• Experience in working with international, cross-functional teams.
• Experience of optical data analysis with Python language is a plus.
• Japanese language is plus.
• Ability to travel 5%-10% domestically.

About Sharp Electronics Device Division (SECD)

Sharp Electronics Automotive Group is responsible for the design and manufacturing of various display technologies for automotive applications. The demand for these products has been steadily growing in cars and Sharp is leading these efforts to provide cutting edge technologies for our automotive customers.

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
• Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
• Training, professional development, and mentorship
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Compensation Statement

$140,000 - $160,000 USD

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

As part of our recruitment process, Sharp Electronics may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in the recruiting process. These tools are used to support, and not replace, human decision-making. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices, and all hiring decisions are made or reviewed by qualified personnel.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.