Senior Electrical Engineer-Production Engineering
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Job summary
Heads Up Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Production Engineering to lead root cause analysis, troubleshoot electromechanical assemblies, and drive reliability and cost improvements across production processes.
You will collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to optimize manufacturability, select components, and manage obsolescence while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience focused on PCB assemblies and OEM manufacturing.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical/electromechanical systems.
- Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators.
- Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with failure analysis and reliability engineering principles.
- Experience with component selection, qualification, and obsolescence management.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including PCB assembly and testing.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements.
- Familiarity with UL, CE, and RoHS standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and field failures.
- Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems, PCBs, and electromechanical assemblies.
- Support production to minimize downtime and meet delivery commitments.
- Partner with quality and manufacturing teams to drive containment and corrective actions.
- Analyze failure trends and implement design/process improvements for reliability.
- Support failure analysis activities, including test development, data collection, and reporting.
- Work with design engineers to implement changes that improve manufacturability and robustness.
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through design and process changes.
- Monitor component lifecycle risks and lead redesigns or requalification when needed.
- Collaborate with product management and procurement to ensure continuity of supply.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians; update documentation.
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Job description
Heads Up Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support manufacturing operations by resolving electromechanical product issues, improving product cost and manufacturability, and managing component lifecycle risks. This highly collaborative role focuses on sustaining engineering, root cause investigation, reliability, and continuous improvement across production processes and products.
- Manufacturing Support and Issue Resolution: Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for electromechanical product failures observed in production and the field.
- Manufacturing Support and Issue Resolution: Provide hands on troubleshooting of electrical systems, printed circuit board assemblies, and integrated electromechanical assemblies.
- Manufacturing Support and Issue Resolution: Support production teams in resolving technical issues to minimize downtime and maintain delivery commitments.
- Manufacturing Support and Issue Resolution: Partner with quality and manufacturing teams to drive containment and corrective and preventive actions.
- Quality and Reliability Improvement: Analyze failure trends and implement design or process improvements that enhance product reliability.
- Quality and Reliability Improvement: Support failure analysis activities, including test development, data collection, and reporting.
- Quality and Reliability Improvement: Work closely with design engineering to implement design changes that improve manufacturability and robustness.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through component changes, design optimization, and process improvements.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Evaluate alternative components and suppliers while ensuring compliance with performance and quality requirements.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Support value engineering and cost reduction projects across existing product lines.
- Component Obsolescence Management: Monitor and manage electronic component lifecycle risks, including obsolescence and supply constraints.
- Component Obsolescence Management: Lead redesign or requalification efforts to replace obsolete components with minimal impact on product performance and certification.
- Component Obsolescence Management: Collaborate with product management and procurement to help ensure continuity of supply.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and contract manufacturers to resolve issues and implement improvements.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Support documentation updates, including schematics, bills of material, work instructions, and test procedures.
Work Days and Hours: Full time, with scheduling based on business needs.
Location: Addison, Texas.
Department: Production Engineering.
Reports To: Director of Production Engineering.
Position Type: Full time.
Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Bachelor\'s or master\'s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Five to ten years of electrical engineering experience focused on printed circuit board assemblies and original equipment manufacturer product manufacturing and testing.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for electrical and electromechanical systems.
- Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, printed circuit board layouts, and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with failure analysis techniques and reliability engineering principles.
- Experience with component selection, qualification, and obsolescence management.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including printed circuit board assembly and testing.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to meet product requirements.
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards and regulations, including UL, CE, and RoHS.
- Experience with high reliability product designs in industries such as automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.
- Familiarity with FPGA and/or embedded systems.
- Six Sigma certification or training in a comparable process improvement methodology.
No recruiting agencies, please.
At Heads Up Technologies, we\’re redefining what\’s possible in the air. Since our beginnings in a Dallas hangar in 1985, we\’ve grown into a global leader in aviation technology driven by innovation, precision, and a relentless pursuit of better in-flight experiences. From pioneering digital audio and lighting systems to uniting with STG Aerospace and ALTO Aviation under one brand, we continue to lead the way in cabin systems integration for business and commercial aircraft. Join us as we shape the future of aviation where lighting, entertainment, safety, and audio come together to elevate every journey.
We are a team of engineers, innovators, creators, and problem solvers who are passionate about building smarter solutions for the aviation industry.
Through the combined strengths of our specialized brands and capabilities, Heads Up Technologies brings together deep technical expertise, modern design thinking, and a collaborative approach to support customers across every stage of the product lifecycle.
At Heads Up Technologies, our culture is grounded in shared values that guide how we work and grow.
Integrity
We act with honesty, accountability, and respect in everything we do.
Teamwork
We collaborate across teams and disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.
Excellence
We are committed to delivering high-quality work and continuously improving.
Expertise
We leverage our knowledge and experience to solve complex challenges
To elevate the aviation experience by delivering intelligent, integrated solutions powered by exceptional people.
Joining Heads Up Technologies means being part of a team that is shaping the future of aviation.
We offer an environment where employees are empowered to contribute, grow their careers, and make a direct impact on innovative products used across the globe. Whether you are developing technology or supporting business operations, your work here matters.
At Heads Up Technologies, we are committed to supporting the health, well being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support life at work and beyond.
Benefits may include:
- Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Company Paid)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account option with company contribution, if eligible
- Company paid Basic Life and AD\'D insurance
- Company paid Long Term Disability coverage
- Voluntary Short Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Support resources
- Virtual care access
- Benefit Resource Center support
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Benefit eligibility and coverage are based on employment status, plan documents, and company policy. Official plan documents govern all benefits.
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