Staff Systems Design Engineer (Electrical)

Emerson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson's Transportation Business Unit seeks a Staff Systems Design Engineer (Electrical) to design, document, deploy and sustain customized NI systems for turnkey solutions. You will interface with customers, NI engineering teams, sales, and contract manufacturers to meet exact requirements across global projects.

The role requires strong electrical/electronic design knowledge, familiarity with NI hardware/software, and hands-on prototyping and testing for automotive turnkey solutions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics or Electronics Eng Tech.
• Minimum 3 years relevant hardware systems design experience.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic design and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, document, deploy and sustain NI systems for turnkey solutions.
• Collaborate with NI engineering teams, customers, sales, partners and contract manufacturers.
• Prototype, test, and deploy turnkey automated solutions in the Automotive industry.

Skills

Electrical Systems Design

Hardware Systems Engineering

LabVIEW

TestStand

C/C++/C#

Customer Interaction

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics or Electronics Eng Tech

Tools

CAD tools

PCB design tools

NI hardware platforms

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

The Emerson Test & Measurement/National Instruments (NI) Transportation Business Unit (TBU) Customer Centric Solutions (CCS) Team is seeking to hire a Staff Systems Design Engineer (Electrical) to work on custom solution projects. The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with NI engineering teams, customers, sales personnel, partners, and contract manufacturers to define, design, document, deploy and sustain NI systems tailored to meet specific customer requirements for turnkey engineering solutions. The ideal candidate has experience and knowledge in electrical and electronic design and configuration of systems, as well as familiarity with NI hardware and software products.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

This is a multi-functional role dealing with diverse engineering needs, including the ability to gather requirements, generate specification documents, and interface with integration partners, contract manufacturers and internal personnel to design, deploy and sustain custom solutions worldwide. This is a role within NI requiring daily interaction with customers, partners, NI Sales Teams, and Engineering Teams. The role will include:

• Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external partners and suppliers in support of designing, implementing and sustaining of custom solutions
• Specifying and defining system configurations and electrical/electronic designs as part of turn-key systems and solution, including parts and component selection
• Defining electrical interfaces within a system and designing related custom components and cables
• Prototyping, testing, and deploying turnkey automated solutions in the Automotive industry
• Traveling as needed (possibly up to 25%) domestically and abroad in support of project objectives

This position is intended to grow into a project technical leadership position including the following responsibilities:

• Defining and implementing project plans, managing milestones and holding reviews to ensure systems meet requirements and readiness for deployment
• Directing support personnel, managing project technical deliverables, guiding technical decisions and driving field found issues to resolution
• Generating requirements documents, statements of work, and Bills of Materials
• Work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural group development environment
• Problem-solve effectively – identify technical issues and propose reasonable solutions
• Take initiative, and work independently
• Adapt quickly and thrive working on projects with changing needs and requirements
• Drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion
• Learn applicable technology, systems, and products
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed

Who You Are:

You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You partner with others to get work done. You are confident under pressure.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Technology
• Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience in a Hardware Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, or Test Engineering Design Role
• Understanding of electrical engineering, electronics & computer architectures
• Familiarity with high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#)
• Demonstrated understanding of the following concepts and principles:
  • Appropriate selection of instrumentation and equipment to meet system requirements
  • Understanding of schematics, wiring diagrams, and signal routing
  • Measurement methodologies and sources of measurement error
  • Integration of hardware and software
  • Bill of Materials creation and review
  • Familiarity with CAD and electrical/electronic design tools
• Only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Hands on use of schematic capture tools and PCB design tools
• Knowledge in component supplier selection
• Hands on use of NI Hardware Platforms and Instruments
• SolidWorks Electrical with 3D plugin
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and internal Manufacturing groups

Demonstrated ability to:

• Work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural group development environment
• Problem-solve effectively – identify technical issues and propose reasonable solutions
• Take initiative, and work independently
• Adapt quickly and thrive working on projects with changing needs and requirements
• Drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion
• Learn applicable technology, systems, and products
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed

Work Authorization:

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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