KMC Systems, Inc.: Principal Electrical Engineer

Company DescriptionKMC Systems, Inc. is a white label specialized manufacturing partner providing complex instrumentation for leading global medical device and health care companies seeking innovative discovery, testing and therapy solutions. 40 years of product innovation and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) compliance management have kept KMC at the forefront of end-to-end lab automation, gene sequencing, invitro diagnostics, liquid biopsies and bio processing, helping brands to excel and build a better tomorrow together.KMC Systems Inc., is a fully owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America (NASDAQ:ESLT). It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.In this role, you will be responsible for designing electrical and electronic hardware for complex medical instruments in a multi-disciplinary environment. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of product development efforts.Job DescriptionThis is an advanced level and/or lead position in which work assignments require the regular application of generally acknowledged engineering expertise and the use of considerable initiative and creativity. The incumbent provides technical leadership in significant design and development projects, and in the preparation of technical proposals. Assignments require substantial coordination with internal sources and customer sources of information, oversight of the work of other engineers, and may involve representing the company where technical credibility is required. Provides expert explanations, techniques, or approaches to colleagues, management, and customers.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for carrying out specific engineering project technical assignments as part of larger program objectives in the design and development of products, test equipment, or processes. Assist with the determination of design requirements. Recommend design architecture. Determine design feasibility, evaluate design alternatives, and select optimal design approach. Consult with other engineering personnel to resolve more complex design alternatives. Collaborate with the project team to solve complex technical problems, resolve design issues, and manage risk (technical and hazards). Maintain liaisons with other departments.Develop requirements, specifications, schematics, simulations (where applicable), assembly drawings, bills of material, and material cost estimates. Specify the design of cables and cable harness assemblies. Utilize electronic design tools such as schematic capture. Determine appropriate components, materials, and processes for specific applications. Work with service bureaus and suppliers on PCB layout, fabrication, and other design/test activities.Develop reliability models for electrical, electronic, electromechanical, and electro-optical sub-assemblies and assemblies. Ensure component reliability based on technical evaluation of suppliers’ specifications, designs, and manufacturing processes.Review and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) objectives. Evaluate and analyze designs to assure technical soundness. Prepare technical documents and reports. Prepare sub-system and module performance specifications. Prepare engineering specifications for major component purchases. Design engineering breadboards and prototypes. Evaluate engineering breadboards and prototypes and translate experimental results into design criteria. Lead or conduct experiments/tests to determine operating characteristics of breadboards, prototypes, products, or processes. Ensure that sound engineering principles are applied in laboratory or pilot plant work. Assist manufacturing in the transition from development into production. Provide technical support as required during manufacturing, for example by resolving design related issues or by identifying replacement or substitute components. Specify phases of tests, investigation, or analysis. Write ECO’s. Prepare reports of and write technical instructions for field tests or installations as required. Assist in troubleshooting customer application problems. Conduct field testing and research for new applications as required. Contribute to engineering project planning and tracking. Plan specific tasks for new projects. Estimate effort for and duration of specific tasks on a program. Assist in preparing cost estimates on proposed design products. Evaluate project feasibility and risks. Responsible for successful completion (schedule, performance, and cost) of tasks and designs, and for communicating status, schedule conflicts, resource needs to the program manager, functional manager, and/or lead engineer. Participate in preparing proposals for new projects. On a project or on-going basis, provide technical direction to other engineering personnel, primarily technicians. Contribute to process improvements. QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 9+ years of experience in electrical engineering and electronic designIntensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.Experience with medical devices and/or automation products is preferred.Technical leadership experience.Electromechanical systems experience, including stepper and servo motors, is preferred.Digital and analog circuit design experience.Schematic and PCB design experience.Design experience including FPGA and VDHL is preferred.Must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Must be self-motivated.Must have good computer skills.Additional InformationAs a contractor to the U.S. federal government, all Elbit Systems of America employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a result, full vaccination is required for this position unless you are legally entitled to an accommodation.Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.