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Sr. Product Engineer

In short

This role troubleshoots manufacturing problems and drives process, quality and cost improvements for a hardware manufacturer (Teledyne) in Milpitas, CA. It requires a BS in Electrical Engineering plus at least 5 years of related experience, with hands-on component-level circuit troubleshooting, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, programming, database work, SMT test engineering, and RMA process management. The job also involves training manufacturing staff and acting as liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams.

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Responsible for the troubleshooting of manufacturing problems to maintain product flow. Analyzes the manufacturing and engineering data to improve quality and reduce cost. Develops manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time and cost. Influences new designs to improve quality, ease of manufacturability, and reduce cost.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Train personnel on electronic troubleshooting, mechanical and computer skills.
•Develop and execute cost cutting initiatives.
•Plan and design manufacturing processes.
•Coordinate new product introductions into the manufacturing process.
•Develop and execute process improvements.
•Obtain feedback from the RMA repair technician and QC to determine the scope of the issue and to help formulate optimal solutions.
•Create and review engineering changes.
•Create and modify manufacturing and test software.
•Analyze and report on manufacturing and engineering data.
•Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
Education and Experience
•BS in Electrical Engineering
•Minimum 5 years related experience
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
•Familiarity with Six Sigma principles and methodologies.
•Knowledge of computer programming.
•Experience working with databases and data manipulation.
•Familiar with test engineering and SMT manufacturing.
•Requires understanding of detail circuit analysis.
•Must be able to troubleshoot electronic circuits to component level.
•Ability to develop manufacturing processes.
•Ability to work with RMAs.
•Knowledge of PC operating systems and PC system hardware components.
Nature of Work
•Demonstrated ability to work under tight schedule constraints while maintaining very high quality.
•Ability to multi-task between major projects and other efforts as required.
•Quick and concise decision-making capability.
•Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
•Self-driven individual, requiring minimal supervision.
•Must be able to lift a maximum of 30 lbs.
•Able to work with background manufacturing noise.
•Jira RMA database creation, maintenance, admin role, training with weekly report and data look up.
•Have weekly RMA meetings to prioritize urgent issues.
•Act as the liaison between MFG & ENG.
Salary Range
$113,600.00–$151,400.00
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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