Sr. Electrical Engineer

Posted on Sep 12, 2024 by Digital Control Inc.
Kent, WA
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our new and growing Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team in Kent, Washington. In this role you’ll collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams to develop and sustain cutting edge hardware, manufacturing systems and automated test/calibration equipment designs. If you’re hands-on and passionate about applying your expertise in digital and analog electronics to technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you! 

MDE is a new function at DCI so you’ll have the opportunity to build and deliver new capabilities and solutions for global customers, new product development teams and manufacturing partners.

What you’ll do:

Hardware design engineering

Perform redesign and requalification of commercial products for performance, cost, and reliability improvement

Investigate and propose solutions to address customer feedback, field failure incidents, service repair trends, and production issues

New product introduction

Represent manufacturing needs in product development to bring the next-generation industry-leading equipment to market

Develop and maintain new quality control test processes and systems, including hardware and software designs for automated fixtures and equipment

Manufacturing & test process engineering

Develop and implement hardware to increase the efficiency and yield of assembly and testing methods, systems, automated equipment, and processes

Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and supplier partners, participate in audits, and evaluate first-article materials and parts

Responsibilities:

Architect, design, simulate and test complex analog, digital and mixed-signal systems

Design circuits with DCI manufacturing and product teams from requirements through production and post-production support; select components, design schematics, layout boards, bring up, and debug circuits

Knowledge of both system-on-chip (SoC) and micro-controllers connected to a variety of peripherals and sensors

Understanding and calibration of IMUs, sensors, accelerometers, magnetometers, load cells

Lead manufacturing design, production test system and automation related projects

Work with operations partners, manufacturing engineers, and test engineers to create and maintain production test systems and automation

Collaborate with R&D engineers to prepare product and equipment concepts for production

Collaborate with the compliance team and external labs to drive products through regulatory certification processes

Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation

Manage in-house and out-of-house prototype PCB build process

Establish partnerships and relationships with suppliers and vendors

Translate between engineering and business requirements

Requirements

7 - 10+ years' experience in design, test, and validation of complex electrical systems

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Strong experience with the design, architecture, and layout of low frequency and low noise analog front ends

Mixed-signal PCB layout experience

EMI/RFI control and minimization experience

System design and integration including stepper motors, control algorithms and sensors

Programming for data acquisition, instrument control, and automation such as LabVIEW

Expertise evaluating and debugging hardware using standard engineering laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, etc.)

Proficiency with electronics design and board layout software, Altium preferred

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong teamwork and communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice to have:

RF design experience is a bonus

Knowledge of FCC and/or other certification processes

Who you are:

Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills

Strong communicator, both written and oral, that is able to collaborate with multiple groups within the company

Committed to driving to goals and milestones while maintaining a strong attention to detail

Analytical thinker with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role at DCI.

Benefits

Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)

Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company

Professional development

401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)

22 days PTO

Parental leave

Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave

11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating vacation

Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)

See more here.

Compensation:

DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.

Pay range: $134,200 - $147,300 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.

Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 27%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?

Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.

We Celebrate Inclusion:

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.

Reference: 198851924

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Sr. Electrical Engineer

Posted on Sep 12, 2024 by Digital Control Inc.

Kent, WA
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our new and growing Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team in Kent, Washington. In this role you’ll collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams to develop and sustain cutting edge hardware, manufacturing systems and automated test/calibration equipment designs. If you’re hands-on and passionate about applying your expertise in digital and analog electronics to technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you! 

MDE is a new function at DCI so you’ll have the opportunity to build and deliver new capabilities and solutions for global customers, new product development teams and manufacturing partners.

What you’ll do:

Hardware design engineering

Perform redesign and requalification of commercial products for performance, cost, and reliability improvement

Investigate and propose solutions to address customer feedback, field failure incidents, service repair trends, and production issues

New product introduction

Represent manufacturing needs in product development to bring the next-generation industry-leading equipment to market

Develop and maintain new quality control test processes and systems, including hardware and software designs for automated fixtures and equipment

Manufacturing & test process engineering

Develop and implement hardware to increase the efficiency and yield of assembly and testing methods, systems, automated equipment, and processes

Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and supplier partners, participate in audits, and evaluate first-article materials and parts

Responsibilities:

Architect, design, simulate and test complex analog, digital and mixed-signal systems

Design circuits with DCI manufacturing and product teams from requirements through production and post-production support; select components, design schematics, layout boards, bring up, and debug circuits

Knowledge of both system-on-chip (SoC) and micro-controllers connected to a variety of peripherals and sensors

Understanding and calibration of IMUs, sensors, accelerometers, magnetometers, load cells

Lead manufacturing design, production test system and automation related projects

Work with operations partners, manufacturing engineers, and test engineers to create and maintain production test systems and automation

Collaborate with R&D engineers to prepare product and equipment concepts for production

Collaborate with the compliance team and external labs to drive products through regulatory certification processes

Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation

Manage in-house and out-of-house prototype PCB build process

Establish partnerships and relationships with suppliers and vendors

Translate between engineering and business requirements

Requirements

7 - 10+ years' experience in design, test, and validation of complex electrical systems

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Strong experience with the design, architecture, and layout of low frequency and low noise analog front ends

Mixed-signal PCB layout experience

EMI/RFI control and minimization experience

System design and integration including stepper motors, control algorithms and sensors

Programming for data acquisition, instrument control, and automation such as LabVIEW

Expertise evaluating and debugging hardware using standard engineering laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, etc.)

Proficiency with electronics design and board layout software, Altium preferred

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong teamwork and communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice to have:

RF design experience is a bonus

Knowledge of FCC and/or other certification processes

Who you are:

Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills

Strong communicator, both written and oral, that is able to collaborate with multiple groups within the company

Committed to driving to goals and milestones while maintaining a strong attention to detail

Analytical thinker with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role at DCI.

Benefits

Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)

Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company

Professional development

401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)

22 days PTO

Parental leave

Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave

11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating vacation

Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)

See more here.

Compensation:

DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.

Pay range: $134,200 - $147,300 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.

Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 27%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?

Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.

We Celebrate Inclusion:

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.

Reference: 198851924

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