* Support Atrium product development teams through the development process. Conduct and review activities in the areas of validation, quality control, risk management and product development to ensure continued compliance to standards and regulations and sound statistical methodologies. Support manufacturing by investigating process deviations and assisting in equipment qualification and process validation.
* Provide complete, accurate quality plans for each assigned project. This includes planning for product development, design and process changes, and additions to existing product lines. Maintain quality plans at all stages throughout product life.
* Implement validation activities using sound statistical principles and fully document them in compliance with the Quality Management System and applicable standards.
* Work with suppliers and contract agencies to provide documentation demonstrating that products and services meet the requirements of the Quality Management System and applicable standards.
* Analyze non-conforming conditions and material as necessary to implement corrective actions.
* Perform and analyze process capability studies, designed experiments and special studies necessary to support departmental efforts.
* Participate in cross functional design and development teams.
* Assist in meeting departmental goals, and in special projects as needed.
This is a full-time position in the engineering department and reports to the R&D Engineering Manager. This position will work in partnership with the engineering team to achieve goals of the department that are in line with the company strategic plan, and will embrace the high standards of NRG ethics and core values.
Job Responsibilities
Write and test embedded firmware for microcontrollers in C and assembly language.
Help develop and continuously improve software development processes and tools.
Support the product after release with bug fixes and new features.
Projects may include elements of:
Product idea innovation
System architecture design and system specification generation
Digital and analog circuit design
Design of experiments, qualification testing, data collection and analysis
Hands-on prototyping and field testing
Supplier and customer interface
Wind measurement science
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering or computer science
3 - 5 years experience in product design
3 years minimum experience in embedded programming
Technical Skills Required:
A strong background developing in C for embedded microcontrollers
Experience working on complex software systems using mature software engineering practices in a team environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to read and understand an electrical schematic
Technical Skills Preferred:
Experience in circuit design, analysis and test
Experience with a variety of communications hardware and protocols
Embedded system test plan development and execution
Experience with electromechanical systems and systems integration
Experience in systems specification and analysis
Personal Skills Required
Ability to work effectively in teams
Ability to estimate work effort with reasonable accuracy
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Independence and self-direction
Excited to learn
Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and Solidworks solid modeling capability.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Engineering from four-year college or university with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in renewable energy is a plus.
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Computer skills: Solidworks and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education/Experience
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of a BS degree in an appropriate field, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Polymers or Materials Science.
• Three plus years of industrial experience, with preference to the wire and cable industry.
• Ability to perform hands on laboratory work.
• Knowledge and/or experience with polymeric materials.
• Excellent analytical abilities, and written and oral communication.
• Must be motivated and creative through evidence of product development or improvement. Must be able to manage multiple and complex tasks.
• Knowledge of QA/ISO processes.
• High energy and demonstrates urgency and fast pace with strong ability to work with teams, customers and manufacturing.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of a BS degree in an appropriate field, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Polymers or Materials Science.
• Three plus years of industrial experience, with preference to the wire and cable industry.
• Ability to perform hands on laboratory work.
• Knowledge and/or experience with polymeric materials.
• Excellent analytical abilities, and written and oral communication.
• Must be motivated and creative through evidence of product development or improvement. Must be able to manage multiple and complex tasks.
• Knowledge of QA/ISO processes.
• High energy and demonstrates urgency and fast pace with strong ability to work with teams, customers and manufacturing.