Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
OVERVIEW: Senior-level electronics engineering position. Uses fundamental engineering principles along with in-depth working experience and knowledge to support design and development of prototype and concept systems. Performs assignments and leads projects with minimal instruction and guidance from senior level engineers & managers. Develops new processes and tools. Acts as a resource and provides guidance to colleagues with less experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SKILLS:
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and principles
- Ability to clearly communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing including with external customers
- Able to perform in a dynamic, fast paced, cross-functional environment
- Perform complex engineering analysis and problem solving
- Create engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience with typical electronics tools: oscilloscope, voltmeter, power supplies, hand tools, etc
- Ability to lead projects: develop & execute work plans, budgets, etc
- Ability to develop new processes and tools
- Support business development activities: proposal creation, cost and resource estimates, project timing, etc
- Provide guidance and technical expertise to colleagues and other departments
- Ability to fully design and specify mechatronic and embedded systems including component selection, system architecture, control methods, cabling.
- Vehicle systems troubleshooting experience
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of a Bachelors of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
- Master of Science in Engineering desired
- 6+ years of engineering experience
DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- High Voltage system design experience
- Electrical and hybrid vehicle systems experience
- Autonomous & by-wire systems experience
- MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow experience
- Vector CAN tools experience
- Rapid prototyping tools: dSpace, MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU
- Communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Wireless 802.11, ethernet, etc
- CAD tools
- Mentor Graphics Vesys or Capital experience
- High Voltage component experience (motors, inverters, chargers, etc)
- System reverse engineering experience
- Extensive knowledge of automotive, defense or motorsports industry requirements and trends
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to use common electronics hand tools and test equipment
- Ability to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting activities along with basic electrical repairs on vehicles in a variety of work environments: workshops, outdoor test facilities, etc
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
- Flexible work schedule
- 45 hours per week with occasional overtime required
- Occasional travel may be required
PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: In addition to the items mentioned above, the ideal candidate may possess but not limited to all the following:
- Actuator and sensor experience
- Data acquisition experience
- Printed circuit board design experience: Eagle PCB tools
- Project leadership experience / Program Management
- Experience mentoring others
This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident or ability to meet licensure requirements.
Pratt Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.