Sr. RF Design Engineer
Manufacturing/ Electronic Components
Fortune 150 Company

Are you ready? We’ve been waiting for you. As a global company, our goal is to provide solutions to our customers. At Emerson, our added value to our customers is in our ability to anticipate the customers’ needs, meet their needs, and provide innovative solutions to forecast their future needs, with quality customer support, innovative technology and brand recognition. With Emerson, we "Consider it Solved."

Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions is substantially expanding their Waseca Operations and has created an opportunity for a Sr. RF Design Engineer. Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, this position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a world class LEAN environment. You will be exposed to many processes that will allow you to utilize and implement the skills you have learned. Emerson is well respected for their operational excellence, quality and safety standards.

We are a leader in the manufacturing of radio frequency, microwave and optical interconnect products, serving the needs of wireless communications, telephone and data networks, video broadcast, healthcare, security systems and cable TV. The daily production demands are highly variable, and Emerson will cross-train to meet customer requirements. Emerson is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Therefore the Sr. RF Design Engineer will be responsible for:

To develop and provide leadership in the development of new products, technologies and processes to meet cost, schedule and performance required by target markets.

TECHNICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Design or direct the design of new products and major product programs having significant complexity.

Conduct investigations and experiments in new technology applicable to new and existing products to improve quality, cost and performance.

Interact with Marketing, Manufacturing and customer to define and match technology with new markets or market needs. Participates in long range planning to enhance market/product definition.

Exercise administrative control over new product programs.

Establish labor, equipment and support requirements and ensure their availability to meet schedules and market requirements for new products and programs.

Establish and maintain positive, productive working relationship with assigned teams and with all applicable departments, customers and vendors.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assume other projects and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Regular and predictable attendance is presumed to be an essential function of all employment.

May directly supervise one or more engineers and technicians. Maintain extensive contact with Division Management, Production, Manufacturing Sales, Marketing and Quality Assurance personnel. Interact with outside customers, vendors and other functional groups in a technical expert capacity.

Make daily independent and team decisions relating to new product programs and product improvements efforts, including technologies as applicable to products and marketplace. Indirectly influence long-range product planning and directly influence manufacturing operations as related to new and applied technology.

We offer excellent growth and career opportunities within our well-respected, global corporation, a competitive salary, and a full benefits package.

REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES HAVE:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

ME or EE and/or advanced degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Eight years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes (KSAAs)

Knowledge

Ability to satisfactorily complete & implement all OJT and required trainings.

Analytical, Business & Technical

Ability to apply job knowledge & skills to improve productivity, quality & timeliness, & to solve problems, using good judgment.

Knowledge of RF products, design & technology.

Proficient in CAD system and applicable engineering programs.

Ability to implement new technologies or methods as needed.

Ability to understand & implement ISO & Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Ability to operate equipment & use tools & techniques effectively, efficiently & in accordance with ergonomic principles.

Able to travel to customers individually and/or part of a team.

Ability to anticipate, negotiate & manage conflicts, problems, changing situations & deadlines.

Proficiency in software as required; ability to perform math calculations, measurement, analysis or reporting as directed.

Ability to comply with Company policies & procedures.

Communication

Ability to communicate effectively & appropriately orally, in writing or electronically.

Ability to communicate work goals, progress & changes as required.

Interpersonal

Ability to apply interpersonal skills (empathy, negotiation, rapport, sensitivity), to develop & maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to demonstrate character, integrity, honesty, ethical behaviors & industriousness.

Ability to effectively participate in teams & projects & contribute to unit cohesiveness & productivity.

Emerson is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

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