POSITION PURPOSE

GM Nameplate manufactures custom membrane switches, touch screens, elastomeric keypads, circuit board assemblies and electronic value added assemblies - advertised as our INTAQ product lines.

The Design Engineer’s primary responsibility is to analyze customer specifications, end-use application and design, then offer manufacturability options and coordinate the creation of a documentation package complete enough for manufacture. This includes defining the design, schematic layout, specifications, approving the proof and obtaining the customer’s approval. This position provides support through the manufacturing processes and over-sees assembly and testing of the first parts. The Design Engineer retains responsibility for the support and maintenance of the product for it’s life. Substantial interaction with internal personnel and customers is required.

Frequently, during the sales effort, the Design Engineer acts as a consultant to our Outside Sales Representatives, New Product Managers (in-house Account Managers) and Process Engineering Technicians in the interpretation of a potential project’s requirements and it’s fit within our manufacturing capabilities. The Design Engineer, in coordination with the New Product Manager, offers design suggestions and alternative technologies while fleshing out incomplete requirements during discussions with the customer. Design Engineer helps to sell GM Nameplate and secure the order.

The Design Engineer helps troubleshoot processes in coordination with, and for, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Control and anywhere else the need presents itself.

R&D projects, DOE, PPAP & APQP involvement, working within ISO system boundaries, testing, data collection, technical writing, limited hands-on assembly and other more general office duties round out the responsibilities of a Design Engineer.

Some travel to trade shows, customer’s facilities and to support GM Nameplate’s sales effort may be required.

While the position requires a depth of knowledge in electronics and mechanical engineering, the day-to-day responsibilities are more directly related to manufacturing process engineering and project management.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes data to determine the feasibility of a product proposal.

• Works with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design.

• Prepares or directs preparation of a product or system layout, detailed drawings and
schematics.

• Directs and coordinates the manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.

• Plans and develops test programs.

• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if a design meets functional and performance
specifications.

• Works with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as
required.

• Evaluates engineering test results for the development of systems.


ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Help promote growth of the Instant INTAQ prototype program.
• Encourage our customers use of GM Nameplate as a design resource.
• Assist with the R&D effort on Instant INTAQ and INTAQ product lines.
• Perform other work related duties as assigned.


Competencies

• Problem solving: the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, or regulation.
• Interpersonal Skills: the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Effectively communicates with people in a manner conducive with obtaining and giving important information.
• Oral communication: the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Written Communication: the individual presents data effectively utilizing a professional presentation with exceptional written skills and a penchant for detail.
• Planning/organizing: the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control: the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability: the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Research skills: primarily internet.
• Safety and security: the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.



SPECIALIZED TRAINING / EDUCATION

• Minimum of 2 years engineering related course work and/or 2 years engineering experience.
4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Enginnering or related field is prefered.

• Advanced electronics. Not to the level of an EE, but an understanding of simple to complex circuitry with LEDs, resisters, capacitors, & headers; Programming of embedded chips/controllers with firmware; interfacing as with IC2; Electronic modules for wifi; cap-sense switching; digital and analog resistive touch screens.

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, Outlook, AutoCAD, internet search engines, and electronic file management.
ProE, Solid Works, Adobe Illustrator is a plus.

• Screen printing experience, including mixing inks, working with variety of substrate types, and understanding coat weights is a plus.

• Prototype Work, including stock cutting, screen making, ink mixing, screen printing, die cutting, thermoforming, embossing, laminating and spray painting is a plus.

• Laboratory Work including formula preparation, conducting and monitoring experiments, record keeping, testing for abrasion resistance, adhesion, environmental conditioning, scratch resistance and chemical resistance is a plus.

• An interest / training / education in electro-chemistry as it relates to biosensors & medical disposables is a plus; as is an understanding of square wave voltammetry.

• A background in LCDs, the materials, construction, backlighting, anti-reflective & anti-finger-print coatings, shielding options is a plus.

• A background in touch screen technology, resistive, capacitive, multi-touch, & controllers is a plus.

• Background in emerging technologies, such as carbon nanotubes, is a plus.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Good eyesight
• Pass colorblindness exam


ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.

While the education and most of the job skills are listed here as requirements, because the nature of the end product is custom, and because of the wide variety of skills employed, it is understood that many will require job-site training.