Specials Electrical Engineer - $85K-$90K

Ocean Technology Systems, a world leader in underwater communications, needs an electrical engineering with mechanical engineering talents!

Job Summary:

Design, develop, assemble, & test new and existing OTS products to meet customer’s specific needs and requirements for special orders.

Primary Duties:

• Create a cost analysis for proposed special orders and determine lead time for the build or modification
• Determine whether a customer’s design or functionality request is possible
• Create and / or provide technical drawings for special orders and fixtures, when requested
• Determine and source for parts and materials needed for special builds
• Pot connectors and other components using 2-part epoxies
• Conformal coat, program, and test, PCBA’s
• Generate schematics, bill of materials, machine and assembly drawings, labels, artwork, and instructions, when applicable
• Ensure product quality, reliability, and safety in all aspects of production from engineering to assembly.
• Ensure all directions in work instruction for the role are adhered to
• Ensure required documentation is received and reviewed prior to starting any project
• Provide technical support to other departments and customers
• Accurately manage, update, and send special order progress report
• Communicate any delay exceeding the communicated due date to applicable parties
• Communicate to all interpersonal departments, management, and customers using proper business etiquette in a timely matter
• Train new / other team members
• Any other assignments or projects designated by Management
• Adhere to established KPI’s
• Maintain clean and organized work station
• Perform root cause analysis on production and field failures
• Build & test protypes
• Provide special order build direction to the Electromechanical Assembler ensuring adherence to requirements and a high level of quality

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials including adhesives, potting materials, plastics, and metals is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting of sophisticated systems to include circuit issues, EMC/ESD mitigation.
• Proven track record providing technical direction, guidance and expertise.
• Technical design/leadership and management of projects including external contractors, partners and suppliers.
• Familiarity or some level of programming experience with C and C++.
• Substantial soldering experience lead-free, through-hole and surface mounted PCBA.
• Must have analog audio knowledge and the ability to download programs into microprocessors.
• Must be able to read and understand schematics.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to machine with manual machines, preferred.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot at the component level of digital analog circuit boards.
• Ability to create design documentation and work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office programs including Outlook and Excel.
• Draftsight, Autocad, and Syteline experience ideal.
• Experience building prototypes.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and order due dates.
• Must be able to test, inspect, and troubleshoot electronic circuitries by the use of test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and digital multi-meter.
• 3D modeling utilizing Solidworks is a plus
• Must have electronics knowledge and experience.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of three years as an Electrical Engineer
• Some mechanical experience preferred
• Project Management experience helpful

Current Schedule: (may change due to work conditions):
Two Schedules to choose from 8/80 or 9/80 with every other Friday off!

Fridays we close at 3pm

This is a full-time position at our location in Santa Ana, CA.  This is not a remote job.

Benefits offered:

Compensation: $85k-$90k depending on experience

• PTO/Vacation: Employee accrue 5 vacation days (40 hours) through the first year, with an increase beyond the first year + Paid Holidays

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
  • Several medical insurance plans for the employee are offered at no cost to the employee.

• 401k/Profit Sharing eligibility after (1) year of service (1000 hours of service within the first year), two annual entry dates of 4/1 or 10/1
• Company Bonus Plan

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The work also requires the following physical abilities: grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, talking, and visual acuity.

Work Environment:
Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Employees may be exposed to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils/solvents, fumes, and odors that may affect the eyes, ears, nose, throat and/or skin.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Undersea Systems International, Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.