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Job Information
Job title

Sensor Engineer

Company Collective Knowledge Advisors
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Iowa, Waterloo
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 7/12/2008
Description
Our client is seeking a Sensor Engineer to specify and develop sensors and switches for our tractors, provide support to other equipment division units on sensors, and work with outside suppliers to develop and deliver various sensors/switches for production use. (Note: the term sensor could refer to a switch or sensing device). In this position, you will:

Be responsible for meeting all project schedule milestones.
Understand the requirements of each sensor project and convert those requirements into a written functional specification.
Work with suppliers to design sensors that meet the written specifications.
Maintain required documentation.
Jointly develop component qualification plans with Product Verification and Validation.
Participate in the production release processes for assigned components.
Work with suppliers through the complete project schedule to ensure milestones are met.
Assess sensor supplier capabilities and participate in selection of suppliers and sensors.
Monitor sensor supplier development and validation activities; recommend corrective action for any issues that arise.
Facilitate sensor design reviews, print and process reviews, and FMEA.
Participate in continuous improvement activities for sensors.
Qualifications



Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience.


Required Skills and Experience

3 or more years of experience in electronic systems or sensor development.
Familiar with a wide range of sensor technologies and sensor manufacturing processes.
Knowledgeable about environmental and accelerated life test methods as well as correlating these tests with end use environments.
Basic understanding of system requirements where sensors are applied.
Six sigma green belt minimum, black belt preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment


Desired Skills and Experience

Experience with sensing technologies for mobile/vehicular applications.
Working knowledge of microprocessors, analog, and digital circuits.
Ability to travel within the US and abroad.df-tc

Experience/Skills
See above

Other desired skills:
Sensor Engineer
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