Engineer IV - Kansas City, United States - Smiths Group plc

Description

Engineer IV - Electrical Design Location: North America, USA, Kansas CityRef: INTERCONNECTNA01007Division: Smiths Interconnect

Job Function:
Engineering

Job Description Job Purpose:
Design and develop new products and technology to high quality standards and consistent with business strategy and processes. Apply electrical engineering principals in support of new product development.
Duties & Responsibilities Support, contribute and promote a safe work environment. Develops technology and processes to ensure designs are technologically competitive. Technical lead for the development of interconnect solutions.

Provide electrical engineering design direction and solutions to the product development team Create electrical FEA models for RF transmission line and shielding design projects.

Apply principles of electrical engineering as they pertain to connectors, contact technology and cable design. Present experimental results and technical reports at group design review meetings as necessary. Interpret customer specifications and translate them into design and/or manufacturing requirements. Perform complex processing experiments, and/or lead the projects studies. Coordinate the construction of functional and non-functional prototypes with internal and external vendors. Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders (Production, Quality, Marketing and Sales). Consult with Sales and Marketing in quoting customer requirements and bid preparation. Provide electrical engineering technical support and input to the entire organization. Participate and contribute to team training, development, mentoring and audits. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with company policies. Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience. Strong working knowledge of transmission line theory and RF design Experience in computer based finite or boundary element electrical modeling (Ansoft HFSS preferred)

Strong working knowledge of mechanical 3 D modeling (SolidWorks preferred) PCB and flex design 4 Travel %: 0-10% Security: Please State if US Citizen or permanent Resident Required About Smiths At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day.

We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries.

Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes.

Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage.

We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Interconnect Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets.

Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence.

Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites.

Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices.

Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.
One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people.

We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.