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Design Engineer

Pella, IA

$31.25 - $33.65/hr

The Design Engineer drives continuous improvement of utility equipment across the entire product ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Pella, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay ...

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Packaged Power Design Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site

Work Environment & Physical Demands: * Consistently work indoors and in the office * Frequently sitting, working with hands, working with fingers, talking, hearing, and works with others * Some ...

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Civil Design Engineer

West Des Moines, IA

Civil Design Engineer As a Civil Design Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for preparing ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA. Pay and ...

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Civil Design Engineer

West Des Moines, IA

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Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Hiawatha, IA · On-site +1

$144K - $187K/yr

Switch/LNA/RF IC Design Engineer, the design of GaAs/SOI/SiGe/CMOS based switch and LNA or RFIC ... on physical location) Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to ...

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Contract Physical Design Engineers are professionals who specialize in the layout and implementation of integrated circuits (ICs) for semiconductor devices, typically working on a temporary or project-based basis. They focus on transforming circuit designs into physical layouts that can be fabricated on silicon chips, ensuring optimal performance, power, and area efficiency. Their work involves tasks such as floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and design rule checking. Contract roles allow companies flexibility in staffing for specific projects or peak development periods, and engineers in these positions often work for consulting firms or as independent contractors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract physical design engineer?

A Contract Physical Design Engineer typically requires a solid background in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of VLSI design, and hands-on experience with ASIC or FPGA physical implementation. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Synopsys ICC2, Cadence Innovus, and scripting languages like Tcl and Perl, as well as understanding of industry standards, is crucial. Standout soft skills include strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication for collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the engineer can deliver optimized, manufacturable chip layouts on time and within specification, which is vital for project and product success.

What are some common challenges faced by contract physical design engineers when joining new projects or teams?

Contract Physical Design Engineers often need to quickly adapt to new workflows, proprietary tools, and unique design methodologies used by different clients or teams. They may also face tight project timelines and the need to rapidly understand complex chip architectures. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as verification and RTL design engineers, are critical to ensure design hand-offs and resolve issues efficiently. Flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learning new environments are key to overcoming these challenges.

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Design Engineer

Waverly, IA • On-site

United Equipment Accessories
Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

POSITION: Design Engineer
COMPANY: United Equipment Accessories, Inc.
POSITION SUMMARY:
  • The Design Engineer develops innovative, high quality, and reliable products to satisfy our customer's motion application needs while integrating technical and economic factors, feasibility, time and cost limitations
  • Provide superior technical support and service to current and potential customers, assessing product and service requirements throughout the sales process including installation recommendations or technical assistance, as required, and travel to customer sites, exhibits, tradeshows, and other events - both nationally and internationally
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes sales, customer service, marketing, engineering, supply chain and manufacturing to communicate product specifications, standard requirements, design and design changes for engineering and manufacturing to assure realization of customer requests
  • Other tasks, projects and duties as assigned by the Electrical Engineering Supervisor.

Requirements
EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline is required. Electrical/electronics engineering experience is preferred. EXPERIENCE - Minimum four (4) years demonstrated success in design engineering, new product development, establishment of component specification testing, lean manufacturing and ISO or similar Quality system experience preferred SKILLS - Highly motivated individual with strong listening, written and oral communication skills is necessary to effectively follow instructions, collect and disseminate information with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels of the organization. Exemplary customer service skills and prompt responses to inquiries are essential. Professionalism, time management, organization, and prioritization skills are critical competencies. Advanced mathematical, statistical analysis, and problem solving skills are required. Technology savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Solidworks, or similar 3D CAD, and a manufacturing ERP system. The ability to work under time and budgetary pressures is also necessary. PHYSICAL - Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, talk, and hear ( with mechanical assistance if necessary ) sufficiently to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations. Use of hands and arms to operate equipment and handle product is also necessary. Possess specific vision abilities including near vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus ( with corrective lenses if necessary ) to perform the requirements of the position. A current and valid driver's license and maintaining insurability for operation of company vehicles is required to perform the essential duties of this position. MENTAL - Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and possess the ability to communicate clearly on technical and business levels while maintaining professional conduct is essential. The ability to handle high pressure, high demand situations and projects with financial impact is also critical. WORKING CONDITIONS: The Design Engineer role requires infrequent domestic travel for tradeshows, customer visits, and other necessary events. This position will spend a significant amount of time visiting or working in a manufacturing or plant office setting that has typical factory hazards including noise, dust, and cutting, drilling, blocked walkways, and tripping hazards. United Equipment Accessories, Inc. functions in a real market environment that changes at various times of the year which occasionally may create high output or greater time pressure demands. The Design Engineer is an exempt position and completion of duties regardless of the number of hours or number of days worked per week is expected. Office hours will vary according to travel schedule and business demands. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MEASUREMENTS OF PERFORMANCE:
  • Follow rules and processes as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality Manual and Safety training regarding conduct and performance standards expected of all employees
  • Maintain confidentiality of private information and request utilization of non-disclosure agreements to ensure protection of company intellectual property and trade secrets
  • Maintain a positive work attitude that reflects the UEA Core Values (Accountability, Care, Hardworking/ Dedicated, Creative Problem Solver and Knowledge Seeker)
  • Establish, document, and evaluate finished component processing parameters for new and repeat customer orders and communicate results to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor
  • Collaborate with the sales team and customer to gather product specifications, research application requirements and material availability to determine production probability modifying the design, as necessary, to assure customer satisfaction
  • Utilize technology software to create new product designs or modify existing ones to meet quality standards, customer requests, technical and economic factors, feasibility, time, and cost limitations to assure reliability of product designs
  • Regularly communicate with customers to clarify and ensure understanding of product specifications, application, and working environment; assist the Customer Service Manager and inside sales staff with estimating and quote preparation, as requested
  • Provide regular updates to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor regarding project statuses, field, or design challenges; provide improvement or resolution suggestions to resolve impeding challenges
  • Knowledgeable on quality objectives and policies for the company and seeks guidance or clarification, when necessary, always working to achieve best results towards these objectives and policies
  • Collaborate with Quality and Supply Chain departments in evaluation of sub-component supplier quality, cost, production capability and delivery time
  • Support continuous improvement efforts within the function; evaluate, modify, and design processes, documenting all phases (DFMEA, ECO's, etc.)
  • Provide technical expertise and instruction with machining and assembly design inquires, seeking new methods and practices to streamline and improve production time and quality
  • Participate in trade shows, exhibits, customers visits and other necessary events to promote UEA products and services and gather market feedback to design products that solve industry challenges
  • Schedule all travel arrangements, hotel, and car rentals (as applicable), and publish travel schedule and UEA office visits via Outlook Calendar
  • Participate in required or suggested training opportunities to enhance product knowledge, sales and technology skills
  • Work to achieve desired results, contribute to the department's overall efficiency and productivity goals, and ensure overall customer satisfaction
  • Consistently and effectively identify, manage, and complete multiple responsibilities accurately, timely and within budget including communication and follow through on task information, status, and questions to the appropriate people
  • Demonstrate collaborative working relationships, good judgment, reasoning, and professional conduct in all business interactions, representing UEA favorably with employees, customers, and vendors
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position and situation
  • Demonstrate physical, regular, and punctual attendance and communicate scheduled and unscheduled absences in advance
  • Perform other tasks, projects and duties as directed by Electrical Engineering Supervisor

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