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Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

WHY JOIN US?

At Mersen, we will welcome you from the start. Your colleagues and supervisor will ensure that you quickly integrate into the team, feel comfortable, receive relevant knowledge and can quickly identify with the company. 

Moreover, we offer you:

• An open company culture: a collegial team spirit
• Shared values and ethics
• An empowering work environment, focused on excellence and innovation
• Support with training and accreditation courses

MISSION

The Electronics Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, and development of advanced electrical and electronic systems, including PCB assemblies, embedded microcontroller based designs, and connected/IoT enabled products. This role leads projects from concept through production, ensuring robust performance, manufacturability, and compliance with electrical industry standards.

Develop and manage projects and schedules as required. Prepare and present project details and updates to management committee. Support remote production facilities as needed. The role will be located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, reporting to the Director, R&D, Surge Protection.

DIMENSIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Financial - Cost target for the electronics design; Revenue impact of the project and offering.
• Project - Project scope and time schedules;
• Product - lifecycle support
• Technical - From component selection to system architecture in analog, digital, and embedded system design, and its quality metrics.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead all aspects of electronics design for SPD/overvoltage protection products, from concept through production, operating with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
• Develop and manage schedules for new product projects from prototyping into production; maintain all required product documentation. Collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product development and launch
• Define and execute design verification, validation, and reliability testing to ensure product performance and robustness. Ensure designs comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Resolve customer issues and determine root causes in a timely manner, implementing effective corrective actions. Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, and testability; support component selection and supplier engagement.
• Oversee and manage design modifications and engineering changes proposed by Product Management or other stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams and product lines.
• Promote and work within a highly collaborative environment, partnering with team members, cross functional departments, and global/remote locations as needed to drive project success and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Four to six years of experience in the field of electronic engineering and electronic device development.
• Minimum of two years of experience in firmware development or coordination preferred
• Working knowledge of UL Standard for Safety UL1449 and IEC 61643 preferred
• Ability to work onsite in Newburyport, MA

The expected salary for this position is between $90,000 and $115,000 and will be eligible for incentive pay.  This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, locations, skills, training, and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.