The Staff Engineer, Electrical Design works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product ...
The Staff Engineer, Electrical Design works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product ...
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Austin, MN · On-site
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Supervising Staff Engineer-Austin, MN
Austin, MN · On-site
$122K - $171K/yr
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Staff Engineer - Power & Renewables
Bloomington, MN · On-site +1
$73K - $109K/yr
Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Staff Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Team! This position manages moderate to complex geotechnical projects specifically related to renewables ...
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Staff Engineer - Power & Renewables
Bloomington, MN · On-site
$73K - $109K/yr
Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Staff Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Team! This position manages moderate to complex geotechnical projects specifically related to renewables ...
Staff Engineer - Power & Renewables
Bloomington, MN · On-site
$73K - $109K/yr
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SUPERVISING STAFF ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) - CORPORATE ENGINEERING- CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based ...
As a Lead Software Engineer (Staff Engineer), you will own core backend and AI orchestration systems that turn frontier models into reliable, production-grade workflows at scale. This role is for the ...
As a Lead Software Engineer (Staff Engineer), you will own core backend and AI orchestration systems that turn frontier models into reliable, production-grade workflows at scale. This role is for the ...
As a Lead Software Engineer (Staff Engineer), you will own core backend and AI orchestration systems that turn frontier models into reliable, productiongrade workflows at scale. This role is for the ...
As a Lead Software Engineer (Staff Engineer), you will own core backend and AI orchestration systems that turn frontier models into reliable, productiongrade workflows at scale. This role is for the ...
Staff Engineer - SME Membranes
Eden Prairie, MN · Remote
$124K - $155K/yr
We are looking for a Staff Engineer - SME Membrane Systems to join Agropur. Membrane Systems serves as the enterprise technical authority for membrane separation technologies across Agropur ...
Staff Engineer - SME Membranes
Eden Prairie, MN · Remote
$124K - $155K/yr
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Staff Engineer - SME Membranes
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
$124K - $155K/yr
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Staff Engineer - SME Membranes
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
$124K - $155K/yr
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Lead Software Engineer AI (Staff Engineer)
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$127.40 - $236.60/hr
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Lead Software Engineer AI (Staff Engineer)
Eagan, MN · On-site
$127.40 - $236.60/hr
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Staff Design Engineer/Senior Staff Design Engineer-Hayward, MN
Hayward, MN · On-site
$86K - $144K/yr
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Staff Design Engineer/Senior Staff Design Engineer-Hayward, MN
Hayward, MN · On-site
$86K - $144K/yr
STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER / SENIOR STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER - CORPORATE ENGINEERING (HAYWARD, MN) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas ...
STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER / SENIOR STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER - CORPORATE ENGINEERING (HAYWARD, MN) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas ...
STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER / SENIOR STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER - CORPORATE ENGINEERING (HAYWARD, MN) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas ...
STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER / SENIOR STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER - CORPORATE ENGINEERING (HAYWARD, MN) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas ...
STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER / SENIOR STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER - CORPORATE ENGINEERING (HAYWARD, MN) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas ...
Detailed The qualified candidate will be required to perform as the Staff Engineer Test, responsible forthe creation of Master Test Plans (MTPs), Hardware Utilization Matrixes (HUMs), Detailed Test ...
Detailed The qualified candidate will be required to perform as the Staff Engineer Test, responsible forthe creation of Master Test Plans (MTPs), Hardware Utilization Matrixes (HUMs), Detailed Test ...
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Eagan, MN · Hybrid
Staff Software Engineer The global capital markets are among the largest markets in the world valued at $50T+ and growing. Transactions in these markets are complex. Critical, nuanced legal terms are ...
Staff Software Engineer
Eagan, MN · Hybrid
Staff Software Engineer The global capital markets are among the largest markets in the world valued at $50T+ and growing. Transactions in these markets are complex. Critical, nuanced legal terms are ...
Detailed The qualified candidate will be required to perform as the Staff Engineer Test, responsible for the creation of Master Test Plans (MTPs), Hardware Utilization Matrixes (HUMs), Detailed Test ...
Detailed The qualified candidate will be required to perform as the Staff Engineer Test, responsible for the creation of Master Test Plans (MTPs), Hardware Utilization Matrixes (HUMs), Detailed Test ...
Staff Engineer - SME Dryers
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
$124K - $155K/yr
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Staff Engineer - SME Dryers
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
$124K - $155K/yr
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Staff Engineer - SME Dryers
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
$124K - $155K/yr
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Staff Engineer - SME Dryers
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
$124K - $155K/yr
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Water Resources Staff Engineer
Sartell, MN · On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
Job Type Full-time Description Water Resources Staff Engineer Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our ...
Water Resources Staff Engineer
Sartell, MN · On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
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What is a staff engineer?
A staff engineer is a general title for an on-staff engineer in any number of industries. You can find these positions in fields including software development, the aerospace industry, civil engineering, and medical science. In this career, your job duties vary significantly depending on your industry. Generally, you work with a number of other developers and engineers to develop new systems or products or improve existing materials or processes. The qualifications needed for a career as a staff engineer include a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field relevant to your industry. Common degrees include electrical and mechanical engineering. While some employers prefer staff engineers with experience, you can secure an entry-level position with just the skills learned in your degree program.
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Full-time
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Re-posted 4 days ago
Celestica rating
8.8
Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
14th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers
Job description
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove
Summary
The Staff Engineer, Electrical Design develops new electrical systems/circuits for various applications. Research system ideas and draw up plans for these systems, and capture them in schematics and system specifications. Test, simulate, validate and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing of the electrical systems they have designed.
The Staff Engineer, Electrical Design works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.
This role will be focused in the A&D space with consultation in Health Tech, Energy, and Industrial.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
- Provides technical leadership and direction to a sizable team of engineers. May be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas
- Takes responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.).
- Reviews and interprets customer requirements/specifications and may act as primary customer contract.
- Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develops deployment strategies and plans.
- Leads the deployment of strategic complex programs and coordinates site-wide deployment efforts.
- May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
- Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. creation of Schematics, Bills of material, diagrams, drawings, etc.
- Testing, simulation and measuring (including troubleshooting) the performance of systems
- Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
- Solve complex problems
- Liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams.
- Analyze and interpret data and information
- Recommend modifications for systems
- Create reports, minutes and updates
- May be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Enabling Competencies:
- Project Management - Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans.
- Leadership - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
- Financial Acumen / Business Planning - Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management and other functions and externally if needed. Create project plans, profitability calculations, risk and sensitivity analysis, able to recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks. Fully knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting, accounting and tax requirements relevant to your area of expertise.
- The following competencies may also be required: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Aerospace & Defense Experience - Ability to lead projects compliant with AS9100D, identify and design to MIL-STDs for various designs
Technical Competencies:
The following are the associated Technical Competencies that are required for the various Standard Jobs within the Design Engineering Electrical career stream. This list is for illustrative purposes and may not be inclusive of all skills.
- DIGITAL/LOGIC : EE-Embedded, FPGA, DSP, Static Timing, Tolerance Analysis, EE-Digital, EE-Power Point of Load supplies, EE-Battery, Signal Integrity, Schematic Modeling, Power Integrity, ESD Controls & Standards
- POWER : EE-Power Switching Supply, EE-Point of Load Supplies, EE-Battery, Power Integrity-CoreSim, Tolerance Analysis, EE-Analog, Schematic Modeling
- PCB/LAYOUT : Signal Integrity, Schematic Modeling, Cadence, Mentor Xpedition, Mentor PADS, Altium Designer, Other Layout tools, Tolerance Analysis, Power Integrity
- SCHEMATIC DESIGN/SIGNAL INTEGRITY: EE-Digital, EE-Analog, Tolerance Analysis, Static Timing, Schematic Modeling
- ANALOG : EE-Analog, Tolerance Analysis, RF Design(<5Ghz), High Frequency (>20Ghz) RF Design
Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
- 7 to 10 years of related experience;Experience in similar job roles
Typical Education
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
Salary Range and Benefits Summary
The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: $118k-$162k Annually
Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits and a 401k plan with company match.
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.