Staff/ Principal Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview: Velo3D is seeking a motivated Staff /Principal Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in our manufacturing facility in Fremont, CA.  In this role, you will drive continuous improvement and sustaining projects, resolve manufacturing issues, and ensure product reliability/quality through the product lifecycles. You will influence all aspects of production including new design solutions, product development, and subsystem assembly at local and global contract manufacturers. You will be involved in system assembly and integration testing.  Responsibilities include researching, developing, designing, testing, evaluating, creating drawings and schematics, and developing documentation for electrical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems while applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering.    The ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, has a “take-charge” and “can-do” attitude, and can demonstrate flexibility and resiliency.  The candidate has the ability to collaborate cross functionally and has hands-on experience building, assessing, and executing complex assembly iterations. 

Job Responsibilities

• Design and document electrical systems and components, such as cable, wire harness, industrial control panel, and cable routing/managements.
• Propose specifications, create test plans, and conduct validation for electrical systems.
• Maintain/Create electrical System Interconnect Diagrams and schematics for current and future products.
• Support supply chain in managing suppliers for prototypes and outsourcing of electrical assemblies.
• Support End-of-life and Obsolescence projects relating to electrical components.
• Provide electrical expertise in support of other team departments, including hardware/software/process engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management office, and field services.
• Conduct system level integration and validation of designs (testing and troubleshooting).
• Work on new product introduction and continuous improvement related to enhancing system performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop full documentation to release and implement designs, including BOM, drawings, and procedures.
• Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of electrical systems.
• Manage small to large-sized projects from concept to production.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Participate in MRB activities and dispositioning of discrepant material.
• Create, support, and review ECOs and follow changes through the CCB process to closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Electrical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Electrical Systems Design and Development.
• 8+ years of ECAD experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks Electrical).
• Experience with designing electrical systems for complex capital equipment in high tech industries, such as Additive, Semiconductor, or Video Display.
• Hands on experience with prototyping, troubleshooting, manufacturing, or installing complex capital equipment.
• Experience with designing layout of Electrical Control Panel and Machine Cable Routing with Mechanical CAD software such as Autocad or Solidworks.
• Experience with Product Design Management and Product Lifecycle Management software, such as Solidworks PDM, Propel, Arena, Agile, etc.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Automation Control Networks, Programmable Logic Controllers, Motion Control, Machine Safety Systems, AC/DC Power Distribution, Machinery Safety/Compliance Standards.
• Experience with IEC 81346-1 Standard.
• Systems level thinker with experience working on complex electrical systems.
• High level of commitment to contribute to a positive, high-paced, and results-oriented work environment.
• Willing and able to work “Hands-on” to build, integrate, and test newly developed systems and/or subsystems
• Good experience in ECAD design including general understanding of GD&T, FEA, and quality detail drawing documentation.
• Self-driven and independent thinking. Ability to work independently.
• Strong desire to work for a company on disruptive technologies and make it a success.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.  

Niceto Haves

• Metal additive manufacturing experience a plus but not required.
• Experience with risk analysis methods such as FMEA or ISO12100.
• Experience with EtherCAT and IO-Link is a plus.
• Experience with quality standards (ISO9000, AS9100).

About the Company:   Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.   With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, Assure™ quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.   Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.   Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $175,000 and $195,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.   Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.