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Overview Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs. Responsibilities The Position: Responsible for designing, sustaining, testing, and releasing core IFE hardware LRUs with an emphasis of power electronics / power supply product line. Participate in technical review board meetings to assist in product design, test and delivery activities. Responsible for meeting schedules and problem resolution. Work with all organizations within Engineering, Marketing, Product Planning and Quality to meet company commitments. Responsible for providing support and guidance to other engineers in the overall design of LRUs (Line Replaceable Unit) which may include sustaining, design & development, layout, analysis, evaluation, prototype build, and testing of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical components and systems. What you will be doing: Perform sustaining, design, development and planning with 3rd party vendor(s) including layout, analysis, evaluation, prototype build and testing of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical components and systems. Perform qualitative and quantitative tests to determine properties, characteristics, and performance of materials, circuits, mechanisms, assemblies and systems. Record and analyze test data. Select hardware and material assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements. Verify embedded firmware and higher-level software functionality of the product. Apply standard mathematical and hands-on techniques, procedures and criteria to engineering assignments. Follow all departmental QOP and WI processes to ensure all documentation is generated, completed and released in a timely manner. Guide and mentor the work of lower-level engineers, designers, and support personnel as assigned. Provides technical direction to members of assigned work teams. Assume ownership and responsibility for product design. Assume ownership and responsibility for product design. Product Design/Development and Requirements Analysis Participate with members of management in the design and development of products and analysis of customer requirements. Assist in the determination of a problem solution while considering form, fit, function, weight, product ability, manufacturing, product marketing and cost. Help lead the coordination efforts and activities between Manufacturing, Obsolescence, Product Planning and Material Planning departments for the selection and ordering of parts, materials, components, or processes with vendors and suppliers. Communicate and sustain the development and design of the hardware with overseas manufacturing division to ensure product manufacturability. Work with the respective Project Manager, or when required independently, to generate and update Design and Development schedules. Provide technical consulting to peers or immediate management. The salary range of $100,000 – $167,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. Qualifications What we are looking for: BS in Electrical Engineering required followed by an MS in Electrical Engineering preferred. This includes some knowledge of FAA or equivalent regulated industry requirements. 5-10 years’ experience in areas such as higher mathematics, electronics, mechanics and circuit design. Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Strong technical knowledge of the power supply topologies, inverter, converter and power electronics (single phase and three phases). Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are required to meet design and qualification requirements. Highly proficient in project planning while addressing external/internal dependencies and associated logistics across multiple functions. Advanced ability to design, analyze circuits and equipment using conventional and computerized techniques. Advanced ability to develop and implement test methods and procedures. Advanced skill level in preparing technical reports and documentation for submission to management. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s). Knowledge of Aerospace / OEM change or configuration management with a product life cycle Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills with a proactive attitude. Ability to effectively communicate between several departments within the organization. Outstanding communication skills and demonstrated ability in developing and delivering complex business and technical presentations for senior management. What We Offer: At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program. Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked. Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP. 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1. Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program. Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program. Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate. #LI-WS1 REQ-155413
