Application Design Engineer

Company: NKK Switches
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Application Design Engineer -NKK Switches (NKK) is a global tech manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switches and programmable displays, setting the standard for quality and reliability in human-machine interface solutions. -NKK provides full-service engineering support to include electronic system design, programming and value-added services by combining over 65 years of expertise and a true commitment to our partners' success.
We are seeking an experienced Application Design Engineer to:

• Design, evaluate, and test electronic boards to ensure they meet the project requirements.
• Design the schematics and layouts of the PCB and evaluate the processors and boards to verify the functionality of the designs.
• Provide troubleshooting support regarding NKK Switches applications to customers.
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -
  • Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
    
    • Determines the feasibility of designing new plant equipment versus modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
      
      • Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
        
        • Designs electronic controller modules. Creates schematics and Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
          
          • Conducts research to clarify or resolve problems and develops design solutions.
            
            • Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings and/or schematics.
              
              • Directs and coordinates the manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems. Documents process and prepares application notes.
                
                • Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or products.
                  
                  • Plans and develops experimental test programs.
                    
                    • Analyzes test data and affiliated reports to determine if the design meets functional and performance specifications.
                      
                      • Confers with research and other engineering personnel to prepare required design modifications.
                        
                        • Evaluates engineering test results for possible use in other applications or in the development of other systems.
                          
                          • Travels to consult with clients and customers to discuss and provide technical solutions to meet their needs.

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