Senior Design Engineer
Bourns, Inc. · Bedford, England ·
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Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations.
As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R performs other related duties as required. III. INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS
The Senior Design Engineer will exhibit active listening skills that aid in effective communication and teamwork with all levels of the organization in providing directions to technical engineering professionals and clerical support personnel along with high level project planning and communication.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS: ORAL: Excellent verbal skills required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers, worldwide. WRITTEN: Excellent written skills required to issue instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees and suppliers via letters, email, fax, memos, graphs, charts, etc.
V. SCHEDULING AND PLANNING: Plans, schedules and directs all assigned project activities. Involved in short-term and long-range planning activities. VI. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET: VII. BASIC JOB
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Normally, graduation from an accredited three-year college or university with a degree in Engineering or Science required, or equivalent education, training and experience. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to perform the above functions, combined with progressive engineering experience and the proven capability to design, develop and release products, processes or equipment of major scope and a high degree of complexity.
Specific knowledge in the design of power circuits in silicon or SiC is essential. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of surge protection technology with emphasis on semi-conductor protection components. Engineering background in surge protective devices and a basic understanding of general application circuits that require protection.
Knowledge of electrical measurement techniques used in the circuit protection industry. Experience working in circuit protection device characterization, test, reliability and failure analysis. Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards covering voltage and over current protection (Or similar experience in power electronic components). OTHER
SKILLS
Time management and organizational skills. Capable of managing own work and deliverables with little supervision. Flexible and able to work in a demanding environment, and to travel as required. Creative thinking: challenge the old ways and seek better ways of doing things.
PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants with the legal right to live and work in the UK will be considered Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran