Manager, Electrical Design Engineering
Houston, TX 
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Manager, Electrical Design Engineering

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the management of the electrical design engineering group for the ProTechnics division. Hands-on, working manager will design, test, implement, and evaluate electronic equipment for high temperature applications. Design solutions through troubleshooting, resulting in implementation. Management responsibilities include project approval, project coordination and assignment of resources to development activities. Works closely with the ProTechnics leadership team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Oversee the development of high pressure down-hole logging tools and other surface equipment.
  • Coordinate product development activities to ensure all products meet customer, company, and industry safety requirements.
  • Demonstrate and possess specialized knowledge of products, materials, processes, procedures, and industry practices.
  • Assist with the engineering analysis of components and systems to ensure acceptable and approved engineering practices are followed in the development process. Apply American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practices (RP) in the analysis, development, and use of products.
  • Plan product development activities with cost estimates and assist with assignment of engineering personnel and resources to meet project requirements.
  • Design and develop analog and digital circuits for battery powered memory down hole logging tools.
  • Handle testing and qualification of electronics.
  • Manage troubleshooting to diagnose electronic and mechanical failures.
  • Responsible for making recommendations for design improvement.
  • Responsible for design and implementation:
  • Create Schematic and PCB layouts.
  • Build prototypes for testing and component qualification.
  • Assist in the development of firmware for tools.
  • Develop any desktop software required for testing.
  • Create documentation required for production and support.
  • Design mechanical components.
  • Responsible for the Project Management per design; estimating cost, souring materials, and developing timelines.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, required.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience designing and testing analog and digital circuits.
  • Experience in design and drafting courses including experience and/or training in the use of computer aided design software and engineering analysis software.
  • Experience and/or training with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks is preferred.
  • Must be experienced working with embedded microcontrollers.
  • Must be experienced creating schematic and PCB Layouts
  • Previous experience at designing, testing, and prototyping designs.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Knowledge *of firmware and desktop software design
  • Must have thorough knowledge of how to use electronic equipment (oscilloscope, function generator, multimeter, etc.)
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Must have good deductive reasoning skills
  • Project management experience
  • Good communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Will work weekends and extended hours as needed.
The employee will be involved with the assembly and/or testing of prototype tools. Reasonable physical strength and aptitude may be required to assist with testing activities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be in a mixed office/laboratory environment with regular exposure to high temperature equipment and occasional low level exposure to radioactive isotopes.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabled and Other Protected Groups

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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