Electronics engineers design products, systems and software for scientific, military, medical, commercial and industrial use Their work tends to revolve around developing solutions to meet customer needs Duties may include studying the feasibility of a proposed concept, inspecting failures and guiding test, maintenance and modification efforts
Because of the stringent requirements needed for the UL listing of products, your professional electronics engineer job description should highlight your desire to find an analytical candidate with superb concentration Along with the math skills forming a basis for the theory governing electronics, engineers should also show an initiative to keep up with the latest technological developments
Job Responsibilities
Bring product concepts to life and develop next-generation improvements by analyzing information about past products and current trends, turning ideas into specific design requirements for a manufactured good
Use software to perform circuit analysis, run simulations, create schematic drawings and produce wiring diagrams
Prepare bills of materials, expense schedules and manufacturing process cost reviews with a goal of reducing expenses while maintaining product reliability
Review calculations performed by junior engineers and be ready to consult on issues that arise on the production floor
Recommend modifications to existing designs and prototypes based on performance in quality tests and customer feedback
Provide technical guidance and price estimates to sales staff in response to custom order inquiries
Develop user manuals for print and web that include detailed how-to, maintenance, troubleshooting and warranty information
Work with patent office, control agencies and other outside parties to protect intellectual property and ensure compliance with governmental regulations
