Electrical/Hardware Engineer

*Perform electrical hardware engineering tasks in the development of new products and cost reduction.
◦Participate in development of Product Specification
◦Produce conceptual designs
◦Guide development process to produce practical designs
◦Create detailed circuit and hardware drawings and software code
◦Identify applicable standards
◦Provide analysis of design to applicable standards
◦Provide analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Circuit simulation, software analysis tools)
◦Review instruction manuals and product literature
◦Define and lead prototype development and lab and field tests
◦Work with manufacturing on process development
◦Conduct design reviews, safety reviews, etc.
*Lead small new product development projects as required.
◦Complete project feasibility and Pre-Prod authorizations
◦Create and maintain project schedules
◦Manage project to meet schedules, including:
■Working with other team members to ensure satisfactory completion of all steps in development process;
■Identification and communication of threats to schedule to appropriate management
◦Work effectively in a team environment
◦Participate in release-for-sale activities
◦Provide periodic oral and written reports of project status
*Participate in identification of new product opportunities by:
◦Recognizing customer product needs
◦Evaluating Graco and competitive products
◦Proposing and developing proper technology to fulfill customer needs
*Direct and perform standard product support activities such as:
◦Analyzing and writing Engineering Change Orders for products
◦Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab, or customer sites
◦Initiating corrective action activities
*Learn, participate in development, and apply knowledge of:
◦Developments in technical field by staying abreast of developments to maintain technical knowledge
◦Company product line
◦Operational systems
Company and industry design standards
◦Company Quality Management System
◦Company customer applications and requirements
◦Emerging trends in our customers' markets

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services.  Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .