Electronic Engineer

Electronic Engineer
6+ month contract to hire (this role is able to turn into permanent depending on performance)
Miami, FL
Hourly Pay Rate: $31-35/hr

The Electronic Engineer defines and evaluates board and cable designs for system modules and components of multi-functional systems. This position will have a focus of developing electronic systems that may include low level motion controllers, sensor interfaces and data acquisition, and system test bed utilities for electro-mechanical systems. The resulting systems shall support system breadboard and prototype efforts through product verification, validation and release.

The incumbent designs circuit boards and sub-systems of limited to moderate scope using CAD/CAE tools; plans and conducts tests to verify theoretical analysis; performs empirical analysis, interpreting and evaluating experimental data to formulate conclusions; documents and communicates designs, specifications and project status; fabricates breadboards and prototypes; develops test plans, test specifications and design verification experiments; and participates on multi-functional development teams.

Responsibilities:
* Define and evaluate designs for operating system modules and components of electro-mechanical engineering systems
* Communicate and provide input for project status and project schedule updates
* Document efforts via established procedures using CAD systems
* Transfer technical documentation (drawings, specifications) into revision control system including creating and assembling Document Change Orders (DCOs)
* Establish electrical engineering specifications
* Identify critical design factors and risks that impact customer needs and regulatory requirements
* Perform both empirical and theoretical analysis, interpret experimental data to formulate conclusions
* Fabricate breadboards and prototypes
* Develop test plans and test specifications
* Design verification experiments
* Participate on cross-functional teams
* Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
* Adhere to policies procedures and standards relating to Electronic Engineering

Qualifications:
* Bachelor´s degree with 0-2 years of experience
* Understanding/Experience of instrumentation design including electrical and mechanical components, stepper and servo motor control, data acquisition, sensors
* Understanding/Experience with electronic design including programmable logic, analog circuit design, microcontrollers, interfaces
* Product design experience with electro-mechanical devices preferred
* Ability to troubleshoot/analyze problems, and make recommendations
* Self starter, sense of urgency to resolve issues and complete projects
* Work well with others, coordinate efforts with own and other departments
* Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
* Familiarity with Microsoft office applications
* Innovative "out of the box" thinker that gets things done
* Understanding of modern design concepts and the Product Life Cycle
* Knowledgeable in developing designs in a regulated environment
* Concentrates on key objectives despite distractions
* Overcomes potential stumbling blocks to achieve objectives
* Demonstrates awareness of informal structures in the organization, including relationships that influence how work gets done

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.