Electrical Engineer - Printed Circuit Boards at Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

 Location: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Quality Assurance/Control
Req ID: 25202 

PURPOSE: The job consists of determining risks to product quality and developing risk preventions for printed circuit boards plus electrical and other aspects of finished products.  Reports to QA Manager or QA Supervisor.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES): 

• Provide problem-solving support and electrical guidance for printed circuit board manufacturing processes and teach others to do the same.
• Assist in the design, troubleshooting and calibration of product testing equipment.
• Conduct various Root Cause Analysis and Improvement activities throughout the Cleveland operations and teach other QA personnel troubleshooting and auditing techniques.
• Utilize Quality Management System tools, apply continuous improvement methodologies (6 Sigma, Lean), and work with others in a team environment.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

• Engineer I: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and 0+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required.
  • Assist in assessment, development, and implementation of quality control procedures for electrical systems and components. 
    • Conduct analysis of the manufacturing processes, systems, and components to ensure compliance with quality standards for PC boards manufacturing and final product assembly.  Collaborate cross functionally as required.
    • Collaborate with supervisors and senior engineers to learn and develop technical skills related to quality control.
• Engineer II: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required.
  • Conduct assessment, development, and implementation of quality control procedures for electricl systems and componest. 
  • Conduct analysis of the manufacturing processes, systems, and components to ensure compliance with quality standards for PC boards manufacturing and final product assembly. Effective in cross functional collaboration.
  • Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments.
• Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required.
  • Conduct assessment, development, and implementation of quality control procedures for electrical systems and components. 
  • Guide development of the manufacturing processes, systems, and components to ensure compliance with quality standards for PC boards manufacturing and final product assembly. Facilitates cross functional collaboration.
  • Works autonomously most of the time. May act as lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others. 
• Knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies (6Sigma, Lean), and an understanding of manufacturing processes and methods.
• Ability to apply a combination of a knowledge of quality assurance tools, business procedures, part and process measurement techniques, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to a variety of problems.
• Ability to organize, lead, and drive continuous improvement projects

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Knowledge of electrical test methodologies, including data capture, analysis, and calibration of test equipment.
• Experience with Printed Circuit board manufacturing processes, including Surface Mount (SMT) and power electronics.
• Experience with troubleshooting electronics and electrical equipment.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.