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Sr. R&D Hardware Engineer – Steam Products Engineering (Electronic Engineer)

BASIC FUNCTION

  • Bath Appliances Electronic design and development.
  • Main Business

- Development management plan establishment work
- Research and Development about new products and technologies 
- Feasibility test of new product/ technology
- Introduction of new form factor models
- R&D quality management
- Cost reduction activity related work
- Global/local certification acquirement & management
- Statistical skills are preferred (e.g. 6 sigma)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Software, Mechanical, ID, marketing)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Bath appliances electronic hardware development management plan establishment work
  • R&D of new models

- Analysis of material cost and investment cost and evaluate ROI (Return on Investment).
- Check progress of development progress and adherence. 
- Fill in and proceed with the approval of BOM / Parts.
- Benchmark competition (Technology and Product).
- Design new Hardware (PCB) and sample production
- Performance evaluation of new hardware parts.
- Certification responsibilities of new products such as UL, CQC, CE, FCC, etc.

  • R&D quality related work

- Review of causes of market quality and establishment of measures.
- Check the improvement progress and schedule.

  • Cost reduction related work

- Draw out cost reduction ideas and establish execution plans.
- Establishing cost reduction targets, checking and applying cost reduction progress.


REPORT, RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

  • Report to R&D SG Group Leader.
  • Frequently contact with Quality team, ID, Marketing Team, etc. 
  • External contacts: agencies, vendors and developers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Electronic engineering and related majors.
  • With a minimum of 10+ yrs., solid experience (Artwork : PADS) in R&D.
  • With knowledge and solid experience in hardware design (development and technology).
  • Excellent communication skills to work with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
  • A team player with good organizational skills.
  • Business English communication is highly preferred.
  • Hardware design experience with related to Bath appliances is preferred.
  • R&D experience with related home appliances is preferred.

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