Electrical Support Engineer at Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

WHO WE ARE…

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs. 

THE POSITION…

As an Electrical Support Engineer, you will provide engineering and technical support in the design and development of new avionics and related products. You will layout printed circuit boards from schematics. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to complete design documentation/release and manage/maintain library for individual components.

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a technical degree in electronics or electrical related background.
• You have a minimum 5 years relevant design/layout experience.
• You have PCB layout software experience (PADS preferred).
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are organized, focused and results oriented.
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• You have a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• You have experience with Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• You have both high speed and high power PCB layout experience.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Design layout of printed circuit board files from electrical schematic information, including:
• Coordination of mechanical and electrical requirements to meet product definition
• Library creation and maintenance of components and associated symbology
• Complete documentation of the design in the required formats
• Complete engineering activities related to the procurement, build, and troubleshooting of circuit board designs and their interfaces
• Support production facilities in the manufacture and testing of products
• Complete component package evaluation and qualification including research, selection, testing, and documentation
• Develop PCB Layout standards, practices, and guidelines in accordance with internal requirements, industry standards, and external manufacturability specifications
• Work with board creation, manufacturing assembly, and component suppliers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed
• Complete Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of new and existing designs
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM)

WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives, and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
• We have a small company feel – even though we’re doing big things!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.