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Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

We are seeking a Compensation Specialist to make significant contributions by performing a range of responsibilities with respect to managing and communicating compensation programs including:

• Global Salary Planning and Financial Reporting.
• U.S. Wage and Salary Administration.
• Job Analysis and Job Descriptions.
• Incentive Plan Administration (e.g., Management and Sales Incentive Plans).
• 401k Plan and Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Administration.

This role has the following accountabilities: Compensation Administration:

• Partner with global Human Resources (HR) Managers and business leaders to provide solutions for compensation, total rewards, and broader HR initiatives, including conducting market research, analyzing internal positions and job families, identifying reward and recognition opportunities, developing compensation alternatives, evaluating implications and alternatives through modeling, determining employee and cost impacts, and creating communication and transition plans.
• Lead the global annual compensation salary planning and related workstreams, including overall project management, salary structures, market compensation levels, salary increase projections, salary planning, budget recommendations, and tracking, reporting, analysis, and communications.
• Consult with global HR Managers and business partners on compensation issues and solutions ranging from individual employee compensation recommendations to unique compensation programs (e.g., retention programs, one-time award payments, and off-cycle salary increases).
• Maintain job descriptions for U. S. based positions, ensuring the descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed by position holders and the positions are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt.
• Conduct pay studies and benchmark positions using a market-compensation evaluation system, survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for U.S. based positions.
• Provide recommendations for salary range adjustments and maintain related records.
• Monitor U.S. economic conditions, labor market trends and other factors related thereto to ensure that the organization provides reasonable and competitive compensation structures.
• Prepare and present job and compensation analysis information.
• Review salary administration policies, establish pay procedures and recommend changes as appropriate to ensure compliance with legal requirements (e.g., ADA, OFCCP, FLSA).
• Communicate with employees appropriately and as needed regarding matters related to compensation.
• Administer the company's executive and sales compensation plans, including the Long-Term Compensation Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, and annual and quarterly incentive plans for executive, management, professional, and sales employees.
• Oversee the administration of the company's 401(k) Plan and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to the 401(k) plan administrator.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing, reporting, and coordination of pay data in SuccessFactors Employee Central and the SuccessFactors Compensation Modules.

HRIS Compensation Module Administration:

• Lead SuccessFactors Compensation Module-related projects, including maintenance, configurations, upgrades, testing, compliance requirements, and implementations.
• Act as the point of contact for compensation system administration when issues arise requiring research, support, or test resolutions.
• Proactively monitor the integrity of system data by troubleshooting irregularities and researching and correcting discrepancies.

If you have the right experience along with the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed, multi-culture team we want to talk with you. The right candidate should have the following training and experience:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Statistics, Data Science or relevant field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Eight or more years of related Human Resources experience in compensation and employee benefits with a demonstrated mastery of compensation principles, practices, and procedures.
• A demonstrated mastery of techniques to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of HR and payroll files and records and other compensation information.
• Eight or more years of experience working with human resource laws, regulations, and best practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Exhibits a strong work ethic and is detail oriented with a focus on execution and action.
• Has exceptional analytical, problem solving, financial modeling and statistical analysis skills.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once while addressing competing priorities.
• Is able to assess processes and recommend improvements.
• Is able to prioritize and accomplish objectives independently and proactively.
• Is able to deal with ambiguity, make decisions and develop a course of action.
• Has advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Is proficient with Microsoft Word and SharePoint.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Has experience working with enterprise HRIS software, including compensation modules, learning management modules and performance management modules.
• Previous experience with the Employee Central and Compensation Modules of SAP SuccessFactors preferred.

This position is located at the Bourns 'Corporate offices in Riverside, CA.

As a key member of the Human Resources Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com

Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

We are seeking a Distribution Sales Analyst to make significant contributions by providing timely and accurate data analysis and feedback to ensure Bourns products receive increasing share of mind and internal share at each distributor, as well as collecting, tracking, and analyzing distribution sales, market share, inventory, pricing and marketing data to support increasing Point of Sales (POS) dollars in North America.

This role has the following accountabilities:

1. Supports Distribution Sales Manager in overseeing corporate distributor relationships and sales activities:
   • Contributes to development and implementation of short-term and long-term plans and key initiatives to successfully achieve Bourns sales and internal share growth within distribution.
   • Understands distributor organizations, customer base, strengths, weaknesses, and key market focuses, and provides input to Bourns management.
   • Coordinates with Bourns business units, marketing, and marcom teams to develop appropriate distribution sales and training materials.
   • Performs regular, comprehensive reviews of distributor websites (including product images, text and multimedia collateral materials, and vertical market inclusion) to ensure Bourns products and the Bourns brand are being accurately represented and adequately promoted online.
2. Performs detailed analysis of POS, inventory, pricing, and marketing data, and provides actionable recommendations based on findings.
3. Develops and implements effective reporting tools to facilitate sales and distribution management team in achieving sales goals and provides timely and accurate updates.
4. Analyzes Design Registration (DR) program and capture rate at distributors and recommends program changes to maximize effectiveness and sales growth.
5. Oversees and guides e-commerce Distributor Account Manager on web resale pricing to ensure competitive pricing position for Bourns products against key competitors and among distributors.
6. Collects and analyzes distributor data for monthly America's distribution bookings forecast. Automates and refines current monthly and annual forecasting procedures and sales trend analysis for use by manufacturer's sales reps and Bourns sales management.
7. Prepares and analyzes monthly performance data for America's distribution monthly report including sales, market share, inventory, SKU count, design registrations, and marketing activities.
8. Analyzes and prepares performance data for Corporate Quarterly Business Review (QBR) meetings for all assigned distributor accounts, and for Rep Distribution Manager (ROM) distribution performance update calls.

If you have the right experience along with the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed, multi-culture team we want to talk with you. The right candidate should have the following training and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or Technical Field
• Minimum 2 years of sales, marketing, or finance experience, with experience in customer service and the electronics industry a plus.
• Knowledge of electronic distribution is a plus.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must be competent and efficient on personal computer; possess ability to use CRM, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
• Must possess strong project management skills

This position is located at the Bourns 'corporate offices in Riverside, CA.

As a key member of the Sales team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com

Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality and exceptional value.

We are seeking an Electromechanical Technician that will maintain and service the various types of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical equipment that supports manufacturing throughout the facility. Actively support a strong preventative maintenance program focused on minimizing operation down time in support of effective productivity. Assist in construction or rebuilding of designated electronic and electromechanical test and production equipment.

The Electromechanical Technician has the following responsibilities: Capable of working under minimal supervision of your designated supervisor and follow established procedures.

1. Responsible to trouble shoot and correct difficulties in the operation of production equipment. Assure that unit, component, or complete machine is performing in a safe and efficient manner.
2. Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
3. Familiar with and capable of the proper use of hand tools, digital multimeter, and other test instruments.
4. Ability to troubleshoot basic to moderately complex AC and DC circuits, familiar with the following:
   • Relays, fuses, circuit breakers, capacitors, resistors, switches, lights/LEDs, etc.
5. Ability to maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits
   • Valves, solenoids, cylinders
6. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work on delicate/precision assemblies
7. Observe all applicable safety regulations.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

If you have the right experience, we want to talk with you. The right candidate should have the following training and experience:

• Course work at the college or technical school level desired. Experience may be substituted for schooling.
• Experience in building and maintaining specialized equipment and tooling for production machines and or precision testing preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, interface of electronic components and systems, sensors, timers and programmers helpful

This position is located at the Bourns Logan, Utah Plant.

As a key member of the team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com

Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Global Manager of Supply Chain Excellence. This role can office at our Riverside, California, Carrolton, Texas or Auburn Hills, Michigan location. The Global Manager of Supply Chain Excellence will serve as the subject matter expert of the supply chain business process. This role is responsible for organizing, leading, and driving the standardization and improvement of key supply chain processes; documenting and disseminating internal and external best-practices, in collaboration with all relevant functional and business areas of the company.

This position reports directly to the Director of Business Process Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Use internal and external best practices to standardize key supply chain processes.
2. Develop global supply chain KPI's and performance dashboard. Create infrastructure that allows efficient creation of reports relevant to key users of supply chain information.
3. Communicate, influence, and interact globally with all relevant functional, business areas and senior leaders to help optimize the global supply chain from a cost, responsiveness, and quality perspective.
4. Implement monitoring process that provides senior leaders with early warning of potential supply chain disruptions. Implement systematic stress test process to proactively identify and act on risk areas that may have significant financial impact to Bourns.
5. Provide supply chain strategic direction and support for a flawless new product development process.
6. Advise the Bourns purchasing council on relevant supply chain and procurement strategies to address key opportunities.
7. Help improve competency across Bourns in areas of supply chain such as: contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, contract review, supply chain management, inventory management, E&O reduction and supplier selection and development.
8. Global SI&OP champion to help drive standards in demand & supply reviews and demand planning process to support alignment of tops down and bottoms up forecasts.
9. Analyze and diagnose supply chain issues and make recommendations for resolution. Help the organization prioritize continuous improvement efforts based on impact to customers and financial risks to Bourns.
10. Implement supplier development programs as well as processes for evaluating and qualifying new suppliers.
11. Develop the systems and tools that enable supply chain functions at all sites to have fast and accurate access to relevant information that allows them to make agile and effective decisions.
12. Lead global supply chain related strategic projects.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor's degree with masters in relevant areas preferred.
• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), ISM certifications or similar professional organizations are preferred.
• At least 15 years in multiple areas of supply chain management, including managing a global supply chain or strategic sourcing function.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership position driving standardization and improvement of supply chain processes.
• Strong background implementing systems and tools in a global environment is preferred.
• Expert use of supply chain related SAP module.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Exceptional analytical, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.

As a key member of the Bourns Quality Assurance team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality and exceptional value.

We are seeking a Human Resources and Compensation Analyst to make significant contributions by supporting the HR compensation team in developing Bourns HR data analytics and configuring the Company's HRIS systems, databases, and applications.

The Human Resources and Compensation Analyst is responsible to:

• Data Analytics:
  • Develop, analyze and ensure that HR ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is accurate and delivered on time. HR reports include those related to recruiting effectiveness, employee turnover and demographics, global accident and incident trends, compensation analyses.
  • Support the development of meaningful metrics and measures to assess and evaluate the performance of the global HR Departments.
  • Collect and compile key HR metrics and data from various sources, including HR information systems (HRIS).
  • Generate reports from multiple HRIS modules and provide analysis to business users, HR team members, and Company leadership to identify business insights and areas for performance improvement.
  • Partner with Corporate IT and the Corporate HR team to support the global HR function, and with business partners to document report requirements, design, develop and deliver HR-related reports.
  • Continually enhance existing HR reporting processes through automation and quality control to ensure data accuracy.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of HR reporting products, modify current reports, or operationalize new information and reporting methods as needed.
• Compensation:
  • Administer the Bourns 401(k) plan, including bi-weekly payroll audits and the timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to the 401(k) plan administrator.
  • Support the processing of compensation surveys and develop resources for maintaining timely marketplace information to compile and report on data and other pay or performance-related information.
  • Support the completion of pay studies of exempt and non-exempt positions using a market-pricing evaluation system; document findings, provide recommendations for improvements and maintain records of validity of evaluation results.
  • Maintain and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of pay components and performance data from the HRIS and other systems.
• HRIS:
  • Partner with Corporate IT and HR leadership in developing reporting systems in SuccessFactors – Employee Central to create and maintain standardized real-time dashboards displaying global key performance metrics and insights for HR and business leaders in a visually appealing manner.
  • Recommend and coordinate enhancements of the HRIS.
  • Provide training on standard reporting to existing and new users of the Bourns HRIS.
  • Develop, communicate and maintain desktop procedures for standard report writing as necessary.
  • Provide project management support for assigned projects.

If you have the right experience along with the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed, multi-culture team we want to talk with you. The right candidate should have the following training and experience:
Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Statistics, Data Science or relevant field.

Other Skills:

1. Required Experience:
   1. Five or more years of analytics and statistical reporting experience within compensation or HRIS administration in a complex business.
   2. Experience working with compensation principles, practices, and procedures.
   3. Experience working with an HRIS enterprise system.
   4. Has mastered techniques to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of HR and payroll files and records and other compensation information.
2. Required Skills:
   1. Exhibits a strong work ethic, is detailed oriented, and has superior analytical, problem solving, and statistical analysis skills.
   2. Can collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with close attention to detail and accuracy.
   3. Able to work independently and proactively while displaying tact and discretion in handling information.
   4. Has excellent organizational and time management skills and demonstrates the experience and judgment needed to work as a team member and as an individual contributor.
   5. Has strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional departments and teams and work with all staff levels.
   6. When faced with issues, can make decisions and develop a course of action.
   7. Exhibits flexibility and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
   8. Capable of assessing processes and make recommendations for improvement.
   9. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (reporting, macros, pivot tables, charts) and Microsoft PowerPoint (creating graphics).
   10. Proficient with Microsoft Word and SharePoint.
3. Preferred Experience and Skills:
   1. Familiarity with HRIS Software, including compensation modules, learning management modules and performance management modules.
   2. Previous SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and compensation module experience preferred.
   3. Familiarity with project management software.
   4. Preferred corporate office experience dealing with compensation matters across a global corporation.

The Human Resources and Compensation Analyst must:

• Be customer service-oriented, be able to prioritize effectively, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• Be able to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and professional manner with all levels of employees, including executive management.

This position is located at the Bourns 'Corporate offices in Riverside, CA.

As a key member of the Human Resources team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com

Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Learning and Development Manager.

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing and implementing programs for performance management, leadership development, employee assessment, and succession planning. This role will work closely with the organization's leaders and Human Resources department to identify training needs and create strategic solutions for improving skills across the company. In addition, the Learning and Development Manager will develop reports, metrics, and dashboards to analyze and track data and engage with key employees and leaders to understand their learning requirements and deploy innovative, flexible learning solutions to develop high-performing talent to meet business needs and goals.

This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager, USA.

Primary Responsibilities:

Training and Development

• Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the Company's global training programs from needs assessment to execution at both the Company level and the business unit level.
• Designs and develops training and development programs, including curriculum and materials, including e-learning, virtual, and face-to-face trainings.
• Provides proactive support, advice, and guidance on all training issues.
• Delivers in-house training where appropriate and as needed.
• Partners with local Human Resources and business leaders to (i) assess business learning needs and develop training materials that will bridge those learning gaps, and (ii) implement employee engagement strategies, such as talent systems, mentoring programs, and succession planning.
• Partners with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to achieve agreed training, learning, and development objectives.
• Periodically, assesses Company-wide training and development needs and makes appropriate recommendations to address perceived areas for improvement.
• Talent Management
• Involved in selected aspects of the Company's talent management programs at both the Company level and the business unit level.
• Works with local Company management teams to conduct learning and gap analyses and identify skill gaps within the unit.
• Applies talent management expertise to develop, design, and implement new talent management programs and processes to address skill gaps and development potential.
• Works with the local HR organizations to help ensure the successful and consistent delivery of core talent management programs, including performance management, engagement surveys, and career development.

Onboarding

• Collaborates with key Company leadership and global Human Resources leadership to develop global onboarding programs for new employees and employees transferred or promoted to new positions.
• Partners with subject matter experts on an ongoing basis to support the creation of best practices and materials for onboarding programs.
• Leads the effort to design updated and effective onboarding materials for new hires, promotions and transferred employees.

Reporting, Administration and Other

• Partners with Corporate IT and HR leadership in developing reporting systems in SuccessFactors – Employee Central to create and maintain standardized real-time dashboards displaying global key performance metrics and insights for HR and business leaders related to training and development, talent management and onboarding.
• Participates in global projects at the request of the Vice President – Human Resources.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, education, communications, or a relevant field.
• Eight or more years of organizational development or talent development, designing and evaluating professional development programs in the areas of employee onboarding, management and leadership, and personal effectiveness in a complex and geographically diverse and multicultural and multigenerational business.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with HRIS Software, including

Succession Planning, Talent Management, Learning Management, Performance Management, and Onboarding modules.

• Previous SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Talent Management and
• Learning Management module experience desired. Preferred corporate office experience dealing with employee development programs across a global corporation.

As a key member of the Bourns Human Resources Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Reliability Test Technician II. This role is responsible for testing the electronic functions of assemblies, components and parts using standard test equipment and procedures. Trouble shoots and performs repairs to test equipment as required. Compiles data, writes reports and makes sketches and drawings to support test results.

This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Schedules and performs test on prototypes, new products and existing product lines to determine their conformance to quality control standards and engineering specifications.
2. Mil-Spec product testing
3. Designs and/or fabricates test fixtures for new requirements or updates current fixtures.
4. Prepares reports and statistical summaries on test results for publication to Engineering, Marketing and/or customers.
5. Provides recommendations for improvement in test procedures or modifications to ensure effective and reliable test methods.
6. Originates failure reports on non-conforming products, recording type and quantity of defects; makes recommendation for further testing and analysis.
7. Maintains and installs environmental test chambers, mechanical and electrical test equipment and makes repairs to equipment as required.
8. Sets up and operates various electronic, mechanical and environmental test equipment.
9. Consults with and advises engineers, product designers, marketing and product line managers and other personnel regarding product testing and possible problems.
10. Originate Equipment Operating Procedures as well as standard Operating Procedures.
11. Makes recommendations for equipment purchases and/or replacement to ensure that equipment is capable of measuring product performance or performing required testing.
12. Functions as a team member and makes recommendations and implements approved changes for cycle time reduction, on-time delivery and continuous improvement.
13. Assists and trains other technicians when required.
14. Inputs items to order in SAP
15. Performs Document control tasks.
16. Assists in maintaining calibrated equipment is maintaining their scheduled maintenance schedule.
17. Assist in maintaining the Bourns Quality Management system.

Qualifications Needed:

• High school diploma plus two years of college or technical school training in electronics.
• Knowledge of electronic components with minimum of four (4) years of experience as Electronic Test Technician, with equipment troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Good electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Read electrical schematics and sketches for fixtures, tooling and special equipment.
• Create drawings, schematics for fixtures, tooling and special equipment.
• Equipment trouble-shoot simple electronic circuits.
• Solve mathematical problems.

As a key member of the Bourns Engineering team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Software Analyst Senior. The Software Analyst Senior will work under limited supervision to create and maintain computer programs, program documentation, and operating instructions. This role will perform leadership responsibilities in the development of reusable programming solutions, participates in the systems design process, and frequently assume responsibility for project maintenance, major modifications, or development of systems. This position will provide support for operational application packages developed in-house, purchased, or in the cloud, and serve as the subject matter expert of the supply chain business process. This role consults with users to determine needs and defines user software requirements and determines feasibility of software to fulfill user requirements is cost effective, business related and operationally compatible.

This position reports directly to the IT Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Perform complex analysis, designing and programming to meet business requirements.
2. Maintain, manage and modify Web and Windows software applications.
3. Understands and can develop software using the SAP Sales Cloud Software Development Kit (SDK).
4. Consults with users to determine requirements.
5. Completes feasibility studies regarding the development of in-house or the purchase of software that fulfills requirements including determining if the software is cost effective, business related and operationally compatible and efficient.
6. Understands and documents business processes.
7. Communicates project plans and status effectively to both management and business users.
8. Develop, maintain and manage systems, software tools and applications.
9. Resolve complex issues relating to business requirements and objectives.
10. Continues education through attendance to approved software seminars or courses, organizational meetings, etc. to maintain and gain up-to-date knowledge on software enhancements.
11. Analyze, develop and implement testing procedures, programming and documentation.
12. Analyze, design and develop modifications and changes to existing systems to enhance performance.
13. Maintain software versioning in company-controlled software libraries.
14. Effectively resolves programming problems by conducting a thorough analysis of the system and employing appropriate debugging techniques.
15. Contributes to the overall success of the database management system by participating in the development of SQL queries, tables, functions, procedures, packages, and triggers.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business or combined equivalent education, work experience and skills in computer operations environment with strong knowledge of software systems.
• Requires three to five years of work experience with computer systems, specifically in Windows and Web software development, maintenance and support using Microsoft Development tools.
• Programming experience must include fluency in procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming concepts.
• Three years of experience with an RDBMS and SQL is required. Proficiency in understanding coding techniques, testing strategies, and application implementation is required.
• Two years of experience with SAP Sales Cloud Application Studio (SDK). Knowledge of Python Machine Learning language a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with both application implementation and operational support experience desired.
• Basic knowledge on handling HANA database to produce reports and creating applications is desired

As a key member of the Bourns Information Technology team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Staff Field Applications Engineer for our Western Region Market. In this role, you will provide comprehensive technical support for customer circuit and system designs in specific market applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify, define, and create optimum solutions to achieve market segment design-ins that utilize the full Bourns product portfolio.
• Own technical responsibility for design-in from identification of technical application to qualification and production of the technical solution.
• Provide comprehensive technical support for customers within the Western regions of the US in specific market applications.
• Facilitate new product development that generates technology-leading product road maps while maximizing the voice of the customer philosophy.
• In conjunction with Bourns Sales Team, drive total solution promotion towards maximizing company product content by identifying opportunities in new and existing applications, following up on leads, visiting accounts, and ensuring that customers have the most up-to date technical information.
• Apply technical acumen and understanding of component interaction to provide the best solution recommendation in a timely manner.
• Monitor and assess the impact of technology and market trends in the field and make recommendations to product and market management to capitalize on opportunities.

Qualifications Needed:
The successful candidate will have BSEE, with an MSEE preferred. A BS in a related field may be acceptable with appropriate electrical engineering experience. Requires a broad knowledge of design and applications and have at least 8 years of experience in the semiconductor, passive or electromechanical industries. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of customers and management.

This position is based in our Riverside, California facility, or home-based on the west coast, with an expectation of up to 50 % domestic travel and occasional international travel.

As a key member of the Engineering Team you will have, an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical expertise, and your ability to build strong customer relationships. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Visit our website at www.bourns.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Sales is responsible for assisting with multiple projects utilizing available resources within the organization. The individual will assist with planning projects and ensure objectives are documented and summarized for the ECS sales organization. Responsible for other administrative duties including but not limited to monthly reporting, territory share reports, annual planning reports and ad hoc reports as needed.

In this position you will:

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of multiple projects within established timelines and budgets.
• With minimal direction from supervision, plan and execute administrative projects.
• Coordinate communications for meetings including scheduling, location, agenda, logistics etc. Follows up to ensure alignment.
• Scribe for meetings as required.
• Review operating practices and procedures as it relates to the position and determine if improvements may be made.
• Consolidation of regional monthly reports – distributes to management
• Consolidation of monthly automotive forecast – distributes to division
• Consolidates and creates MREP share reports – distributes to field sales and distribution
• Coordinates feedback for multiple product line initiatives and consolidates feedback.
• Coordinates quarterly growth calls and consolidates and distributes action items.
• Supports annual planning process.
• Supports ECS team (Components and Automotive) for various activities as needed.
• Assist with new hire on boarding of Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers and Field Applications Engineers. (Coordinate training schedule, train on administrative items such as expense reports and travel, ensure home office set up).
• Recognizes unique and problem situations within areas of responsibility and recommend solutions in conjunction with VP of Sales.
• Set up travel as needed.
• Complete expense reports as needed.
• Carries out responsibilities with professionalism, respect for others, in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF-16949, customer specific requirements and Bourns product development processes as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with high performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

Minimum Requirements:

• The equivalent of two years college level course work in business or related work experience.
• Three to five years of progressive administrative and project related experience. Support for outside sales organization is preferred.
• Requires the ability to compose correspondence, prepare PowerPoint presentations and proof documents. Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Tableau and other software to prepare correspondence and reports. High level of Microsoft excel proficiency required. Gathers information from various sources and combines data to generate comprehensive reports.
• Must be highly organized and able to adapt quickly, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize.
• Must be able to organize and plan for special projects, customer office visits and off-site meetings to ensure that logistics, materials and member requirements are met.

This position is located at the Auburn Hills, Michigan office.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

This position will be responsible for all sales and customer support activities for all Bourns products for assigned customers’ automotive markets. Must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, sales team, program management and the plants. In this position you will:

• Achieve the agreed upon sales objectives for the assigned products in the assigned markets.
• Demonstrate proven sales prospecting, relationship building, and related sales activities with specific focus on the following:
  • New product sales growth at both new & existing customers
  • Maximize profit margins associated with existing products & customer relationships
• Develop Annual Business Plan projections for the assigned accounts. Must be able to think on both strategic and tactical levels.
• Provide customer support and account maintenance, for the assigned customers in assigned automotive markets, to achieve customer loyalty.
• Coordinate and communicate project requirements to the appropriate people within Bourns (Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing) and provide feedback to the customer as required.
• Keep informed of internal engineering and manufacturing activities, including design, drawing, and program reviews and “project requirements.”
• Ensure customer satisfaction pertaining to Bourns organizational disposition of customer engineering activities, including design, drawing, and program reviews, testing, root cause analysis, field test failures, plant issues, and cost reduction initiatives. However, the above activities are the ultimate responsibility of each Bourns individual quality, design, manufacturing disciplines. The main focus of this position is sales growth.
• Coordinate customer satisfaction with timely quotations and prototype deliveries for customer programs.
• Obtain and communicate market information on current or potential products or future programs with Bourns management.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with High Performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant work experience in the automotive market, preferably in sensors and electronics technology. Experience in automotive sales with a proven history in successful sales growth and prospecting.
• Must have a team selling approach to the job. Must be familiar with Strategic Selling concept and able to put it into action.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency in use of networking/prospecting programs like: LinkedIn, Spoke, Jigsaw, data.com.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, sales team, program management and the plants.
• Excellent team building skills and knows how to motivate others throughout the organization. Needs to take hard measures to ensure maximum results for the Bourns Automotive Division and Bourns overall.
• Possess out of the box thinking attitude.
• Flexibility and high energy level required
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License.

This position is located at the Auburn Hills, Michigan office. Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

 

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

The Program Manager position leads and manages programs from concept through the life of the project. In this position you will:

• Lead and manage programs from concept through the life of the project using the company C to C process. Specific responsibilities within the process are:
  • Arrange Gate Review Meetings and document the results.
  • Organize sub-task meetings to support the Gate reviews.
  • Coordinate and communicate project requirements.
  • Document Executive Summary updates.
  • Document and manage Macro Product Launch Timelines.
  • Facilitate Product Cost Estimates and document updates in coordination with the Product Line Manager.
  • Facilitate Financial Summaries and document updates.
  • Facilitate Program comparisons of Actual VS Quoted.
  • Track and document Program Status.
• Maintain all pertinent records for items described above as required by company procedures.
• Coordinate information flow with respect to program/product changes between the customer, sales, product development, purchasing, operations, and Product Line Manager.
• Support Business Reviews and Customer Technical reviews as required.
• Perform detailed evaluation of program opportunities outlining all potential external risks and opportunities and communicate to the appropriate management team.
• Communicate program concerns as deemed necessary (technical, financial, resource, timing, etc.) to the management team.
• Monitor program performance metrics and support Continual Improvement efforts as well as Product and Process changes.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with High Performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing of automotive electro-mechanical products preferred.
• High level of problem-solving experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to generate product costing.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, organize and prioritize work-load crucial.
• Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional and geographically diverse teams to achieve objectives. Has excellent team building skills and knows how to effectively engage others throughout the organization
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international as needed.

This position is located at the Auburn Hills, Michigan office.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

The Sr. Test Development Engineer position plans, designs, and leads EE development, and evaluation of electronic test equipment, and systems for automotive sensing products.

In this position you will:

• Apply broad knowledge of; Engineering, Quality, Validation, Testing, and Measurement Systems Analysis to design and develop complex test equipment of high engineering content.
• Review and identify test equipment need for existing and new product development opportunities based on customer supplied requirements. (RFQ’s)
• Develops the appropriate test and data acquisition technology to organize functional system development along with the ME Test Development Engineer for budget and timing planning in support of development projects.
• Development of NI LabVIEW graphical programming-based software for the testing of electronic systems.
• Selection of appropriate test system controls to meet design requirements.
• Upon award of business, along with ME Test Development Engineer, oversees the design, procurement and assembly of Electrical portion of the test systems with the assistance of Validation Engineer, Technicians, Designers, and Students to support the program timing.
• Establishes and execute the plan for test system qualification and release to the Central Test Lab personnel.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as bills of material, specifications, test procedures, and usage manuals or work instructions as related to developed test equipment.
• Identify, track and resolve open issues for test projects under development.
• Review and identify changes to detailed drawing sets and specifications from system design concept stage through release for use at the component and assembly level. Define and oversee statistical analyses such as GR&R to verify system conformance/capabilities are performed.
• Perform test system failure analysis on new and existing test equipment and reports results.
• Coordinate efforts with customer, and manufacturing engineering to provide necessary technical support for End-of-Line testing as required.
• Interface with peers, technical resources outside of the company (university professors, etc.), vendors and customers.
• Coordinate and direct external sources of test system development to ensure equipment requirements, budget, and timing are defined. Coordinate with purchasing for order and delivery.
• Meet the requirements of the Concept to Customer (C to C) System.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements and Bourns product development processes as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with High Performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-7 years related experience.
• Experience in test equipment development for validation of electrical devices.
• Electromechanical design experience
• Test system design experience
• Experience with NI LabView is required
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, LIN, SENT, PSI5, is preferred
• High level of problem-solving experience.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and delegate work to achieve objectives.
• Ability to mentor, train, assign and/or direct activities of a variety of individuals including peers, technicians, and students.

This position is located at the Auburn Hills, Michigan office.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China..

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

The Systems Engineer position is responsible for capturing project/product requirements and documenting the requirements in a defined system (Polarion or similar) Identify completeness of project/product requirements and report out on requirement gaps. Assist with developing hardware and software requirements for sensor modules and verify the engineering implementation conforms to the established requirements. Lead DFMEA activities and assist with functional safety concepts and analysis which could include but not be limited to FTA, FMEDA, CCA and Interface analysis. Works with multiple sales, engineering and program management teams globally.

In this position you will:

• Review customer specifications and requirements to capture Bourns' product requirements in Polarion or similar in collaboration with Customers, Product Engineers, Safety Managers, and other members of the Bourns Automotive development, sales, and marketing team.
• Evaluate customer requirements to determine whether the defined requirements are sufficient and complete and make recommendations for improvements and solutions. Moderate the process for clarifying requirements between the customer and Bourns departments.
• Defines allocation of requirements to hardware and software and identifies requirement attributes in accordance with ISO 26262.
• Management and tracking of requirements throughout the development lifecycle, including change management.
• Assist the Product Engineering Lead and other members of the development team in defining the verification and validation tests to ensure that defined test cases adequately cover the requirements.
• Creates the End-of-Line Test (EOLT) Method Specification to define the desired calibration and test flow characteristics needed to calibrate and test the sensor at the EOLT.
• Tracking of verification status through the generation of Requirements Traceability Matrices and associated statistics.
• Teamwork in the creation of security concepts and security analyses including FTA, FMEDA, CCA, interface analysis etc.
• Preparation of requirements for external development partners and support the discussion and resolution of open issues with the development partners.
• Conduct and moderate DFMEA meetings, capture DFMEA status with APIS, report out on DFMEA to customer and track any DFMEA open issues to resolution.
• Works in teams and independently to communicate development status and results to the product team and management.
• Works with Program Management to ensure customer timelines are achieved.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to RFQ's as needed.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF-16949, customer specific requirements and Bourns product development processes as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with high performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Master's Degree preferred
• A minimum of three years of relevant automotive work experience.
• Experience with formal requirements definition processes and methods
• Knowledge of established Safety Concepts and analysis methods
• Experience with Polarion or similar requirements capture system. (Doors, etc.)
• Familiarity with Automotive OEM program timing process, procedures and reporting methods.
• Experience with processes and methods of Functional Safety according to ISO26262
• High level of problem-solving experience
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

This position is located at the Auburn Hills, Michigan office.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits..

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests..

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

The Test Development Engineer position develops mechanical design for electro-mechanical test systems for evaluation of automotive sensing products. In this position you will:

• Apply a range of knowledge of; Engineering, Quality, Validation, Testing, and Measurement Systems Analysis to design and develop test equipment of high engineering content.
• Review and identify test equipment design ideas for existing and new product development opportunities based on customer supplied requirements. (RFQ's)
• Develops the appropriate Mechanical Design to organize functional test system development along with the EE Test Development Engineer for budget and timing planning in support of development projects.
• Upon award of business, along with EE Test Development Engineer, perform the mechanical design, procurement and assembly of Mechanical portion of the test systems with the assistance of Validation Engineer, Technicians, Designers, and Students to support the program timing.
• Assists in execution of the plan for test system qualification and release to the Central Test Lab personnel.
• Must be creative in solving technical mechanical problems with limited amount of data/information from component level through system level, supporting and assisting on projects where requested. May assist in activities to support the resolution of critical issues on existing product test systems.
• Advises test and product design group of ideas and designs which have either; been developed and have proven merit, or have failed and should be avoided, using good engineering and business judgment. Contributes knowledge of lessons learned via design review activities of required test systems.
• Identify, track, and resolve open issues for test projects under development.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as bills of material, specifications, test procedures, and usage manuals or work instructions as related to developed test equipment.
• Review and identify changes to detailed drawing sets and specifications from system design concept stage through release for use at the component and assembly level.
• Supports GR&R to verify test system conformance/capabilities.
• Perform test system failure analysis on new and existing test equipment and reports results as needed.
• Coordinate efforts with customer, and manufacturing engineering to provide necessary technical support for Functional and End-of-Line testing as required.
• Coordinate with external resources to ensure equipment requirements, budget, and timing are met. Coordinate with purchasing for order and delivery.
• Meet the requirements of the Concept to Customer (C to C) System.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements and Bourns product development processes as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with High Performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in CAD system usage. NX, or SolidEdge preferred.
• Experience in test equipment development for validation of electro-mechanical devices preferred
• Electro-mechanical product design experience a plus.
• Familiarity and capability with Small machine shop equipment a plus (Mill, Lathe, Drill Press, etc.)
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.

This position is located at the Auburn Hills, Michigan office.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Learning and Development Manager.

The Ceramics Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supporting the maintenance manufacturing operations of the Logan, Utah Ceramics Plant.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work responsibilities for all maintenance of the plant, facility systems, and production equipment.
• Develop preventative maintenance guidelines.
• Perform preventative maintenance on various facilities and production equipment. Follow written maintenance procedures and complete required written checklists.
• Perform general maintenance duties as assigned.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for the Maintenance department.
• Oversee and administer the purchasing of all maintenance and repair equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the preparation, approval, and administration of the plant maintenance program.
• Identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Participate and direct the creation and submission of Investment Authorization Requests (IAR) for facility-based projects and equipment.
• Maintain strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the selection of plant maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Maintains the facility security and fire warning system with company provider and control the interface and administrative lists.
• Other duties as assigned and needed to support and achieve the overall goals and purpose of the Bourns facility.

Qualifications Needed:

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
• Equipment vendors and sources of spare parts and replacement equipment.
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, repairing, and installing plant equipment.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of equipment and materials purchasing.
• OSHA rules and regulations.
• Electrical codes and accepted practices.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Other Skills:

• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Must have the ability to work with all levels of people.
• Must have time management skills

As a key member of the Logan Manufacturing Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

We are seeking an EH&S Coordinator to perform a combination of tasks to coordinate and administer the duties and responsibilities of the EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulations.

This role has the following accountabilities:

• Internal inspections; assist inspectors from various agencies (City, State and Federal).
• Conducts periodic materials inventory and maintains records; prepares required reports.
• Conducts and coordinates training for hazardous materials, environmental/safety. management topics e.g., Hazard communication, first aid/CPR, lockout/tagout, forklift training.
• Oversee the local hazardous waste management program.
• Oversees the universal waste management program
• Prepares and submits the required documents and reports to address air emissions issues and obtain required permits.
• Oversees the wastewater permit management, testing and mandatory agency and Corporate reporting.
• Monitors chemical inventory and Tier II requirements and required reporting.
• Team member for planning, preparation, training, and response for emergency preparedness/response
• As the Chairperson of the Plant Safety Committee schedule and lead the regular Committee meetings, prepare and publish meeting minutes, and ensure Safety Committee responsibilities are met.
• 11. Secures and updates Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used in facility.
• Maintains all records for EHS programs.
• Stays current on all EHS regulations affecting Logan operations.
• Maintains the facility security and fire warning system with company provider and control the interface and administrative lists.
• Maintains and control employee identification, entry, and time system interface cards.
• Other duties as assigned.

If you have the right experience along with the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed, multi-culture team we want to talk with you. The right candidate should have the following training and experience: Education:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in a relevant field.

Training and Experience:

• Two or more years of experience in EH&S.
• Proficiency in use of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• A general understanding of all aspects of EH&S.
• Broad understanding of federal, state and local labor laws.

This position is located at the Bourns' Manufacturing Plant in Logan, UT.

As a key member of the Manufacturing Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com
Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

We are seeking a Part-Time Human Resources Coordinator to be responsible for coordinating and administering the duties and responsibilities of the Human Resource department.

This role has the following accountabilities:

• Prepare and maintains HR employee training, and medical files.
• Under the direction of the HR Manager, ensures that all Corporate and Logan required training is issued, completed and tracked.
• Compile and maintain manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g., employee Human Resources records, medical files, etc.) to ensure information related to an employee's record is current, accurate and in compliance with Corporate and with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Conduct new hire orientation ensuring employees are knowledgeable of current company practices and administrative processes, as well as completion of forms
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, faxing, data inputting, and responding to written and verbal inquiries, etc.) to support the human resources department
• Process documents, data and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
• Establish positive working relationships with managers at all levels of the organization and with employees to promote a professional work environment.
• Maintain employee records in SuccessFactors Employee Central, to ensure that all
• employee records and changes of status are done on time to ensure records are accurate and on time for payroll related processing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Human Resources department.
• Support the processing of compensation surveys and develop resources for maintaining timely marketplace information to compile and report on data and other pay or performance-related information.
• Support the completion of pay studies of exempt and non-exempt positions using a market-pricing evaluation system; document findings, provide recommendations for improvements and maintain records of validity of evaluation results.
• Maintain and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of pay components and performance data from the HRIS and other systems.

If you have the right experience along with the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed, multi-culture team we want to talk with you. The right candidate should have the following training and experience: EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires one plus years of work experience in Human Resources with HRIS, information systems, recruiting and employee relations.
• Proficiency in use of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. A general understanding of all aspects of HR and the ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information. Broad understanding of federal, state and local labor laws.

This position is located at the Logan, Utah Ceramics Plant.

As a key member of the Human Resources Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com

Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Plant Manager, Ceramics for our Logan, Utah manufacturing plant. The Plant Manager, Ceramics is responsible for overall management including all functions performed by internal departments. Responsible for all facilities, plant equipment and lease agreement compliance for the facility. Direct product and program strategy to obtain required needs to produce product and meet Company goals.

This position reports directly to the Vice President- General Manager of the Trimpot and Sensors Division.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Plan, schedule, coordinate and direct through designated group heads, and provide overall resource management to establish and achieve overall goals and objectives of the production plant in keeping with Corporate and Division policies and procedures.
2. Direct all plant activities, which include but are not limited to Manufacturing, Quality Control, Human Resources, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control and Accounting.
3. Establish and maintain suitable short and long-range planning, organization and controls to achieve plant objectives.
4. Provide for and direct maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment and promote good housekeeping, high morale and safety standards throughout the plant.
5. Implement financial objectives, which will produce a product at standard cost, which maintains a competitive posture, based on achieving annual approved budget plans.
6. Establish and maintain liaison with other groups of the Company.
7. Interface with organizations in the community to establish and maintain good relations.
8. Maintain an active program of cost reduction through improvements in spoilage, labor utilization and inventory control, etc. These items will be reported monthly in Operations Review.
9. Provide for effective planning, scheduling, controls, financial plans, training, tooling, or equipment for ease for manufacturing.
10. Interface with local government and be familiar with local laws.
11. Participate in overall division management and planning.
12. Maintain products with on-time delivery, high quality, and at a competitive price.
13. Maintain for proper storage, handling, training and disposal of all chemicals used in the plant.
14. Promote all safety regulations and environmental compliance.
15. Make recommendations for improvements in new products, existing products, manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, equipment for ease of manufacturing, and potential cost reduction programs.
16. Confer, as needed, with outside consultants, vendors, agents, contractors, and other professional individuals on matters affecting plant planning and operations.
17. Assure the maximum effective utilization of employees and equipment to produce the highest quality products consistent with manufacturing specifications on a predetermined schedule and at a minimum cost.
18. Prepare a comprehensive Action Plan annually or more frequently as required, to detail activities and improvements planned for the forthcoming period.
19. Provide for the most effective planning, scheduling, controls, budgeting, standards, personnel training, materials, tooling and equipment to accomplish current and future objectives.
20. Assemble information for, and provide upper management with, requisite reports and feedback on costs, budget information and general plant activities.
21. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or similar field of study or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Previous management experience in a manufacturing operation.
• A demonstrated mastery of progressively responsible experience in the field of plant management.
• A thorough understanding of materials, processes, and manufacturing is required.
• Must be detail oriented.

As a key member of the Bourns Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

Our Logan, Utah Ceramics Plant is seeking to fill the following part-time positions for the weekend shift 5:00AM-5:30 PM Saturday and Sunday:

1. Weekend shift lead/technician
2. QA auditor
3. Two (2) laser operators
4. Three (3) production operators

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Weekend shift lead/technician – This position will be a direct report to the main Section Supervisor who oversees production and priorities during the week. They will be responsible to set shift assignments and priorities as needed to accomplish the overall production need as defined by the Section Supervisor. They will also be required to have the skill and ability to set-up the active production equipment and maintain its normal operation. This would include dry press, kilns, cell sorter, and laser. It is also expected that this shift lead be capable of performing the required tasks and operations of the QA auditor and able to serve as a back-up if the need arises.
2. The QA auditor is a direct report to the QA manager but is under the daily direction of the Weekend Shift Lead. This position is required to conduct in process audits during production and expected to verify conformity of finished product.
3. Two laser operators are direct reports to the Section Supervisor but are under daily direction of the Weekend Shift Lead. They are tasked with preforming all production tasks needed to manufacture laser product through the area.
4. Three production operators are direct reports to the Section Supervisor but are under daily direction of the Weekend Shift Lead. These operators will be tasked to perform operations in dry press, kiln operations, cleaning, cell sorting, and packaging as required and directed by supervision.

Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com Visit our website at www.bourns.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Director of Engineering, Circuit Protection. This role offices at our Carrollton, Texas location. The Director of Engineering, Circuit Protection provides leadership to the Circuit Protection engineering team and Semiconductor, GDT, MOV, and Multifuse Product Lines. In this role, the Director of Engineering works closely with Product Managers of Semiconductor, Over Voltage Protection and Over Current Protection Product Lines, and the Circuit Protection Market Director to ensure the Division's technology roadmap is aligned with market and customers' future requirements. In addition, as the worldwide engineering team leader, the Director of Engineering is responsible for selecting key employees while supporting the development and promotion of internal resources for building and maintaining a team that demonstrates excellence.

This position reports directly to the Vice President- General Manager of the Circuit Protection Division.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure new product and technology development focuses on technical leadership to deliver market differentiation in targeted market segments.
  • Responsible for the choice of technical direction for the implementation of products to meet the defined market requirements.
  • Plan, recommend and resource appropriate tools and design resources for the New Product Development team.
  • Oversee engineering assessment of new product ideas and estimate time and resources required to develop new products from design concept to a final product.
  • Oversee all technical aspects of design and technology development from product concept and definition through development and transfer to manufacture.
  • Ensure projects are managed with discipline and are completed on time and within the established budget.
• Organize and direct new product definition and development activities, coordinate with process and global manufacturing engineering with responsibility for all aspects of the new product development process from customer interface to production implementation.
• Design, maintain and monitor a Technology Roadmap in line with Division and product manager's strategy.
• Provide technical expertise to all Circuit Protection Operations in driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, yield and quality improvement, and supply chain development. This includes technical reviews at Circuit Protection production facilities to ensure the Operations has the technical support and expertise needed to produce quality products on time and within customer specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to Circuit Protection Product Managers to develop and execute short and long-term New Product Development plans for all market segments.
• Build and maintain an Engineering organization that secures the long-term success of the Division:
  • Define organization structure, roles, and responsibilities
  • Empower the engineering team to use six-sigma design and process and develop a plan to achieve the desired product quality level.
  • Ensure high quality and detailed engineering documentation required to support successful new product launch or product/process implementation per UL, TS 16949, and QS 9000 / ISO 9001 standards.
  • Advise design groups as they generate new ideas, design/process and promote a creative environment for breakthrough design, patentable ideas, and concepts.
  • Utilize concurrent engineering and worldwide teamwork to ensure best in time development while achieving product quality and performance requirements for time to market.
  • Ensure that employees and managers receive appropriate coaching, mentoring, and training
    • Regularly assess the performance of the organization through key performance indicators (e.g., New Products Output and Time to Market).
  • Establish meaningful, measurable goals for groups and individuals and continually review performance, recommend pay increases, and other actions to motivate and manage a high performing technical team.
• Contribute and support Product Managers New Product Development from concept to customer approval; monitor and assess the impact of technology and market trends in the field and make recommendations or act accordingly.
  • Ensure best in class support to internal and external customers:
  • Provide technical guidance on issues that may occur during production and require support for manufacturing initiatives to improve yields and production efficiencies, including cost reductio n recommendations to meet Product Line budgets.
  • Provide oversight for technical communication with existing and prospective suppliers and ensuring we have complete, accurate and timely information to our supplies.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to ensure our Marketing and Sales team, and customers receive accurate and timely design collateral, application support, and problem resolution guidance from the engineering teams as and when required.
• Ensure proper maintenance of requisite engineering laboratory notebooks and documentation, while working with Corporate Legal to insure IP and patent activity is current and ongoing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

• Master’s in science in Engineering or proven equivalent experience.
• A demonstrated mastery of progressively responsible experience in the field of engineering management. International experience is desired.
• A thorough understanding of materials, processes, and engineering design associated with electrical, magnetic, and electromechanical products is required.
• Must be detail-oriented and data-driven.

As a key member of the Bourns Circuit Protect Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran