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In Hungary Bourns Inc. has two sites, in Ajka and Veszprém. In Ajka we have our automotive manufacturing activities, while in Veszprém we have no manufacturing but development and sales activities. At our sites we provide an inspiring and creative environment that guarantees the development of new ideas and innovative solutions in the long term.

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PROJECT COORDINATOR
We are seeking a Project coordinator who will be responsible for the execution of the project. As a member of the Bourns engineer team, you will manage day to day resources, provide project guidance and monitor and report on the project’s metrics as defined in the Project Plan.  As Project Coordinator, you will be the primary communicator for the project distributing information according to the plan. Project coordinator augment the project manager’s visibility for larger projects. A coordinator is chartered as a representative of the project manager who proactively ensures future events will occur as planned. He or she signals problem areas and recommends solutions.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Coordination of product launches & project activities
• Providing expediting help to project and support organizations.
• Providing independent assessment of project information and status to the project manager and plant management and the project team
• Ensurance of planning and milestones are satisfied.
• Ensurance ocontrol procedures are being adhered to.
• Seeking to shorten the critical path every day.
• Responsible for disciplinary issues of project execution
• management of day-to-day project activities regarding new product launches, product & process changes and cost saving actions
• Supervision of project activities, project /timing /resource /budget /quality planning and execution
• Providing leadership to the cross-functional project team assigned for process development and project execution, product realization
• Coordination of product or technology transfers, when needed
• Leading specification/documentation and purchasing activities for processes, technical solutions, equipments and tooling and measuring equipments
• Supporting supplier/vendor selection activities
• Leading major process and/or quality improvement actions
• Development and leading of implementation of continuous improvement strategies (5S; BPS etc)
• Facilitating and mediation of team problems and guide interactions between members of the team
• Leading training efforts for the entire product teams
• Supervision of the overall APQP

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• you have a degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or mechatronic engineering or management)
• you have at least 2 years experience in engineering, manufacturing & project management within a complex international automotive manufacturing environment
• you have a broad understanding of program management & multiple engineering disciplines
• you have effective leadership skills, analytical and problem solving skills
• you have excellent communication & presentation skills, strong influencing & negotiation skills
• you are able to manage complexity and networking within a matrix structure
• you are familiar with APQP, FMEA, SPC
• you have experience in equipment and tooling purchasing
• you have strong, active communicative English language skills

Location: H-8400 Ajka, Hungary

In Hungary Bourns Inc. has two sites, in Ajka and Veszprém. In Ajka we have our automotive manufacturing activities, while in Veszprém we have no manufacturing but development and sales activities. At our sites we provide an inspiring and creative environment that guarantees the development of new ideas and innovative solutions in the long term. We’are looking for our new colleague in our engineering team in Ajka.

Join our team!

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

As a member of the Bourns engineering team, you will have the opportunity to directly support the plant’s production processes in order to reach the plant objectives concerning productivity, efficiency, internal scrap rate and to operate in line with the plant quality regulations, applying the principles of lean manufacturing.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Ensure the quality and operation of the machines and processes in your production area
• In case of quality problems, you will introduce immediate actions, define root causes, introduce corrective actions, monitor validations - present the results
• Design production processes and quality requirements
• FMEA coordination;
• Coordination of APQP activities
• Contribute to the preparation of machine and machine part specifications
• Tracking, recording and updating drawings, work instructions and other specifications
• Initiating change, contributing to the change implementation plan
• Coordinate manufacturability testing of new/changed materials supplied, trial production

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• you have a degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering)
• you have min. 5 years experience in engineering, production or project management in multinational automotive manufacturing environment
• you have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• you have knowledge of IATF 16949 standard
• you have experience in the application of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA process models
• you have strong, active communicative English language skills

Location: H-8400 Ajka, Hungary

In Hungary Bourns Inc. has two sites, in Ajka and Veszprém. In Ajka we have our automotive manufacturing activities, while in Veszprém we have no manufacturing but development and sales activities. At our sites we provide an inspiring and creative environment that guarantees the development of new ideas and innovative solutions in the long term.
We’are looking for our new colleague in our engineering team in Ajka.

Join our team!

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER
We are seeking a Quality engineer to ensure that no defective product is sent to our customers. As a member of the Bourns quality engineering team, you will be responsible for general quality issues with regard tot he quality system, the customers and the internal production.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• As the customer's representative, you will deal with quality issues, be responsible for customer relations and ensure that customer expectations are met within the company
• manage customer complaints and coordinate the problem solving process (8D)
• contribute to the preliminary quality planning process for new product launches (APQP)
• be responsible for customer notification and change approval processes (PPAP)
• coordinate and prepare quality planning documents
• contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality management system according to IATF
• implementing internal audits and their follow-up
• initiate action in case of non-compliance
• contribute to the development of internal product manufacturing processes,
• conduct quality training

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• you have a degree in engineering and/or quality management
• you have experience in automotive manufacturing industry
• you have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• you are familiar with quality techniques, processes and methods (8D, FMEA, SPC, APQP)
• you have strong, active communicative English language skills

Location: H-8400 Ajka, Hungary

In Hungary Bourns Inc. has two sites, in Ajka and Veszprém. In Ajka we have our automotive manufacturing activities, while in Veszprém we have no manufacturing but development and sales activities. At our sites we provide an inspiring and creative environment that guarantees the development of new ideas and innovative solutions in the long term.
We’are looking for our new colleague in our R&D team in Veszprém.

Join our team!

SYSTEM ENGINEER

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Review customer specifications and document requirements in Polarion or similar.
• Review requirements and determine if they are sufficient and contain the necessary information required to complete a design concept and/or respond to a customer request for quotation. Where information is not sufficient, notifies the responsible Bourns product engineer.
• Identifiy for product development hardware and software requirements and further identify requirement attributes which apply to ISO 26262.
• Manage and track requirements through the development life cycle including any change management pertaining to the product design.
• Support chief engineers and their development team along with validation and test engineers with validation test strategies to ensure that defined test cases sufficiently cover the project’s documented requirements.
• Tracking of verification status through the generation of requirements traceability matrices and associated statistics.
• Work with the product development team on the creation of safety concepts and safety analyses including FTA, FMEDA, CCA and Interface Analysis.
• Preparation of requirements for external development partners and supports 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 tracks any DFMEA open issues to resolution.
• Work in teams and independently to communicate development status and results to the product team and management.
• Work with Program Management to ensure customer timelines are achieved.
• Work with document controls to ensure compliance to agreed upon practices.
• Interfaces with customer accounts as necessary.
• Work with plant managers and plant program managers to successfully launch new products.
• Maintain compliance to current TS 16949 and ISO 26262 standards and customer specific requirements, as applicable.
• Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with high performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of the Bourns Automotive Division

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• you have a degree in technical field (Electrical engineering, Mechatronics engineering)
• you have experience in automotive industry
• you have knowledge of automotive standards and electronics
• you have knowledge of ISO 26262 standard
• you have knowledge in Polarion or other similar requirement management tools (for example Doors, etc.)
• you have strong, active communicative English language skills
• you have experience in processing and interpreting customer requirements

Location: H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary

In Hungary Bourns Inc. has two sites, in Ajka and Veszprém. In Ajka we have our automotive manufacturing activities, while in Veszprém we have no manufacturing but development and sales activities. At our sites we provide an inspiring and creative environment that guarantees the development of new ideas and innovative solutions in the long term.
We’are looking for our new colleague in our R&D team in Veszprém.

Join our team!

SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER
The System and Software Engineering Manager will lead a team of Systems Engineers and Embedded Firmware Engineers who are responsible for developing and testing embedded software for our sensor products. In this role, you will oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards and driving the design and implementation of sensor architectures. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of embedded systems and functional safety. The System and Software Manager must have a strong technical background in systems engineering and embedded software development, coupled with expertise in sensor architecture and functional safety.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Manage a team of Systems Engineers and Embedded Software Engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Lead the design and development of embedded software for sensor products, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and functional safety requirements.
• Define and implement systems and software engineering processes and methodologies, ensuring efficient and effective software development practices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, mechanical engineers, validation engineers, and product management, to define sensor architectures, system and software requirements.
• Drive the implementation of functional safety measures throughout the software development process, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Oversee the testing and verification of embedded software, including unit testing, integration testing, and system-level validation.
• Conduct thorough analysis of system requirements and constraints, identifying potential risks and proposing appropriate mitigations.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in sensor technologies, embedded software development, and functional safety practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to resolve complex technical issues and challenges.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the system and software engineering team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment of project goals and objectives.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• You have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field;
• You have minimum of 5 years experience as Embedded Software Engineer or Systems Engineer, and 3 years experience leading teams strongly desired;
• You have strong knowledge of sensor architecture design principles and embedded systems;
• You have solid understanding of system-level requirements engineering, analysis and system verification development;
• You have extensive experience in embedded software development, with a focus on sensor technologies and systems engineering;
• You are familiar with functional safety standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262);
• You have proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ for embedded systems;
• You have experience with software development tools, version control systems, and software testing methodologies;
• You have experience with Systems Requirement Management tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarian);
• You have excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of successfully leading teams of Systems Engineers and Embedded Firmware Engineers;
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make sound technical decisions;
• You have the ability to lead teams in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and also P-FMEA;
• You have effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders;
• You have demonstrated project management capabilities, including resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management;
• You have fluent English knowledge (both written and oral);
• You have strong business communication skills (e.g., composition of emails, business reports and business presentations.);
• You are able to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in alignment with dated objectives and goals;
• You have the ability to make effective presentations and respond accurately and succinctly to questions from department members, engineering management, senior management, customers, and others;
• You have the ability to be visible and approachable, and lead by example in a matrixed organization;
• You can build and maintain constructive working relationships characterized by acceptance, cooperation, and respect by others.

Location: H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary