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Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over 75 years, seeks an E-Configuration Management Specialist.

The E-Configuration Management Specialist is responsible to overall Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) for all sites of the Industrial Division.  Creates, manages data in PLM / SAP and ensures quality and accuracy of the system.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides overall configuration management to all the industrial operations.
• Creates and manages the engineering documentation center ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to each location.
• Coordinates the global Engineering Change Request (ECR) system for Industrial Division products and others.
• Creates and manages the documentation system in PLM / SAP using electronic format to ensure accuracy, traceability, product history and backup system.
• Trains and supports engineering resources in the use of the PLM / SAP system.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the PLM / SAP system.
• Provides liaison support among the manufacturing facilities to maintain ECR distribution and approval.
• Manages the corporate product/model numbering and part number systems and provides guidance / training related to configuration management control.
• Maintains and practices IATF 16949 for engineering/quality documentation system.
• Maintains reproduction and convenience copiers for all of Columbia Ave.
• Manages and distributes industry standards such as Mil-spec., IPC, EIA, JDEC, and IATF to related facilities.
• Maintains quality documentation system per QA procedure.
• Performs administrative duties for Industrial Division.
• Performs other related duties and projects as required.

Qualifications Needed:

• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Provides guidelines / procedures to all documentation coordinators, engineers, manufacturing, quality, purchasing personnel on documentation control.
• Excellent knowledge of English language, clear and concise communication techniques are required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees. 
• COMMUNICATIONS: Good oral and written skills required to write, communicate instructions, and present ideas on changes to technical documents and procedures.
• Ability to present in front of a medium to large audience in order to train, communicate and support PLM / SAP implementation and maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of five years of significant experience with SAP ERP in engineering / manufacturing / quality configuration management and TS/IATF 16949 / ITAR / Mil-Spec environments.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Innovative and creative with strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work, sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively meet goals and complete tasks from start to finish
• Strong PC skills required in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of SAP PLM, Master Data and Integration with CAD solutions
• Knowledge of manufacturing and engineering concepts and processes

As a key member of the Engineering, Industrial Department, 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

Pay scale: $66,000 - $71,000 DOE

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over 75 years, seeks an Engineering Analyst Specialist.  

The Engineering Analyst Specialist conducts a variety of routine/specially devised tests related to the design, production, performance, quality or failure of Company products; fabricates models or prototypes of test equipment as required; compiles data, writes reports and makes sketches and drawings as needed; performs related duties as directed or as tasks demand.  Functions as the engineer’s “hands” to physically convert the engineer’s/designer’s drawings from paper into working models.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Consults with engineers, product designers and other personnel in testing a new product or in changing an existing one; advises engineers as to anticipated design or production problems.
2. Maintains thorough records of test procedures, results, and recommendations.
3. Assists in the design and construction of new special test equipment judged to be necessary for efficient testing.
4. May write limited computer programs to collect and reproduce test data.
5. May determine type of tests to be conducted, such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, dimensional, thermal stress or dimensions unique to plastics, glass or other fabricating materials.
6. Repairs, maintains and installs research and/or prototype lab equipment.
7. Makes drawings and sketches to define test results.
8. Assists and/or trains other personnel in the department.
9. Provides creative solutions to design, material, and process problems with a pragmatic and “hands-on” approach.  These creative solutions may lead to new patents.
10. Obtains parts and simple tooling as required.
11. Generates assembly or process instructions on new or redesigned products.
12. Performs other related duties as directed.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Various measuring devices such as toolmaker’s microscopes, scales, etc.  Various test equipment such as viscosity meters, dektak, oscilloscopes, etc.  Various fabrication equipment such as thick film printers, 3-roll mill, small mill, lathe, etc. Various computers and programmable computerized equipment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent lifting of material weighing up to 20 lbs.  Bending, stooping, reaching, and walking required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: A variety of working conditions both in and out of the shop, which may include travel to manufacturing facilities.  Equipment and/or chemical hazards are controllable with proper safety procedures.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Requires a good degree of adaptability, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.  Good electrical and mechanical aptitude.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ability to make experimental drawings, schematics, and sketches for new products, tools, and equipment. Also, a good command of the English language.
           
EDUCATION: High School Diploma plus two years of college in the appropriate science or engineering-oriented program, or equivalent education, training or work experience.

EXPERIENCE: Four years of applying engineering principles to a related set of problems and applications.

OTHER SKILLS: Ability to read schematics and blueprints.  Ability to operate test equipment such as power supplies, digital voltmeters, calculators, soldering and de-soldering equipment and assorted hand tools.

As a key member of the Engineering Department, 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

Pay scale: $65,000 - $72,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy-five years, seeks an Engineer, Associate.

Perform assignments as part of a cross-functional team, with much supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• As appropriate, learn CAD software, or other engineering software packages to assist Senior Engineers, and Designers prepare detailed layouts and or design criteria.
• Work with engineering and marketing to learn the specifics of sensor design, manufacture, and marketing.
• Assist the engineers, and test lab personnel in completing testing required for development and proof of design integrity.
• Learn to interpret test results to modify designs to overcome performance issues.
• Assist Process Engineering in process development of new programs.
• Assist Engineers in the preparation of specifications, estimates, reports, needed to manage a program through development.
• Learn the methods of effective program management using TS-16949 principles.
• Assist in keeping engineering records.
• Assist in ongoing division programs as needed. (e.g. Lead-Free initiative)
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications Needed:

• Must be able to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to participate in team projects.
• Must be able to express oneself clearly in reports and documentation
• Normally graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Engineering required, or equivalent technical education, training or experience. Commitment to complete degree program before advancement to Engineer can be considered.         
• Demonstrated ability to perform the above functions. Prior work assignments in engineering-related activities preferred. 
• Should have knowledge and ability to work with MS Office products, and technical software, and equipment familiarity.
• Prefer AutoCAD and Pro-Engineer training a plus.

As a key member of the Global Strategic Pricing Department, 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

Pay scale: $59,000 - $74,500

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over 75 years, seeks Engineering Interns - Senior (Electrical and Mechanical Engineering).

EE Interns (3 Positions Available): E/E with MCU programming knowledge / embedded system, PCB layout, Tester design

ME Interns (2 Positions Available): M/E, CAD - Creo/SolidWorks, Design and fabrication of tester, fixtures, and parts, 3D Printing, Machining

I.          SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under close supervision, performs engineering-related assignments as part of a cross-functional team. This may include learning and using various engineering software packages to assist senior engineers and designers in preparing a variety of detailed layouts, design details, or other project tasks.

II.         SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1.    As appropriate, learn engineering software packages to assist senior engineers and designers in project tasks.
2.    Work with engineering and marketing to learn the specifics of component design, manufacturing and marketing.
3.    Assist engineers and test lab personnel in completing testing required for development and proof of design integrity.
4.    Learn to interpret test results to modify designs to overcome performance issues.
5.    Assist in process development of new programs.
6.    Assist engineers in the preparation of specifications, estimates or reports needed to manage a program through development.
7.    Learn the basic methods of effective program management.
8.    Assist in keeping engineering records.
9.    Assist in ongoing division programs or initiatives as needed.

III.    INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must be able to participate in team projects.

IV.    COMMUNICATIONS:
ORAL: Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
WRITTEN: Possess ability to produce written communications, prepare reports and documentation that are clear and concise.

 V.   SCHEDULING AND PLANNING:
Must be able to work to the schedule described in a project plan.

VI.    BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Successful completion of three years of college from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Engineering (EE, ME) required.
EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to perform the above functions. Prior work assignments in engineering-related activities preferred. 

Pay scale: $21.00 per hour

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over 75 years, seeks a Sr. Electrical Development Engineer.

The Sr. Electrical Development Engineer plans, designs, and leads development and evaluation of electronic circuits and systems for new automotive sensor concepts.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops electronic concepts for sensors which meet design and cost targets.
• Derives electrical requirements from system requirements.
• Documents electronic development according to functional safety norms and Bourns design guidelines, such as bills of material, DFMEA, FTA, process flows, specifications, procedures, and other types of engineering documentation.
• Coordinates team engineering assignments involving analysis, design or testing.
• Schedules personal and team member work to ensure that project tasks are completed on time.
• Reviews project reports written by other team members on assigned projects.
• Works independently on multiple engineering projects.
• Performs the analyses to develop design options or recommendations.
• Performs the setup of database and job-related programming for computer-based systems.
• Coordinates and performs trials for new models, operations, equipment, materials and quality in Company factories.
• Provides support for evaluation of process deficiencies, process changes, modifications and customer field failures to derive new or improved design concepts.
• Prepares bill of materials and supports cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Develops electrical specifications and supports product specification development.
• Has regular meetings with supervisor to review individual assignments and team projects.
• Travels to domestic or foreign locations of the Company or its customers or suppliers to work in an office, laboratory or production environment to analyze and solve engineering-related issues.
• Meets the requirements of the Concept to Customer (C to C) System.
• Maintains 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 Sensors Division.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-7 years related experience.
• Experience with development of automotive sensors is preferred.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• High level of problem solving experience.
• Skilled in developing electronic circuits meeting performance and EMC requirements.
• Experience with planning and executing DoEs.
• Experience with NI LabView is preferred.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, LIN, SENT, PSI5, is preferred.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Good command of the English language required.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.

This position is located at the Auburn Hills, Michigan office.
As a key member of the Engineering Department, 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. 

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

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in a relevant field.

• 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.

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
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