Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Cost Reduction & Product Redesign InitiativeLocation: Kalamazoo, MichiganDuration: Long TermClient: StrykerInitial Project Overview The initial assignment will focus on a strategic product cost-reduction and redesign program aimed at reducing overall system and board-level costs while maintaining product performance, quality, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.
This is a long-term initiative with the potential to expand into additional R&D; programs.
Key Responsibilities Product Cost Reduction & Board Redesi- gn Analyze existing electronic designs to identify cost-reduction opportunitie
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s. Simplify or eliminate over-engineered circuitry and component
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s. Redesign PCB assemblies to reduce bill-of-materials (BOM) cost
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s. Evaluate alternative system configurations to optimize cost and functionalit
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Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on cost-down initiatives.
Component Selection & Qualificati- on Research and identify lower-cost component alternative
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s. Support dual-sourcing strategies to improve supply chain resilienc
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Lead component evaluation, testing, and qualification effort
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s. Partner with sourcing and procurement teams on component selection decisions.
Power & Battery System Engineeri- ng Support redesign of legacy power-management architecture
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s. Improve battery and power-system designs for cost, manufacturability, and reliabilit
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Evaluate design tradeoffs and implement cost-effective solutions.
RF & Connectivity Evaluati- on Assess RF and wireless connectivity solutions for cost optimization opportunitie
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s. Support development of product variants with differing connectivity requirement
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s. Recommend alternative technologies and architectures when appropriate.




Manufacturing & PCBA Integrati- on Collaborate with PCB assembly and manufacturing partners throughout the redesign proces
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s. Ensure manufacturability, testability, and production quality are maintaine
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Support design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) activities.
Testing, Validation & R&D; Suppo- rt Develop and execute validation and testing plan
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s. Manage laboratory activities associated with design verificatio
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Analyze test results and drive design improvement
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s. Support product development activities throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Project Leadership & Coordinati- on Provide technical leadership for redesign activitie
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s. Assist with project planning, prioritization, and scope definitio
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Coordinate activities across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality team
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s. Help maintain project schedules and milestones in the absence of a dedicated project manager.
Required Qualificatio- ns Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fiel
- d.5+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in product development environment
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s. Demonstrated experience with PCB and electronic system redesig
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Experience with component selection, qualification, and sourcing suppor
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Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principle
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s. Experience developing and executing engineering test protocol
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s. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost optimizatio
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Ability to work independently while coordinating cross-functional activities.
Preferred Qualificatio- ns Experience with power electronics, battery systems, or power-management architecture
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s. Familiarity with RF, wireless communication, and Wi-Fi technologie
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s. Prior experience leading technical projects or performing light project management responsibilitie
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s. Experience driving product cost-reduction initiatives from concept through implementatio

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