Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Cost Reduction & Product Redesign Initiative Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Duration: Long Term Client : Stryker Initial Project Overvie wThe 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 Responsibiliti esProduct Cost Reduction & Board Redesi - gnAnalyze existing electronic designs to identify cost-reduction opportunitie -
s.Simplify or eliminate over-engineered circuitry and component -
s.Redesign PCB assemblies to reduce bill-of-materials (BOM) cost -
s.Evaluate alternative system configurations to optimize cost and functionalit - y.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on cost-down initiative
s.Component Selection & Qualificati - onResearch and identify lower-cost component alternative -
s.Support dual-sourcing strategies to improve supply chain resilienc - e.Lead component evaluation, testing, and qualification effort -
s.Partner with sourcing and procurement teams on component selection decision
s.Power & Battery System Engineeri - ngSupport redesign of legacy power-management architecture -
s.Improve battery and power-system designs for cost, manufacturability, and reliabilit - y.Evaluate design tradeoffs and implement cost-effective solution
s.RF & Connectivity Evaluati - onAssess RF and wireless connectivity solutions for cost optimization opportunitie -
s.Support development of product variants with differing connectivity requirement -




s.Recommend alternative technologies and architectures when appropriat e.Manufacturing & PCBA Integrati - onCollaborate with PCB assembly and manufacturing partners throughout the redesign proces -
s.Ensure manufacturability, testability, and production quality are maintaine - d.Support design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) activitie
s.Testing, Validation & R&D; Suppo - rtDevelop and execute validation and testing plan -
s.Manage laboratory activities associated with design verificatio - n.Analyze test results and drive design improvement -
s.Support product development activities throughout the engineering lifecycl e.Project Leadership & Coordinati - onProvide technical leadership for redesign activitie -
s.Assist with project planning, prioritization, and scope definitio - n.Coordinate activities across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality team -
s.Help maintain project schedules and milestones in the absence of a dedicated project manage
r.Required Qualificatio - nsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fiel - d.5+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in product development environment -
s.Demonstrated experience with PCB and electronic system redesig - n.Experience with component selection, qualification, and sourcing suppor - t.Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principle -
s.Experience developing and executing engineering test protocol -
s.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost optimizatio - n.Ability to work independently while coordinating cross-functional activitie
s.Preferred Qualificatio - nsExperience with power electronics, battery systems, or power-management architecture -
s.Familiarity with RF, wireless communication, and Wi-Fi technologie -
s.Prior experience leading technical projects or performing light project management responsibilitie -
s.Experience driving product cost-reduction initiatives from concept through implementatio n.

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