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Career at Bourns:

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

 

 Responsible for product design and development of PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) resistor. Development of new formulations and new products through a background of material science, polymer and ceramic processing. Manage the design, prototyping, and testing of products to ensure they meet the guidelines for standards and functionality. Create a product design that fulfills company’s or customers’ goals while integrating the needs of marketing, sales, and manufacturing departments. Test new product designs and draft specifications for manufacturing.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (End Results Expected):

 

 

  1. Identify the needs and goals for a new product, evaluate market needs, existing competition, and potential costs.
  2. Manage the design, prototyping, and testing of products to ensure they meet the guidelines for standards and functionality.
  3. Analyze different materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances and other factors in the developmental process. After refining and reviewing initial designs, deliver specifications and procedures to manufacturing teams who can then begin production.
  4. Interpret, analyses test data to perform root cause analysis and improve corrective action.
  5. Suggest new product ideas and maintain records for potentially patentable ideas.
  6. Look at existing processes and products to identify areas where they can be improved, which includes updating current documentation.
  7. Develop, update, and maintain DFMEAs and help in the development of PFMEAs and the process control plans. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Material and Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.

 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of 3 years of product development experience. Experience with passive component development, polymer processing, ceramic processing and PCB processing are highly desirable.

 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of surge protection technology with emphasis on Multifuse protection components. Engineering background in surge protective devices and a basic understanding of general application circuits that require protection. 

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

If you are results-oriented, have the drive to find industry-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team. 
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