Principal System Design Engineer

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In short

Principal System Design Engineer needed in Shanghai to define and execute technical project plans, design automated test solutions in collaboration with customers and partners, and manage the entire lifecycle of turnkey automated testing systems. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with experience in system integration, software development (LabVIEW, TestStand, PXI, C++), and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Identify customer requirements and define/execute technical project plans.
Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement custom automated test solutions.
Manage specification, design, development, testing, and deployment of automated testing systems.
Provide technical direction to development team members.
Contribute directly to technical deliverables, including instrument selection, software development, and system integration.
Design and develop reusable software and system frameworks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience in system integration and software development using technologies such as LabVIEW, TestStand, PXI, C++, or related platforms.
Experience providing technical leadership or leading project teams.
Strong understanding of engineering design principles and system development methodologies.
Strong English communication skills and experience working directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and succeed in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing and deploying integrated hardware and software test systems.
Experience working on customer-facing engineering projects within the test and measurement industry.
Experience developing reusable frameworks, architectures, or platforms that support multiple projects.
Familiarity with automated test and validation environments.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans
Variety of medical insurance plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

Skills

LabVIEWTestStandPXIC++

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