Description
As a System Architect Electronic Product Development at 3M, you will lead the design and development of next-generation electronic locating & marking system architectures for buried asset applications and field deployed sensor and automation hardware system architectures.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of electronic system architectures
- Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
- Integrate embedded processors/microcontrollers, connectivity, and industrial I/O into board-level designs
- Select and specify electronic components, balancing performance, cost, availability, and manufacturability
- Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, and systems engineers, as well as manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
- Drive product architecture, feasibility studies, prototyping, and engineering verification activities
- Generate intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents, and 3M trade secrets
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited institution
- 5 years of experience in developing electronic hardware product architectures
- 7 years of experience designing electronic hardware from concept through prototype and production
- 7 years of experience with analog, digital, and/or power circuit design
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience with RF and HF circuit design, power electronics, motor-drive or servo-drive circuit design, mixed-signal design, sensor interfaces, and signal conditioning
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DfR)
Benefits:
- Competitive pay and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, and retirement benefits
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Work Location: On-site at 3M Center in Austin, TX Travel: Up to 15% domestic or international Relocation: May be authorized