Jobs und Karriere bei Bourns

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Business Development Manager. In this role you will define and drive business opportunities for the Sensors and Controls product line. Utilize relationships, management skills and collaboration skills to identify and negotiate opportunities resulting in organic growth. Perform and report on market conditions and competitive products. Forge alliances with sales and customers. Serve as liaison for external partners (distributors), customers and internal groups (Sales, Marketing, and Engineering). This role can office from the Chicago, Indiana or Detroit area.

1. Achieve assigned sales quotas.
2. Determine new market potential and identify new clientele. Provide total solutions to customer applications with initial concepts and proposals.
3. Secure new opportunities from existing customers to maximize and enhance growth at each account.
4. Provide customer analysis and value assessment on a yearly basis.
5. Manage day-to-day relationships with strategic customers and develop a deep understanding of their organization, applications, and long-term business
6. Provide technical support to sales representatives and customers.
7. Manage opportunities and customer expectations through effective management of product development activities between Engineering, Sales and Customers.
8. Monitor and report on opportunities within the assigned geographical territory on a monthly basis. Provide ongoing support to successfully capture business opportunities.
9. Establish programs to meet sales plans and targets and minimize deviations resulting in maximum business growth rates in the territory.
10. Work with Account Managers and Sales Representatives to maximize growth potential in existing customer sites with the objective of extending Bourns products into other areas in the organization.
11. Assist Sales with product proposals, technical presentations, product training and demonstrations on an ongoing basis.
12. Work closely with Product Line Management, Product Engineering, Marketing and Sales to understand the strategic priorities and creatively identify opportunities to support the priorities and long-term strategies.
13. Channel development by working with business partners such as Distributors, Market Representatives and Integrators.
14. Recommend the addition of new products and the modification or obsolescence or existing products, as appropriate, to enhance market position.
15. Work with Marketing in preparing promotional material, application notes, technical papers, and other types of collateral.
16. Attend conferences, exhibitions, sales meetings and regulatory meetings as required. Present a professional demeanor and image to internal and external customers.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical related discipline from an accredited university required. A Master's Degree in an Engineering field preferred.
• Five to seven years of product development experience with an emphasis in sensor sales and/or applications/ sales engineering experience with knowledge or product applications, specifications, technical drawings, and engineering analysis desired.
• Proficiency in MS/Word, MS/Excel, MS/Powerpoint, M/S Project, SAP, Bourns Opportunity Sales Tracking System, and Metacube.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an engaging and collaborative environment for an industry-recognized leader?

Bourns, Inc. is a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, and we are seeking a Credit & Collections Analyst.

Our Credit & Collections Analyst is responsible for minimizing bad debt risk and maximizing accounts receivable collections. The Credit & Collections Analyst supports the staff members expediting of collections and maintenance of receivables to provide improved cash flow. The Credit & Collections Analyst is responsible for understanding contracts in regard to how they apply and affect each account in resolution of disputes. The Credit & Collections Analyst is responsible for keeping management informed on changes in DSO, Cash Flow and AR totals.

This position is based at our Worldwide Corporate Headquarters in Riverside, California. This role reports directly to the Credit & Collections Manager.

1. Identify potential bad debt and/or delinquent accounts through knowledgeable research, analysis and gathering of pertinent information.
2. Analyze credit and financial reports to determine risk for extending credit while minimizing bad debt risk and maximizing accounts receivable collections.
3. Provide support to local and global staff on complex issues such as research investigations, account reconciliations, disputed items with customers.
4. Support Global Credit & Collections Manager in the development and management of measurable and KPI's for Global Team in order to enhance and drive optimum performance in key areas.
5. Negotiate customer disputes to resolution, document root causes and communicate details to external customer's upper-level management, when required.
6. Communicate details of negotiated customer disputes to other internal departments globally and upper-level management.
7. Participate in major department projects and take active role in cross-functional teams to assist in driving quality improvement, processes and initiatives.
8. Analyze customer financial condition and assist in extending credit to customers according to established Credit Policy and Procedures.
9. Prepare credit reports required by management and/or auditors.
10. Initiate process improvement projects and support other management directives as specified.
11. Perform customer visits to resolve issues as well as visits to various Bourns locations to support accounts receivable teams.
12. Provide assistance to the Global Credit & Collections Manager with month-end closing controls and procedures to ensure alignment with global accounting.

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience.
• A minimum of five years directly related experience in both Accounts Receivable and Credit/Collections including interpretive skills of understanding and evaluating credit information, financial ratios, as well as the sources as it pertains to the customer in order to assess exposure to risk.
• Advanced training in problem solving analysis procedures and techniques.
• Exhibits accountability and asserts accountability on others.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships internally and externally.
• Flexible and able to work in fast paced environment.
• Possesses strong work ethics and cultural sensitivity.
• Exhibits ability to organize, prioritize workload.
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Exhibits ability to participate in team-based work groups.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist. The Cybersecurity Specialist is a key member of the Global Cybersecurity team who works collaboratively with global Infrastructure, Applications, Architecture, Plant Engineering teams, and Business departments, to define, implement, and maintain Cybersecurity standards for Bourns' IT and OT systems, Applications, and various Business unit processes, across a Global footprint of locations.

The Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for executing Cybersecurity projects, supporting planning efforts, and serving as a project lead to ensure high-quality delivery and ongoing controls management. This hands-on position uses the latest cybersecurity tools and cyber risk management approaches to perform or oversee security technical work globally for Bourns. This position is responsible for the management of cybersecurity functions in protecting computers, networks, systems, applications, and company assets against cyber threats. Responsibilities include the design, implementation, and management of Cybersecurity solutions and standards in alignment with government and industry mandates, and Cybersecurity best practices. The Cybersecurity Specialist works directly with IT and Business managers and executives to communicate technical aspects and metrics of the Cybersecurity program.

This position reports directly to the Director Infrastructure Services.

• Conduct security risk assessments for Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and various Business Departments, and work with related owners to track identified gap remediation to completion.
• Manage external Vulnerability and Penetration testing and track the remediation of identified vulnerabilities to completion.
• Manage and oversee internal infrastructure and application vulnerability management program, including tools used, procedures, remediation, and reporting.
• Manage and respond to customer and compliance-initiated security audits, working with IT/OT and Business owners to implement remediation solutions, processes, and procedures.
• Create and maintain Cyber Security Program, Policies, Operating Procedures, and Control Documents, and Architectural Diagrams in alignment with security standards such as those from ISO, NIST, CIS, along with standard best practices.
• Continuously update the Cybersecurity program to comply with changing regulatory and customer requirements and to protect against evolving cyber threats.
• Provide management with periodic Cybersecurity presentation updates and reports, depicting current state of Cybersecurity program, accomplishments, risk areas, and security defense roadmaps.
• Assist Legal Team and Data Protection Officers with policies, procedures, and controls in support of privacy laws and regulatory requirements such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Manage and monitor the investigation, root cause analysis (RCA), and remediation of Security Incidents. Conduct or oversee any needed forensics investigations and support legal team and management with incident response measures as needed.
• Partner with Legal team in maintaining the Cybersecurity aspects of third party contracts and non-disclosure documents and monitoring third party compliance of these agreements.
• Review cybersecurity risks associated with new technology solutions, services, applications, and infrastructure, ensuring their compliance with security policies and standards.
• Partner with various IT functional areas including technology, infrastructure, application development, and business intelligence on cybersecurity matters.
• Periodically test and update the Incident Response and Disaster Recovery policies and procedures.
• Partner with the Human Resources department in providing security awareness program training content and services.
• Conduct IT cloud service provider SOC audits and track any required gap remediation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IT colleagues, business leads, and IT/Security vendors.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or combined equivalent education or work experience.
• Requires five or more years of work experience of Cybersecurity experience in a corporate IT environment with evidence of increasing technical and support responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required.
• Cybersecurity certification(s) are a plus

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality and exceptional value.

We are seeking an Electromechanical Technician that will maintain and service the various types of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical equipment that supports manufacturing throughout the facility. Actively support a strong preventative maintenance program focused on minimizing operation down time in support of effective productivity. Assist in construction or rebuilding of designated electronic and electromechanical test and production equipment.

The Electromechanical Technician has the following responsibilities: Capable of working under minimal supervision of your designated supervisor and follow established procedures.

1. Responsible to trouble shoot and correct difficulties in the operation of production equipment. Assure that unit, component, or complete machine is performing in a safe and efficient manner.
2. Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
3. Familiar with and capable of the proper use of hand tools, digital multimeter, and other test instruments.
4. Ability to troubleshoot basic to moderately complex AC and DC circuits, familiar with the following:
   • Relays, fuses, circuit breakers, capacitors, resistors, switches, lights/LEDs, etc.
5. Ability to maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits
   • Valves, solenoids, cylinders
6. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work on delicate/precision assemblies
7. Observe all applicable safety regulations.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Course work at the college or technical school level desired. Experience may be substituted for schooling.
• Experience in building and maintaining specialized equipment and tooling for production machines and or precision testing preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, interface of electronic components and systems, sensors, timers and programmers helpful

As a key member of the team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com

Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Payroll Specialist. This role is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of payroll including payroll processing, payroll tax filings, payroll tax remittances and recording, and reporting financial data as required by established Corporate policies and procedures. Provides timely and accurate response to employee and management payroll-related questions as well as inquiries from regulators and auditors.

1. Computes, processes, and controls payroll to ensure paychecks are prepared correctly and established payroll procedures are followed.
2. Maintains internal controls in the payroll system.
3. Administers policies and procedures related to payroll, including maintaining a payroll processing manual, modifying existing forms and records, recommending changes as necessary to keep payroll activities current with company needs and legal requirements.
4. Interfaces with the Human Resources and Information Technology departments in order to ensure continued processing and maintenance of electronic payroll systems to include training for procedures and controls.
5. Processes the payroll interface to the General Ledger and is responsible for payroll-related journal entries and reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
6. Prepares payroll tax returns, makes timely payments of payroll taxes, handles payroll tax and workers' compensation audits, legal compliance with tax laws, and consolidates returns and analyses of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
7. Prepares, reviews and verifies monthly reports for payroll and supported activities to ensure proper and correct data for use by management.
8. Review and reconcile trend reports of benefit deductions, 401K, and 401K Company Match on a monthly basis

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent education, training or a combination of education and directly related work experience.
• Requires five years of experience in payroll processing and preparation of tax returns for 200 or more employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and email required, SuccessFactors and SAP R3 experience highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Global Manager of Supply Chain Excellence. This role can office at our Riverside, California, Carrolton, Texas or Auburn Hills, Michigan location. The Global Manager of Supply Chain Excellence will serve as the subject matter expert of the supply chain business process. This role is responsible for organizing, leading, and driving the standardization and improvement of key supply chain processes; documenting and disseminating internal and external best-practices, in collaboration with all relevant functional and business areas of the company.

This position reports directly to the Director of Business Process Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Use internal and external best practices to standardize key supply chain processes.
2. Develop global supply chain KPI's and performance dashboard. Create infrastructure that allows efficient creation of reports relevant to key users of supply chain information.
3. Communicate, influence, and interact globally with all relevant functional, business areas and senior leaders to help optimize the global supply chain from a cost, responsiveness, and quality perspective.
4. Implement monitoring process that provides senior leaders with early warning of potential supply chain disruptions. Implement systematic stress test process to proactively identify and act on risk areas that may have significant financial impact to Bourns.
5. Provide supply chain strategic direction and support for a flawless new product development process.
6. Advise the Bourns purchasing council on relevant supply chain and procurement strategies to address key opportunities.
7. Help improve competency across Bourns in areas of supply chain such as: contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, contract review, supply chain management, inventory management, E&O reduction and supplier selection and development.
8. Global SI&OP champion to help drive standards in demand & supply reviews and demand planning process to support alignment of tops down and bottoms up forecasts.
9. Analyze and diagnose supply chain issues and make recommendations for resolution. Help the organization prioritize continuous improvement efforts based on impact to customers and financial risks to Bourns.
10. Implement supplier development programs as well as processes for evaluating and qualifying new suppliers.
11. Develop the systems and tools that enable supply chain functions at all sites to have fast and accurate access to relevant information that allows them to make agile and effective decisions.
12. Lead global supply chain related strategic projects.

• Bachelor's degree with masters in relevant areas preferred.
• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), ISM certifications or similar professional organizations are preferred.
• At least 15 years in multiple areas of supply chain management, including managing a global supply chain or strategic sourcing function.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership position driving standardization and improvement of supply chain processes.
• Strong background implementing systems and tools in a global environment is preferred.
• Expert use of supply chain related SAP module.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Exceptional analytical, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.

As a key member of the Bourns Quality Assurance team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks an IT Systems Administrator Center. The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective configuration, design, provisioning, installation, operation, tuning and maintenance of systems, hardware, software and related infrastructure applications and services with a focus on data security. This position manages and maintains various IT infrastructure technologies and applications by providing both proactive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, security, administration and resolution of software and hardware issues.

This IT Systems Administrator's position is focused on Secure Data Protection, Infrastructure monitoring, and Linux server administration, and otherwise serves as a generalist in various Microsoft, Network and Security platforms. This individual works closely with external vendors, IT colleagues and Business users to ensure that systems meet the functional goals of the organization and assists in planning for future application and system needs and capacity requirements.

The IT Systems Administrator must ensure adherence with security, regulatory and best security practices regarding design, configuration and use of IT system technology and, relies on his or her extensive experience, creativity and judgment to plan and accomplish assignments. This position will work closely with others in the Corporate and Regional IT Departments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Data Protection: Deploy and manage backup applications and systems using best security practices for data encryption, segmentation, off-line copies, and periodic restore.
• Effectively deploy and manage infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and capacity tools such as ManageEngine and SolarWinds
• Deploy and manage Linux servers in clustered or standalone mode, conduct performance monitoring and tuning, upgrades, and patch management.
• Create and maintain IT and Security Operating Procedures and Control Documents, and Architectural Diagrams.
• Develop, deploy, and manage adherence-to, Linux and Windows server security configuration standards.
• Deploy and manage Windows servers in clustered or standalone mode, conduct performance monitoring and tuning, upgrades, and patch management.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and recover from IT security events and services interruptions, and implement improvements to avoid future similar failures or incidents.
• Complete tasks and projects within service levels, with quality, while using standard procedures and best practices. Provide appropriate status, updates, and documentation of open tasks and projects to IT management weekly.
• Provide monthly Infrastructure system, application, network, and security monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) with focus on availability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IT colleagues, business leads, and strategic infrastructure vendors.
• Secondary Responsibilities
• Deploy, monitor, and manage general IT infrastructure systems, applications, and services (physical and virtual servers, storage systems, backups applications, active directory, domain services, monitoring systems, messaging and collaboration application services, network systems, etc.), while adhering to standards and operational requirements.
• Manage encrypted key and certificate generation, handling, protection, and disposal, while maintaining operational procedures documenting processes used.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage network and security applications and systems (Wired and Wireless Local Network, Global Network, SDWAN, MPLS, Firewalls, VPN, Log Correlation, IDS/IDP, etc.) and ensure their effective and proper use.
• Help ensure the protection and confidentiality of Bourns information assets by implementing and maintaining information security devices and solutions in close adherence to security best practices and standards.
• Implement, manage and support enterprise level voice hosted collaboration services and components.
• Analyze and assess IT infrastructure architecture requirements to determine and recommend optimum cost-effective solutions and perform periodic capacity planning.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or work equivalent
• Requires five or years of work experience with IT systems admin and security experience in a corporate IT environment with evidence of increasing technical and support responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Office 365
• Strong working experience in Data Protection and Backup systems deployment and administration. Experience with Veeam, BackupExec, and Tape Libraries preferred.
• Infrastructure monitoring and alerting deployment and management, ManageEngine or SolarWinds preferred.
• Strong working experience in Linux and Windows Server administration, patching, and security configuration, in standalone and clustered configurations.
• Experience in the SUSE Linux distribution and Microsoft Hyper-V preferred.
• Storage systems administration a plus.
• Experience in secure Certificate and Key management processes.
• Mobile Device Management (MDM) administration
• Experience with multi-factor authentication implementation and support, preferably Microsoft O365 and Cisco DUO
• Microsoft System Center Suite administration
• Practical knowledge of networking concepts.
• Administration of core Infrastructure applications, including Microsoft Active Directory, Domain management, Windows File/DNS/DHCP/Print services.
• Microsoft O365 setup, administration, and security (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint.
• Firewalls, MPLS, VPN, Met, WAN, and SD-WAN technologies, applications, and systems
• Working knowledge of DHCP, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, BGP protocols.
• Wired/Wireless LAN infrastructure implementation and management
• Ability to successfully analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Learning and Development Manager.

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing and implementing programs for performance management, leadership development, employee assessment, and succession planning. This role will work closely with the organization's leaders and Human Resources department to identify training needs and create strategic solutions for improving skills across the company. In addition, the Learning and Development Manager will develop reports, metrics, and dashboards to analyze and track data and engage with key employees and leaders to understand their learning requirements and deploy innovative, flexible learning solutions to develop high-performing talent to meet business needs and goals.

This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager, USA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the Company's global training programs from needs assessment to execution at both the Company level and the business unit level.
• Designs and develops training and development programs, including curriculum and materials, including e-learning, virtual, and face-to-face trainings.
• Provides proactive support, advice, and guidance on all training issues.
• Delivers in-house training where appropriate and as needed.
• Partners with local Human Resources and business leaders to (i) assess business learning needs and develop training materials that will bridge those learning gaps, and (ii) implement employee engagement strategies, such as talent systems, mentoring programs, and succession planning.
• Partners with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to achieve agreed training, learning, and development objectives.
• Periodically, assesses Company-wide training and development needs and makes appropriate recommendations to address perceived areas for improvement.
• Talent Management
• Involved in selected aspects of the Company's talent management programs at both the Company level and the business unit level.
• Works with local Company management teams to conduct learning and gap analyses and identify skill gaps within the unit.
• Applies talent management expertise to develop, design, and implement new talent management programs and processes to address skill gaps and development potential.
• Works with the local HR organizations to help ensure the successful and consistent delivery of core talent management programs, including performance management, engagement surveys, and career development.

• Collaborates with key Company leadership and global Human Resources leadership to develop global onboarding programs for new employees and employees transferred or promoted to new positions.
• Partners with subject matter experts on an ongoing basis to support the creation of best practices and materials for onboarding programs.
• Leads the effort to design updated and effective onboarding materials for new hires, promotions and transferred employees.

• Partners with Corporate IT and HR leadership in developing reporting systems in SuccessFactors – Employee Central to create and maintain standardized real-time dashboards displaying global key performance metrics and insights for HR and business leaders related to training and development, talent management and onboarding.
• Participates in global projects at the request of the Vice President – Human Resources.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, education, communications, or a relevant field.
• Eight or more years of organizational development or talent development, designing and evaluating professional development programs in the areas of employee onboarding, management and leadership, and personal effectiveness in a complex and geographically diverse and multicultural and multigenerational business.

• Familiarity with HRIS Software, including

• Previous SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Talent Management and
• Learning Management module experience desired. Preferred corporate office experience dealing with employee development programs across a global corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Field Application Engineer-Staff CP. In this role, you will Create demand for Bourns components and provide technical and design assistance to Consumer OEM customers in a designated territory. Penetrate major IC Reference Design Houses located in the territory. Identify and specify new product opportunities to drive new products into Product Engineering including the identification of market trends that may impact our business.

1. Activities to achieve design-Ins (qualification of Bourns solutions):
   • Engage in direct customer contact at key customers and focus accounts.
   • Identify and focus on opportunities with high ROI.
   • Develop solutions meeting technical specifications and commercial requirements.
   • Coordinate with local RSMs (Regional Sales Managers) and their Rep firms.
   • Sort through customer technical issues to determine correct solution selection, quality issues, etc. and engage proper product line resources to get issues resolved.
   • Select appropriate application block diagrams from previous use or generate new ones as needed to foster total solution sales.
   • Work through Marcom to develop technical sales collateral for use with RSMs, representative firms and distribution channel partners.
   • Support sales activities to specify and procure custom samples or required testing and reports.
   • Provide training to RSM's, representative firms and distribution channel partners. This may include preparing and presenting technical information at conferences and trade shows.
   • Publish technical papers in trade magazines and other vehicles.
   • Actively seek to improve the technical understanding of our customer's applications.
2. Activities to Facilitate New Product Development:
   • Identify gaps in the Bourns product portfolio by understanding customer needs at new and existing customers.
   • Communicate New Product ideas to Product Management and Engineering via new specifications, sketches, etc.
   • Participate in New Product Development as the technical liaison between the development team and the customer from identification to qualification and production.
   • Participate in Regulatory & Standards meetings as directed by management.
   • Attend trade shows as directed by management.
   • Collect and disseminate market intelligence relating to
     • Competition behavior, activities and product releases;
     • Marketplace trends and developments;
     • Regulatory changes that may impact our business;
     • New competitors or customers;
     • Defining the characteristics of the products which best meet the demands of the marketplace regarding price, performance, and packaging.
3. Other Activities:
   • Monthly Design-In and customer activity reporting.
   • CRM activity logging.
   • Assist management in preparation of sales support program strategies including collateral material, promotions, sales training programs, press release coordination and sample kits.
   • Assist management in the preparation of annual sales and manufacturing plans.
4. Execution of the Bourns Counselor Sales Process.

• The successful candidate will have a BSEE, with an MSEE preferred. A BS in any other engineering discipline, physics or science may be acceptable with appropriate electrical engineering experience.
• Strong background in analog electronics is required. Experience in magnetics product lines and circuit protection solutions will be a significant advantage.
• Experience in board-level design required. Consumer and/or automotive design experience is a major plus.
• Detailed knowledge of assigned market's design platforms and applications is essential.
• Interpersonal skills and effective communication with customers and management is key.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Leadership and presentation (public speaking) skills.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment and travel frequently.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions to overcome customer obstacles.
• Familiar with Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

As a key member of the Sales Team you will have, an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical expertise, and your ability to build strong customer relationships. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Visit our website at www.bourns.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IGBT's, Power Protection products, and related power applications
• Drive design-in's for IGBT's and Circuit Protection products in power applications
• Drive new product revenue of newly released IGBT and Power Protection products

1. Activities to secure Power Application design-in's (qualification of Bourns solutions):
   • Engage with key customers and focus accounts via Sales and FAE teams.
   • Provide technical and design assistance to Bourns power segment OEMs around the globe, partnering with Magnetics division to drive synergistic Power Conditioning, Power Management and Power Protection design-in activities.
   • Develop solutions meeting technical specifications and commercial requirements.
   • Proactively identify customer technical issues to determine correct solution selection, quality issues, etc. and engage proper product line resources to get issues resolved.
   • Proactively seek to improve the technical understanding of our customer's applications.
   • Select appropriate application block diagrams from previous use or generate new ones as needed to foster total solution sales.
   • Partner with Marcom to develop demand-creation technical marketing collateral for Bourns products and solutions through papers, videos, self-service tools, and other technical sales collateral material.
   • Publish technical papers in trade magazines and other vehicles.
   • Facilitate training to Sales, FAE's, representatives and distribution channel partners. This may include preparing and presenting technical information at conferences and trade shows.
2. Activities to drive New Product Revenue:
   • Provide market intelligence and trends based on research and contacts with customer OEMs.
   • Identify gaps in the Bourns product portfolio by understanding customer needs at new and existing customers.
   • Identify and specify new product opportunities and document specific requirements to Product Management via new specifications, sketches, etc.
   • Participate in New Product Development as the technical liaison between the development team and the customer from identification to qualification and production.
   • Participate in Regulatory & Standards meetings as directed by management.
   • Attend trade shows. Collect and disseminate market intelligence relating to:
     • Competition behavior, activities and product releases;
     • Marketplace trends and developments;
     • Regulatory changes that may impact our business;
     • New competitors or customers;
     • Defining the characteristics of the products which best meet the demands of the marketplace regarding price, performance, and packaging.
3. Other Activities:
   • Analyze technology trends and competitive landscape, track competitors' product releases.
   • Validate that data presented in data sheets is accurate.
   • Partner with management in preparation of sales support program strategies including collateral material, promotions, sales training programs, press release coordination and sample kits.
   • Partner with management in the preparation of annual sales and manufacturing plans.
4. Coordinated execution of the Bourns Counselor Sales Process with global Sales and FAE teams.
5. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Communications :
Oral:
Fluent in English; additional language skills a plus. This position requires customer-facing activities and thus requires excellent verbal communications skills. Ability to create and deliver effective technical presentations is required.

Written:
Excellent English writing skills are required to communicate ideas, issue instructions, and present technical concepts and solutions to all levels of employees, partners, customers and vendors.

Scheduling and Planning:
Must have ability to effectively prioritize projects, manage time and plan travel schedule accordingly.

Basic Job Requirements:
Education:

• BSEE degree is required with a preference for MSEE. A degree in any engineering discipline, physics or science may be acceptable with adequate demonstration of electrical engineering experience and competence.

• Strong background in power supply design is required.
• Five years of previous work experience in power electronics is required.
• Experience in IGBT / MOSFET product lines, circuit protection and/or power solutions will be a significant advantage.
• Experience in board-level circuit design required. Consumer, Industrial or Automotive sector design experience is a major plus.
• Detailed knowledge of power application design platforms and tools is essential.
• Interpersonal skills and effective communication with customers and management is key.

• Time management and organizational skills.
• Leadership, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with periodic travel requirements.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions to overcome customer obstacles.
• Familiar with Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.

Physical Effort:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy years, seeks a Regional Sales Manager for our Southern/Mountain Region Market. In this role, you will Manage the activities of the sales resources in the assigned region to maximize sales of Bourns products. Responsible for achieving sales goals and market share growth objectives for the region.

• Motivates the sales resources in the region to meet all sales objectives; ensures that the REP District Sales Management position is functioning as expected.
• Provides leadership in the region that inspires a winning "Get the Order" attitude.
• Develops and implements action plans to grow new product sales or achieve greater penetration of a specific product line.
• Recommends and implements changes in the regional sales set-up in areas where performance consistently does not meet agreed upon goals.
• Maximizes sales at assigned accounts; coordinates out of territory activity on assigned accounts.
• In cooperation with product lines, establish strategy on all major customer contracts and/or negotiations and assumes complete responsibility for the negotiation.
• Identifies and successfully captures emerging new product opportunities. Drives the "Design-Win" process.
• Provides comprehensive field sales intelligence and reports.
• Develops and maintains free flowing dialogue with the product divisions and ECS sales management.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a Business, Engineering, or closely related degree. Post Graduate related courses or degree preferred. Must have a minimum of 5 years' Sales Management experience. Strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This position is home-based in the South/Mountain region, with an expectation of up to 50% domestic travel and occasional international travel.

As a key member of the Sales Team you will have, an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical expertise, and your ability to build strong customer relationships. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Visit our website at www.bourns.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

We are seeking a Shunt Engineering Manager to perform, coordinate, and manage projects relating to products, processes or systems for improved performance, quality, reliability, and profitability. Organizes and manages new product development, coordinates with process and manufacturing engineering worldwide and is responsible for all aspects of the new product development process from customer interface to production implementation.

1. Manages a team of professionals who design & develop shunt resistors utilizing the best materials, process and joining technologies
2. Manages and executes engineering projects and programs of high-level complexity ensuring compliance with safety goals, regulatory and company standards, operation requirements and business needs.
3. Manages and/or leads technical studies, complex investigations, and process improvement projects in any platform, including manufacturing processes.
4. Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert for Account Managers and Program Managers with respect to technical requirements for assigned products and programs.
5. Manages and defines the development of innovative strategies and technical engineering standards to be used for guidance in the field.
6. Manages and promotes new and innovative ideas in order to lead the optimization of process output and throughput, equipment utilization, reduction in equipment downtime and waste, yield improvements, budget management, standard cost and capital investment requirements.
7. Challenges the "status quo" and identifies process and product improvement opportunities
8. Leads project management utilizing a systematic approach for project execution.
9. Leads the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials and complex coordination requirements for teams or locations that require support.
10. Requires problem solving skills of unique issues/problems without precedent and structure by leading cross-functional investigations.
11. Performs statistical analysis to track and analyzes trends with emphasis on recommending actions to resolve complicated problems and improve processes.
12. Reviews and approves Engineering Change Notices.
13. Prepares effective and detailed reports and presentations for delivery to upper management.
14. Travels to domestic or foreign locations of the Company or its customers or suppliers to work in an office, laboratory or production environment to analyze and solve engineering-related issues.
15. Generates Capital Expenditure business cases and associated support materials.
16. Defines design confirmation and design validation plans for engineering changes and new designs.
17. Other duties that support the success of the Company.

• A bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgy or material science.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the above functions.
• Minimum of Six (6) years of experience in a manufacturing, process engineering or product development of a medium to high volume production environment.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering documents.
• Proficient in performing statistical analyses using spreadsheets and other software tools.
• Proficient in creating budgets for individual projects.
• Understands general business principles.
• Possess strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and is able to multitask and prioritize. Must have a strong work ethic and be culturally sensitive.
• Must have excellent and effective communication skills, both orally and written.

As a key member of the Engineering Team you will have, an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical expertise, and your ability to build strong customer relationships. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Visit our website at www.bourns.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Software Analyst Senior. The Software Analyst Senior will work under limited supervision to create and maintain computer programs, program documentation, and operating instructions. This role will perform leadership responsibilities in the development of reusable programming solutions, participates in the systems design process, and frequently assume responsibility for project maintenance, major modifications, or development of systems. This position will provide support for operational application packages developed in-house, purchased, or in the cloud, and serve as the subject matter expert of the supply chain business process. This role consults with users to determine needs and defines user software requirements and determines feasibility of software to fulfill user requirements is cost effective, business related and operationally compatible.

This position reports directly to the IT Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Perform complex analysis, designing and programming to meet business requirements.
2. Maintain, manage and modify Web and Windows software applications.
3. Understands and can develop software using the SAP Sales Cloud Software Development Kit (SDK).
4. Consults with users to determine requirements.
5. Completes feasibility studies regarding the development of in-house or the purchase of software that fulfills requirements including determining if the software is cost effective, business related and operationally compatible and efficient.
6. Understands and documents business processes.
7. Communicates project plans and status effectively to both management and business users.
8. Develop, maintain and manage systems, software tools and applications.
9. Resolve complex issues relating to business requirements and objectives.
10. Continues education through attendance to approved software seminars or courses, organizational meetings, etc. to maintain and gain up-to-date knowledge on software enhancements.
11. Analyze, develop and implement testing procedures, programming and documentation.
12. Analyze, design and develop modifications and changes to existing systems to enhance performance.
13. Maintain software versioning in company-controlled software libraries.
14. Effectively resolves programming problems by conducting a thorough analysis of the system and employing appropriate debugging techniques.
15. Contributes to the overall success of the database management system by participating in the development of SQL queries, tables, functions, procedures, packages, and triggers.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business or combined equivalent education, work experience and skills in computer operations environment with strong knowledge of software systems.
• Requires three to five years of work experience with computer systems, specifically in Windows and Web software development, maintenance and support using Microsoft Development tools.
• Programming experience must include fluency in procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming concepts.
• Three years of experience with an RDBMS and SQL is required. Proficiency in understanding coding techniques, testing strategies, and application implementation is required.
• Two years of experience with SAP Sales Cloud Application Studio (SDK). Knowledge of Python Machine Learning language a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with both application implementation and operational support experience desired.
• Basic knowledge on handling HANA database to produce reports and creating applications is desired

As a key member of the Bourns Information Technology team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in an expanding international company. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Staff Field Applications Engineer for our Western Region Market. In this role, you will provide comprehensive technical support for customer circuit and system designs in specific market applications.

• Identify, define, and create optimum solutions to achieve market segment design-ins that utilize the full Bourns product portfolio.
• Own technical responsibility for design-in from identification of technical application to qualification and production of the technical solution.
• Provide comprehensive technical support for customers within the Western regions of the US in specific market applications.
• Facilitate new product development that generates technology-leading product road maps while maximizing the voice of the customer philosophy.
• In conjunction with Bourns Sales Team, drive total solution promotion towards maximizing company product content by identifying opportunities in new and existing applications, following up on leads, visiting accounts, and ensuring that customers have the most up-to date technical information.
• Apply technical acumen and understanding of component interaction to provide the best solution recommendation in a timely manner.
• Monitor and assess the impact of technology and market trends in the field and make recommendations to product and market management to capitalize on opportunities.

This position is based in our Riverside, California facility, or home-based on the west coast, with an expectation of up to 50 % domestic travel and occasional international travel.

As a key member of the Engineering Team you will have, an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical expertise, and your ability to build strong customer relationships. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com.

Visit our website at www.bourns.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Sales is responsible for assisting with multiple projects utilizing available resources within the organization. The individual will assist with planning projects and ensure objectives are documented and summarized for the ECS sales organization. Responsible for other administrative duties including but not limited to monthly reporting, territory share reports, annual planning reports and ad hoc reports as needed.

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of multiple projects within established timelines and budgets.
• With minimal direction from supervision, plan and execute administrative projects.
• Coordinate communications for meetings including scheduling, location, agenda, logistics etc. Follows up to ensure alignment.
• Scribe for meetings as required.
• Review operating practices and procedures as it relates to the position and determine if improvements may be made.
• Consolidation of regional monthly reports – distributes to management
• Consolidation of monthly automotive forecast – distributes to division
• Consolidates and creates MREP share reports – distributes to field sales and distribution
• Coordinates feedback for multiple product line initiatives and consolidates feedback.
• Coordinates quarterly growth calls and consolidates and distributes action items.
• Supports annual planning process.
• Supports ECS team (Components and Automotive) for various activities as needed.
• Assist with new hire on boarding of Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers and Field Applications Engineers. (Coordinate training schedule, train on administrative items such as expense reports and travel, ensure home office set up).
• Recognizes unique and problem situations within areas of responsibility and recommend solutions in conjunction with VP of Sales.
• Set up travel as needed.
• Complete expense reports as needed.
• Carries out responsibilities with professionalism, respect for others, in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF-16949, customer specific requirements and Bourns product development processes as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with high performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

• The equivalent of two years college level course work in business or related work experience.
• Three to five years of progressive administrative and project related experience. Support for outside sales organization is preferred.
• Requires the ability to compose correspondence, prepare PowerPoint presentations and proof documents. Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Tableau and other software to prepare correspondence and reports. High level of Microsoft excel proficiency required. Gathers information from various sources and combines data to generate comprehensive reports.
• Must be highly organized and able to adapt quickly, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize.
• Must be able to organize and plan for special projects, customer office visits and off-site meetings to ensure that logistics, materials and member requirements are met.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

This position will be responsible for all sales and customer support activities for all Bourns products for assigned customers’ automotive markets. Must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, sales team, program management and the plants. In this position you will:

• Achieve the agreed upon sales objectives for the assigned products in the assigned markets.
• Demonstrate proven sales prospecting, relationship building, and related sales activities with specific focus on the following:
  • New product sales growth at both new & existing customers
  • Maximize profit margins associated with existing products & customer relationships
• Develop Annual Business Plan projections for the assigned accounts. Must be able to think on both strategic and tactical levels.
• Provide customer support and account maintenance, for the assigned customers in assigned automotive markets, to achieve customer loyalty.
• Coordinate and communicate project requirements to the appropriate people within Bourns (Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing) and provide feedback to the customer as required.
• Keep informed of internal engineering and manufacturing activities, including design, drawing, and program reviews and “project requirements.”
• Ensure customer satisfaction pertaining to Bourns organizational disposition of customer engineering activities, including design, drawing, and program reviews, testing, root cause analysis, field test failures, plant issues, and cost reduction initiatives. However, the above activities are the ultimate responsibility of each Bourns individual quality, design, manufacturing disciplines. The main focus of this position is sales growth.
• Coordinate customer satisfaction with timely quotations and prototype deliveries for customer programs.
• Obtain and communicate market information on current or potential products or future programs with Bourns management.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with High Performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant work experience in the automotive market, preferably in sensors and electronics technology. Experience in automotive sales with a proven history in successful sales growth and prospecting.
• Must have a team selling approach to the job. Must be familiar with Strategic Selling concept and able to put it into action.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency in use of networking/prospecting programs like: LinkedIn, Spoke, Jigsaw, data.com.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, sales team, program management and the plants.
• Excellent team building skills and knows how to motivate others throughout the organization. Needs to take hard measures to ensure maximum results for the Bourns Automotive Division and Bourns overall.
• Possess out of the box thinking attitude.
• Flexibility and high energy level required
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

The Program Manager position leads and manages programs from concept through the life of the project. In this position you will:

• Lead and manage programs from concept through the life of the project using the company C to C process. Specific responsibilities within the process are:
  • Arrange Gate Review Meetings and document the results.
  • Organize sub-task meetings to support the Gate reviews.
  • Coordinate and communicate project requirements.
  • Document Executive Summary updates.
  • Document and manage Macro Product Launch Timelines.
  • Facilitate Product Cost Estimates and document updates in coordination with the Product Line Manager.
  • Facilitate Financial Summaries and document updates.
  • Facilitate Program comparisons of Actual VS Quoted.
  • Track and document Program Status.
• Maintain all pertinent records for items described above as required by company procedures.
• Coordinate information flow with respect to program/product changes between the customer, sales, product development, purchasing, operations, and Product Line Manager.
• Support Business Reviews and Customer Technical reviews as required.
• Perform detailed evaluation of program opportunities outlining all potential external risks and opportunities and communicate to the appropriate management team.
• Communicate program concerns as deemed necessary (technical, financial, resource, timing, etc.) to the management team.
• Monitor program performance metrics and support Continual Improvement efforts as well as Product and Process changes.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with High Performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing of automotive electro-mechanical products preferred.
• High level of problem-solving experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to generate product costing.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, organize and prioritize work-load crucial.
• Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional and geographically diverse teams to achieve objectives. Has excellent team building skills and knows how to effectively engage others throughout the organization
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international as needed.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

The Sr. Test Development Engineer position plans, designs, and leads EE development, and evaluation of electronic test equipment, and systems for automotive sensing products.

In this position you will:

• Apply broad knowledge of; Engineering, Quality, Validation, Testing, and Measurement Systems Analysis to design and develop complex test equipment of high engineering content.
• Review and identify test equipment need for existing and new product development opportunities based on customer supplied requirements. (RFQ’s)
• Develops the appropriate test and data acquisition technology to organize functional system development along with the ME Test Development Engineer for budget and timing planning in support of development projects.
• Development of NI LabVIEW graphical programming-based software for the testing of electronic systems.
• Selection of appropriate test system controls to meet design requirements.
• Upon award of business, along with ME Test Development Engineer, oversees the design, procurement and assembly of Electrical portion of the test systems with the assistance of Validation Engineer, Technicians, Designers, and Students to support the program timing.
• Establishes and execute the plan for test system qualification and release to the Central Test Lab personnel.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as bills of material, specifications, test procedures, and usage manuals or work instructions as related to developed test equipment.
• Identify, track and resolve open issues for test projects under development.
• Review and identify changes to detailed drawing sets and specifications from system design concept stage through release for use at the component and assembly level. Define and oversee statistical analyses such as GR&R to verify system conformance/capabilities are performed.
• Perform test system failure analysis on new and existing test equipment and reports results.
• Coordinate efforts with customer, and manufacturing engineering to provide necessary technical support for End-of-Line testing as required.
• Interface with peers, technical resources outside of the company (university professors, etc.), vendors and customers.
• Coordinate and direct external sources of test system development to ensure equipment requirements, budget, and timing are defined. Coordinate with purchasing for order and delivery.
• Meet the requirements of the Concept to Customer (C to C) System.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements and Bourns product development processes as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with High Performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-7 years related experience.
• Experience in test equipment development for validation of electrical devices.
• Electromechanical design experience
• Test system design experience
• Experience with NI LabView is required
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, LIN, SENT, PSI5, is preferred
• High level of problem-solving experience.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and delegate work to achieve objectives.
• Ability to mentor, train, assign and/or direct activities of a variety of individuals including peers, technicians, and students.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China..

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

The Systems Engineer position is responsible for capturing project/product requirements and documenting the requirements in a defined system (Polarion or similar) Identify completeness of project/product requirements and report out on requirement gaps. Assist with developing hardware and software requirements for sensor modules and verify the engineering implementation conforms to the established requirements. Lead DFMEA activities and assist with functional safety concepts and analysis which could include but not be limited to FTA, FMEDA, CCA and Interface analysis. Works with multiple sales, engineering and program management teams globally.

• Review customer specifications and requirements to capture Bourns' product requirements in Polarion or similar in collaboration with Customers, Product Engineers, Safety Managers, and other members of the Bourns Automotive development, sales, and marketing team.
• Evaluate customer requirements to determine whether the defined requirements are sufficient and complete and make recommendations for improvements and solutions. Moderate the process for clarifying requirements between the customer and Bourns departments.
• Defines allocation of requirements to hardware and software and identifies requirement attributes in accordance with ISO 26262.
• Management and tracking of requirements throughout the development lifecycle, including change management.
• Assist the Product Engineering Lead and other members of the development team in defining the verification and validation tests to ensure that defined test cases adequately cover the requirements.
• Creates the End-of-Line Test (EOLT) Method Specification to define the desired calibration and test flow characteristics needed to calibrate and test the sensor at the EOLT.
• Tracking of verification status through the generation of Requirements Traceability Matrices and associated statistics.
• Teamwork in the creation of security concepts and security analyses including FTA, FMEDA, CCA, interface analysis etc.
• Preparation of requirements for external development partners and support the discussion and resolution of open issues with the development partners.
• Conduct and moderate DFMEA meetings, capture DFMEA status with APIS, report out on DFMEA to customer and track any DFMEA open issues to resolution.
• Works in teams and independently to communicate development status and results to the product team and management.
• Works with Program Management to ensure customer timelines are achieved.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to RFQ's as needed.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF-16949, customer specific requirements and Bourns product development processes as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with high performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive.

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Master's Degree preferred
• A minimum of three years of relevant automotive work experience.
• Experience with formal requirements definition processes and methods
• Knowledge of established Safety Concepts and analysis methods
• Experience with Polarion or similar requirements capture system. (Doors, etc.)
• Familiarity with Automotive OEM program timing process, procedures and reporting methods.
• Experience with processes and methods of Functional Safety according to ISO26262
• High level of problem-solving experience
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits..

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests..

The Bourns Automotive Division has played a leading role in the design, development and manufacture of potentiometric sensors since 1949. At our engineering centers in Riverside/California, Taufkirchen/Germany, and Auburn Hills/Michigan we develop and design an extensive range of customized automotive position, speed and torque sensors. These products are manufactured in Ajka/Hungary, Chihuahua & Tijuana/Mexico and Xiamen/China.

Our research and development work combined with close collaboration with customers help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards set for the automotive industry. Using state-of-the-art development software and world-class production methods, Bourns can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to customer applications.

The Test Development Engineer position develops mechanical design for electro-mechanical test systems for evaluation of automotive sensing products. In this position you will:

• Apply a range of knowledge of; Engineering, Quality, Validation, Testing, and Measurement Systems Analysis to design and develop test equipment of high engineering content.
• Review and identify test equipment design ideas for existing and new product development opportunities based on customer supplied requirements. (RFQ's)
• Develops the appropriate Mechanical Design to organize functional test system development along with the EE Test Development Engineer for budget and timing planning in support of development projects.
• Upon award of business, along with EE Test Development Engineer, perform the mechanical design, procurement and assembly of Mechanical portion of the test systems with the assistance of Validation Engineer, Technicians, Designers, and Students to support the program timing.
• Assists in execution of the plan for test system qualification and release to the Central Test Lab personnel.
• Must be creative in solving technical mechanical problems with limited amount of data/information from component level through system level, supporting and assisting on projects where requested. May assist in activities to support the resolution of critical issues on existing product test systems.
• Advises test and product design group of ideas and designs which have either; been developed and have proven merit, or have failed and should be avoided, using good engineering and business judgment. Contributes knowledge of lessons learned via design review activities of required test systems.
• Identify, track, and resolve open issues for test projects under development.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as bills of material, specifications, test procedures, and usage manuals or work instructions as related to developed test equipment.
• Review and identify changes to detailed drawing sets and specifications from system design concept stage through release for use at the component and assembly level.
• Supports GR&R to verify test system conformance/capabilities.
• Perform test system failure analysis on new and existing test equipment and reports results as needed.
• Coordinate efforts with customer, and manufacturing engineering to provide necessary technical support for Functional and End-of-Line testing as required.
• Coordinate with external resources to ensure equipment requirements, budget, and timing are met. Coordinate with purchasing for order and delivery.
• Meet the requirements of the Concept to Customer (C to C) System.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements and Bourns product development processes as applicable. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with High Performance teams, continuous improvement goals, and values of Bourns Automotive Division.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in CAD system usage. NX, or SolidEdge preferred.
• Experience in test equipment development for validation of electro-mechanical devices preferred
• Electro-mechanical product design experience a plus.
• Familiarity and capability with Small machine shop equipment a plus (Mill, Lathe, Drill Press, etc.)
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Intermediate MS Office suite.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.

Bourns offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing and retirement savings plan, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, plus comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: kim.labarge@bourns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Learning and Development Manager.

The Ceramics Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supporting the maintenance manufacturing operations of the Logan, Utah Ceramics Plant.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work responsibilities for all maintenance of the plant, facility systems, and production equipment.
• Develop preventative maintenance guidelines.
• Perform preventative maintenance on various facilities and production equipment. Follow written maintenance procedures and complete required written checklists.
• Perform general maintenance duties as assigned.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for the Maintenance department.
• Oversee and administer the purchasing of all maintenance and repair equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the preparation, approval, and administration of the plant maintenance program.
• Identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Participate and direct the creation and submission of Investment Authorization Requests (IAR) for facility-based projects and equipment.
• Maintain strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the selection of plant maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Maintains the facility security and fire warning system with company provider and control the interface and administrative lists.
• Other duties as assigned and needed to support and achieve the overall goals and purpose of the Bourns facility.

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
• Equipment vendors and sources of spare parts and replacement equipment.
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, repairing, and installing plant equipment.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of equipment and materials purchasing.
• OSHA rules and regulations.
• Electrical codes and accepted practices.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Must have the ability to work with all levels of people.
• Must have time management skills

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

We are seeking an EH&S Coordinator to perform a combination of tasks to coordinate and administer the duties and responsibilities of the EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulations.

• Internal inspections; assist inspectors from various agencies (City, State and Federal).
• Conducts periodic materials inventory and maintains records; prepares required reports.
• Conducts and coordinates training for hazardous materials, environmental/safety. management topics e.g., Hazard communication, first aid/CPR, lockout/tagout, forklift training.
• Oversee the local hazardous waste management program.
• Oversees the universal waste management program
• Prepares and submits the required documents and reports to address air emissions issues and obtain required permits.
• Oversees the wastewater permit management, testing and mandatory agency and Corporate reporting.
• Monitors chemical inventory and Tier II requirements and required reporting.
• Team member for planning, preparation, training, and response for emergency preparedness/response
• As the Chairperson of the Plant Safety Committee schedule and lead the regular Committee meetings, prepare and publish meeting minutes, and ensure Safety Committee responsibilities are met.
• 11. Secures and updates Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used in facility.
• Maintains all records for EHS programs.
• Stays current on all EHS regulations affecting Logan operations.
• Maintains the facility security and fire warning system with company provider and control the interface and administrative lists.
• Maintains and control employee identification, entry, and time system interface cards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in a relevant field.

• Two or more years of experience in EH&S.
• Proficiency in use of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• A general understanding of all aspects of EH&S.
• Broad understanding of federal, state and local labor laws.

As a key member of the Manufacturing Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com
Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

We are seeking a Part-Time Human Resources Coordinator to be responsible for coordinating and administering the duties and responsibilities of the Human Resource department.

• Prepare and maintains HR employee training, and medical files.
• Under the direction of the HR Manager, ensures that all Corporate and Logan required training is issued, completed and tracked.
• Compile and maintain manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g., employee Human Resources records, medical files, etc.) to ensure information related to an employee's record is current, accurate and in compliance with Corporate and with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Conduct new hire orientation ensuring employees are knowledgeable of current company practices and administrative processes, as well as completion of forms
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, faxing, data inputting, and responding to written and verbal inquiries, etc.) to support the human resources department
• Process documents, data and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
• Establish positive working relationships with managers at all levels of the organization and with employees to promote a professional work environment.
• Maintain employee records in SuccessFactors Employee Central, to ensure that all
• employee records and changes of status are done on time to ensure records are accurate and on time for payroll related processing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Human Resources department.
• Support the processing of compensation surveys and develop resources for maintaining timely marketplace information to compile and report on data and other pay or performance-related information.
• Support the completion of pay studies of exempt and non-exempt positions using a market-pricing evaluation system; document findings, provide recommendations for improvements and maintain records of validity of evaluation results.
• Maintain and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of pay components and performance data from the HRIS and other systems.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business preferred.

• Requires one plus years of work experience in Human Resources with HRIS, information systems, recruiting and employee relations.
• Proficiency in use of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. A general understanding of all aspects of HR and the ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information. Broad understanding of federal, state and local labor laws.

As a key member of the Human Resources Team, you will have an opportunity to grow with the company and advance based on your results, performance, and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the ability to showcase your technical acumen. Please apply by e-mailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to our hiring office at: BournsHR.Riv@bourns.com

Visit our website at: www.bourns.com. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions, offers exciting and challenging careers for growth-oriented professionals. Our goal is to satisfy our worldwide customer base while achieving sound growth with strong application solutions based on technological products of innovative design, superior quality, and exceptional value.

Our Logan, Utah Ceramics Plant is seeking to fill the following part-time positions for the weekend shift 5:00AM-5:30 PM Saturday and Sunday:

1. Weekend shift lead/technician
2. QA auditor
3. Two (2) laser operators
4. Three (3) production operators

1. Weekend shift lead/technician – This position will be a direct report to the main Section Supervisor who oversees production and priorities during the week. They will be responsible to set shift assignments and priorities as needed to accomplish the overall production need as defined by the Section Supervisor. They will also be required to have the skill and ability to set-up the active production equipment and maintain its normal operation. This would include dry press, kilns, cell sorter, and laser. It is also expected that this shift lead be capable of performing the required tasks and operations of the QA auditor and able to serve as a back-up if the need arises.
2. The QA auditor is a direct report to the QA manager but is under the daily direction of the Weekend Shift Lead. This position is required to conduct in process audits during production and expected to verify conformity of finished product.
3. Two laser operators are direct reports to the Section Supervisor but are under daily direction of the Weekend Shift Lead. They are tasked with preforming all production tasks needed to manufacture laser product through the area.
4. Three production operators are direct reports to the Section Supervisor but are under daily direction of the Weekend Shift Lead. These operators will be tasked to perform operations in dry press, kiln operations, cleaning, cell sorting, and packaging as required and directed by supervision.

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over sixty-five years, seeks a Director of Engineering, Circuit Protection. This role offices at our Carrollton, Texas location. The Director of Engineering, Circuit Protection provides leadership to the Circuit Protection engineering team and Semiconductor, GDT, MOV, and Multifuse Product Lines. In this role, the Director of Engineering works closely with Product Managers of Semiconductor, Over Voltage Protection and Over Current Protection Product Lines, and the Circuit Protection Market Director to ensure the Division's technology roadmap is aligned with market and customers' future requirements. In addition, as the worldwide engineering team leader, the Director of Engineering is responsible for selecting key employees while supporting the development and promotion of internal resources for building and maintaining a team that demonstrates excellence.

This position reports directly to the Vice President- General Manager of the Circuit Protection Division.

• Ensure new product and technology development focuses on technical leadership to deliver market differentiation in targeted market segments.
  • Responsible for the choice of technical direction for the implementation of products to meet the defined market requirements.
  • Plan, recommend and resource appropriate tools and design resources for the New Product Development team.
  • Oversee engineering assessment of new product ideas and estimate time and resources required to develop new products from design concept to a final product.
  • Oversee all technical aspects of design and technology development from product concept and definition through development and transfer to manufacture.
  • Ensure projects are managed with discipline and are completed on time and within the established budget.
• Organize and direct new product definition and development activities, coordinate with process and global manufacturing engineering with responsibility for all aspects of the new product development process from customer interface to production implementation.
• Design, maintain and monitor a Technology Roadmap in line with Division and product manager's strategy.
• Provide technical expertise to all Circuit Protection Operations in driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, yield and quality improvement, and supply chain development. This includes technical reviews at Circuit Protection production facilities to ensure the Operations has the technical support and expertise needed to produce quality products on time and within customer specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to Circuit Protection Product Managers to develop and execute short and long-term New Product Development plans for all market segments.
• Build and maintain an Engineering organization that secures the long-term success of the Division:
  • Define organization structure, roles, and responsibilities
  • Empower the engineering team to use six-sigma design and process and develop a plan to achieve the desired product quality level.
  • Ensure high quality and detailed engineering documentation required to support successful new product launch or product/process implementation per UL, TS 16949, and QS 9000 / ISO 9001 standards.
  • Advise design groups as they generate new ideas, design/process and promote a creative environment for breakthrough design, patentable ideas, and concepts.
  • Utilize concurrent engineering and worldwide teamwork to ensure best in time development while achieving product quality and performance requirements for time to market.
  • Ensure that employees and managers receive appropriate coaching, mentoring, and training
    • Regularly assess the performance of the organization through key performance indicators (e.g., New Products Output and Time to Market).
  • Establish meaningful, measurable goals for groups and individuals and continually review performance, recommend pay increases, and other actions to motivate and manage a high performing technical team.
• Contribute and support Product Managers New Product Development from concept to customer approval; monitor and assess the impact of technology and market trends in the field and make recommendations or act accordingly.
  • Ensure best in class support to internal and external customers:
  • Provide technical guidance on issues that may occur during production and require support for manufacturing initiatives to improve yields and production efficiencies, including cost reductio n recommendations to meet Product Line budgets.
  • Provide oversight for technical communication with existing and prospective suppliers and ensuring we have complete, accurate and timely information to our supplies.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to ensure our Marketing and Sales team, and customers receive accurate and timely design collateral, application support, and problem resolution guidance from the engineering teams as and when required.
• Ensure proper maintenance of requisite engineering laboratory notebooks and documentation, while working with Corporate Legal to insure IP and patent activity is current and ongoing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s in science in Engineering or proven equivalent experience.
• A demonstrated mastery of progressively responsible experience in the field of engineering management. International experience is desired.
• A thorough understanding of materials, processes, and engineering design associated with electrical, magnetic, and electromechanical products is required.
• Must be detail-oriented and data-driven.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran