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Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy-five years, seeks an Application Engineer – Resistors. In this position, the application engineer is responsible for providing technical support to Company’s Sales, FAEs and customers in the Americas region. The application engineer is required to support inquiries related to product applications, product performance characteristics, specification review, and quality / corrective actions for its region.

This application engineer reports directly to the Resistor Product Line Manager and helps coordinate internally with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and customer service to find the best solution to problems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary technical consultant to FAE and sales regarding resistor product’s technical and application questions.
• Reviews customer’s specification requirements and recommends the best suitable products for its application and requests. 
• Supports engineering and quality on all QA related issues and identifies a suitable solution to resolve the issue.
• Responsible for working with Corporate Marcom team on new product releases and product change notifications.
• Responsible for documentation management and control. Technical reviews to ensure information on all documents is true and accurate.
• Responsible for building and working on a competitive analysis database. Supports other applications engineers to release technical documents such as application notes and white papers.
• Proposes specific new products for engineering development based on market analysis.
• Assists in the preparation and review of technical data for use in product data sheets, product advertising, website content, sales promotion, field training materials, marketing plans, product introductions and proposals.
• Provides technical product support in the field as necessary to present product information to customers and assists in salesforce training.
• Interfaces with safety agencies such as Underwriters Laboratories and CSA to obtain listing of new products, maintains listing of existing products and works through issues with manufacturing facilities related to said listing agency.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or other related field preferred.
• Six+ years of engineering experience working with manufacturing or engineering of similar products, or equivalent education, experience and/or training.
• Requires five or more years of progressive applications / engineering experience in electronic components and the ability to adapt to a variety of tasks.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

As a key member of the Bourns Trimpot & Sensors 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

Pay scale: $89,000 - $110,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over 75 years, seeks an E-Configuration Management Specialist.

The E-Configuration Management Specialist is responsible to overall Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) for all sites of the Industrial Division.  Creates, manages data in PLM / SAP and ensures quality and accuracy of the system.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides overall configuration management to all the industrial operations.
• Creates and manages the engineering documentation center ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to each location.
• Coordinates the global Engineering Change Request (ECR) system for Industrial Division products and others.
• Creates and manages the documentation system in PLM / SAP using electronic format to ensure accuracy, traceability, product history and backup system.
• Trains and supports engineering resources in the use of the PLM / SAP system.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the PLM / SAP system.
• Provides liaison support among the manufacturing facilities to maintain ECR distribution and approval.
• Manages the corporate product/model numbering and part number systems and provides guidance / training related to configuration management control.
• Maintains and practices IATF 16949 for engineering/quality documentation system.
• Maintains reproduction and convenience copiers for all of Columbia Ave.
• Manages and distributes industry standards such as Mil-spec., IPC, EIA, JDEC, and IATF to related facilities.
• Maintains quality documentation system per QA procedure.
• Performs administrative duties for Industrial Division.
• Performs other related duties and projects as required.

Qualifications Needed:

• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Provides guidelines / procedures to all documentation coordinators, engineers, manufacturing, quality, purchasing personnel on documentation control.
• Excellent knowledge of English language, clear and concise communication techniques are required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees. 
• COMMUNICATIONS: Good oral and written skills required to write, communicate instructions, and present ideas on changes to technical documents and procedures.
• Ability to present in front of a medium to large audience in order to train, communicate and support PLM / SAP implementation and maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of five years of significant experience with SAP ERP in engineering / manufacturing / quality configuration management and TS/IATF 16949 / ITAR / Mil-Spec environments.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Innovative and creative with strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work, sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively meet goals and complete tasks from start to finish
• Strong PC skills required in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of SAP PLM, Master Data and Integration with CAD solutions
• Knowledge of manufacturing and engineering concepts and processes

As a key member of the Engineering, Industrial Department, 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

Pay scale: $66,000 - $71,000 DOE

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy-five years, seeks an Engineer.

The Engineer designs and develops major new products and processes with a high degree of complexity. Plans, coordinates, and conducts and assignments relating to the development of new products. Provides engineering support for existing products. Supports redesigns of current products to improve profitability, performance, quality, reliability, and technical enhancements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs complex and novel work assignments pertaining to products, processes and development and production qualification of new products.
• Supports global development team of multiple disciplines in a concurrent engineering environment for accelerated product introduction.
• Utilizes project management tools to prepare product from initial concept through production implementation including time schedule, cost, and performance.
• Supports engineering activities in the design, process evaluation, selection, qualification, and optimization to meet or exceed project objectives.
• Applies knowledge and experience of 3D CAD, SPC, DOE, DFM, FMEA, Six-Sigma process in all products and processes to achieve world class product status.
• Works directly with and supports customer relationships, suppliers and manufacturing facilities ensuring on time project completion with six-sigma process, performance and achieving cost target.
• Identifies and introduces new materials, processes, and technologies for new and existing products.
• Provides sustaining design engineering support for existing worldwide product lines.
• Review and verify any proposed changes to products and provide technical support of changes in report form.
• Analyze and set up TNA (Special/Customer Part Numbers). This includes working with BSPO, 3rd party suppliers and working with internal resources to set up in SAP.
• Play a key role between development, factory engineering and 3rd party manufactures in: Coordination of 3rd party sourcing activity with BSPO organization.

Qualifications Needed:

• Interpersonal Skills. This position is devoted to internal and external customer-facing activity and requires excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in addition to strong electronics background. Must have the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers while providing high value product support.
• Oral. Excellent verbal skills are required to clearly communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees, customers, and vendors.
• Written: Excellent written skills are required to issue instructions, present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees, customers and vendors through letters, emails, graphs, charts, reports, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of English language, clear and concise communication techniques are required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees.  Must be able to communicate with customers directly and resolve issues quickly to avoid delay in execution of agreements.
• Education. Technical bachelor’s degree, preference for BSEE.
• Other Skills. Two (2) or more years of experience with working knowledge of sensors and control products, design, and applications. Requires relevant technical and market knowledge to influence and advise Bourns customers in their selection process of product solutions enabling them to be successful through minimization of investment and competitive differentiation.
• Proficient in use of personal computer and use of office software such as MS/Word, MS/Excel, MS/PowerPoint, MS/Project.
• 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. Ability to travel extensively on a global basis is required.
• Working Environment. Fast paced office and factory environment with some travel required.

As a key member of the Engineering Department, 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

Pay scale: $70,000 - $85,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over 75 years, seeks an Engineering Analyst Specialist.  

The Engineering Analyst Specialist conducts a variety of routine/specially devised tests related to the design, production, performance, quality or failure of Company products; fabricates models or prototypes of test equipment as required; compiles data, writes reports and makes sketches and drawings as needed; performs related duties as directed or as tasks demand.  Functions as the engineer’s “hands” to physically convert the engineer’s/designer’s drawings from paper into working models.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Consults with engineers, product designers and other personnel in testing a new product or in changing an existing one; advises engineers as to anticipated design or production problems.
2. Maintains thorough records of test procedures, results, and recommendations.
3. Assists in the design and construction of new special test equipment judged to be necessary for efficient testing.
4. May write limited computer programs to collect and reproduce test data.
5. May determine type of tests to be conducted, such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, dimensional, thermal stress or dimensions unique to plastics, glass or other fabricating materials.
6. Repairs, maintains and installs research and/or prototype lab equipment.
7. Makes drawings and sketches to define test results.
8. Assists and/or trains other personnel in the department.
9. Provides creative solutions to design, material, and process problems with a pragmatic and “hands-on” approach.  These creative solutions may lead to new patents.
10. Obtains parts and simple tooling as required.
11. Generates assembly or process instructions on new or redesigned products.
12. Performs other related duties as directed.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Various measuring devices such as toolmaker’s microscopes, scales, etc.  Various test equipment such as viscosity meters, dektak, oscilloscopes, etc.  Various fabrication equipment such as thick film printers, 3-roll mill, small mill, lathe, etc. Various computers and programmable computerized equipment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent lifting of material weighing up to 20 lbs.  Bending, stooping, reaching, and walking required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: A variety of working conditions both in and out of the shop, which may include travel to manufacturing facilities.  Equipment and/or chemical hazards are controllable with proper safety procedures.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Requires a good degree of adaptability, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.  Good electrical and mechanical aptitude.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ability to make experimental drawings, schematics, and sketches for new products, tools, and equipment. Also, a good command of the English language.
           
EDUCATION: High School Diploma plus two years of college in the appropriate science or engineering-oriented program, or equivalent education, training or work experience.

EXPERIENCE: Four years of applying engineering principles to a related set of problems and applications.

OTHER SKILLS: Ability to read schematics and blueprints.  Ability to operate test equipment such as power supplies, digital voltmeters, calculators, soldering and de-soldering equipment and assorted hand tools.

As a key member of the Engineering Department, 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

Pay scale: $65,000 - $72,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy-five years, seeks an Engineer, Associate.

Perform assignments as part of a cross-functional team, with much supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• As appropriate, learn CAD software, or other engineering software packages to assist Senior Engineers, and Designers prepare detailed layouts and or design criteria.
• Work with engineering and marketing to learn the specifics of sensor design, manufacture, and marketing.
• Assist the engineers, and test lab personnel in completing testing required for development and proof of design integrity.
• Learn to interpret test results to modify designs to overcome performance issues.
• Assist Process Engineering in process development of new programs.
• Assist Engineers in the preparation of specifications, estimates, reports, needed to manage a program through development.
• Learn the methods of effective program management using TS-16949 principles.
• Assist in keeping engineering records.
• Assist in ongoing division programs as needed. (e.g. Lead-Free initiative)
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications Needed:

• Must be able to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to participate in team projects.
• Must be able to express oneself clearly in reports and documentation
• Normally graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Engineering required, or equivalent technical education, training or experience. Commitment to complete degree program before advancement to Engineer can be considered.         
• Demonstrated ability to perform the above functions. Prior work assignments in engineering-related activities preferred. 
• Should have knowledge and ability to work with MS Office products, and technical software, and equipment familiarity.
• Prefer AutoCAD and Pro-Engineer training a plus.

As a key member of the Global Strategic Pricing Department, 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

Pay scale: $59,000 - $74,500

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 Human Resources and Compensation Analyst to be responsible for (i) collecting, compiling, and analyzing Human Resources (HR) data, metrics, and statistics, and (ii) preparing reports and information that support critical business decisions, including HR Key Performance Indicators, report dashboards, and presentations needed to communicate results to senior leadership.

The Analyst uses their proficiency in analytics and reporting to (i) focus on HR-related metrics, operations, and processes, and (ii) analyze data to track and report on Bourns’ HR performance against established, internal goals.

The Analyst supports the HR compensation team in developing Bourns HR data analytics and configuring the Company’s HRIS systems, databases, and applications.

This role has the following accountabilities:

Data Analytics:

• Develop, analyze, and ensure that HR ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is accurate and delivered on time.  HR reports include those related to recruiting effectiveness, employee turnover and demographics, accident and incident trends, compensation analyses.
• Support the development of meaningful metrics and measures to assess and evaluate the performance of the HR Departments.
• Collect and compile key HR metrics and data from various sources, including HR information systems (HRIS).
• Generate reports from multiple HRIS modules and provide analysis to business users, HR team members, and Company leadership to identify business insights and areas for performance improvement.
• Partner with Corporate IT and the Corporate HR team to support the HR function, and business partners to document report requirements, design, develop and deliver HR-related reports.
• Continually enhance existing HR reporting processes through automation and quality control to ensure data accuracy.
• Monitor the effectiveness of HR reporting products, modify current reports, or operationalize new information and reporting methods as needed.

Compensation:

• 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.

HRIS:

• Partner with Corporate IT and HR leadership in developing reporting systems in SuccessFactors – Employee Central to create and maintain standardized real-time dashboards displaying key performance metrics and insights for HR and business leaders in a visually appealing manner.
• Provide training on standard reporting to existing and new users of the Bourns HRIS.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain desktop procedures for standard report writing as necessary.
• Provide support for assigned projects.

If you have the right experience along with the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed, multi-culture team we want to talk with you.  The right candidate should have the following training and experience:
       EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Statistics, Data Science or relevant field.

             
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:      

• Two or more years of experience writing reports from databases and manipulating data with Microsoft Excel.
• Two or more years of experience developing presentations using PowerPoint

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Exhibits a strong work ethic, is detailed oriented, and has superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and proactively while displaying tact and discretion in handling information.
• Has excellent organizational and time management skills and demonstrates the experience and judgment needed to work as a team member and as an individual contributor.
• Has strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional departments and teams and work with all staff levels.
• When faced with issues, can make decisions, and develop a course of action.
• Exhibits flexibility and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Capable of assessing processes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (reporting, macros, pivot tables, charts) and Microsoft
• PowerPoint (creating graphics).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and SharePoint.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Familiarity with HRIS Software, including compensation modules, learning management modules and performance management modules.
• Previous SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and compensation module experience desired.
• Corporate office experience dealing with compensation matters.

This position is located at the Bourns’ Corporate offices in Riverside, CA.
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

Pay scale: $73,000 - $80,000

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 Director, USA.                       
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Training and Development

• 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.

Onboarding

• 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.

Reporting, Administration and Other

• 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.

Qualifications Needed:

• 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.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with HRIS Software, including

Succession Planning, Talent Management, Learning Management, Performance      Management, and Onboarding modules.

• 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.

As a key member of the Bourns 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, 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

Pay scale: $96,000 - $120,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy-five years, seeks a Product Line Manager. In this role you will be responsible for profit and loss for the Resistor product line with products manufactured by Bourns and sourced by Bourns. Ensures product line’s market competitiveness and develops leadership position in target market segments. Supports marketing and Sales in targeting key customers and develop strategy for growth. Provides matrixed leadership for functions dedicated to the Resistor product line which includes product engineering, application engineering, and pricing analyst. Develops, formulates and executes short- and long-term product business plans.  Keeps abreast of product, market, technology and applications trends and provides leadership for selection and execution of product development and technology adoption.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Champions and promotes the product line to optimize market share position, sales revenue, and profit in partnership and cooperation with sales and market management functions.
• Develops and executes short and long term business plans for the product line.
• Maintains and updates product and technology roadmap.
• Drives customer focused culture through the product line.
• Establishes meaningful measurable goals for direct reports and continually reviews performance, recommends pay increases, disciplinary actions and other personnel changes.
• Establishes goals and improvement strategies for model families and product related processes.  Manages projects in conjunction with marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and other functions to improve technical performance and cost competitiveness.
• Plans, directs and implements product-related service improvement projects on a worldwide basis to meet geographic and business unit needs.
• Recommends, implements and monitors specific programs to improve overall plant service levels, product costs, and product line competitiveness for all worldwide plants.
• Establishes and maintains complete portfolio of competition including product strategies, product line analysis and competitor product changes.  Ensures effective competitive training of the sales organizations and engineering functions.
• Establishes product support and channel growth programs and is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing communications materials and field training.
• Evaluates and approves all proposed engineering changes and coordinates customer approvals when required by following the standard process for Product change notification, Product obsoleteness memo, and product update memo. 
• Establishes quality improvement goals and 6 Sigma design models for compliance with LRP objectives and market requirements.
• Provides direction and matrix manages Engineering programs to improve product line competitiveness.
• Evaluates/monitors product line profitability – corrects as necessary.
• Manage product pricing worldwide to optimize volume, market share and profitability.
• Established supplier’s relationship to develop new products that fit product line’s strategy and are competitive in performance and cost.
• Manage product capacity and material planning by accurate forecasting
• Development of individual goals and objectives, annual performance evaluation, and development planning for direct reports. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred), , or equivalent education, experience and/or training. Advanced technical degree highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the above duties.
• Must have good time management skills, be able to continually evaluate priorities and make appropriate adjustments. 
• Financial acumen required. 
• Must possess potential to grow into future roles with increasing responsibilities.

As a key member of the Bourns Trimpot & Sensors 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

Pay scale: $104,000 - $150,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy-five years, seeks a Product Line Manager - Sensors and Controls

The Product Line Manager (PLM) - Sensors and Controls is responsible for profit and loss for the Sensors and Controls product line with products manufactured by Bourns and sourced by Bourns. Ensures product line’s market competitiveness and develops leadership position in target market segments. Supports marketing and Sales in targeting key customers and develop strategy for growth. Provides matrixed leadership for functions dedicated to the Sensors and Controls product line which includes product engineering, application engineering, and pricing analyst. Develops, formulates and executes the 2 by 5 – 5 Year Strategy plan as well as the Annual Product Plan.  Keeps abreast of product, market, customers, technology and applications trends and provides leadership for selection and execution of product development and technology adoption. The PLM will lead the Heavy Vehicle Off Road (HVOR) market plan, through the Business Development Managers whereby we work closely with key leading companies and provide new products and services to these customers and help accelerate our growth in the marketplace.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Champions and promotes the product line to optimize market share position, sales revenue, and profit in partnership and cooperation with sales and market management functions.
2. Develops and executes annual and 5 Year Strategy business plans for the product line.
3. Maintains and updates product and technology roadmap.
4. Leads and works closely with the HVOR team, to increase our market share, develop new products and services to the key leading customers. Supports the Business Develop Managers in their quest of growing our reputation and sales.
5. Drives customer focused culture through the product line.
6. Establishes meaningful measurable goals for direct reports and continually reviews performance, recommends pay increases, disciplinary actions and other personnel changes.
7. Establishes goals and improvement strategies for model families and product related processes.  Manages projects in conjunction with marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and other functions to improve technical performance and cost competitiveness.
8. Plans, directs and implements product-related service improvement projects on a worldwide basis to meet geographic and business unit needs.
9. Recommends, implements and monitors specific programs to improve overall plant service levels, product costs, and product line competitiveness for all worldwide plants.
10. Establishes and maintains complete portfolio of competition including product strategies, product line analysis and competitor product changes.  Ensures effective competitive training of the sales organizations and engineering functions.
11. Establishes product support and channel growth programs and is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing communications materials and field training.
12. Evaluates and approves all proposed engineering changes and coordinates customer approvals when required by following the standard process for Product change notification, Product obsoleteness memo, and product update memo. 
13. Establishes quality improvement goals and 6 Sigma design models for compliance with LRP objectives and market requirements.
14. Provides direction and matrix manages Engineering programs to improve product line competitiveness.
15. Evaluates/monitors product line profitability – corrects as necessary.
16. Manage product pricing worldwide to optimize volume, market share and profitability.
17. Established supplier’s relationship to develop new products that fit product line’s strategy and are competitive in performance and cost.
18. Manage product capacity and material planning by accurate forecasting
19. Development of individual goals and objectives, annual performance evaluation, and development planning for direct reports. 

Qualifications Needed:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred), or equivalent education, training or experience. Advanced technical degree highly desired.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills:

• demonstrates independence, resourcefulness and ability to self-motivate
• develops and maintains strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and internal departments
• interacts efficiently and positively with customers and assumes a leading role towards closure in negotiations
• demonstrates strong results-oriented management skills, assumes leadership and delegates efficiently          
• communicates efficiently, articulates value propositions and effectively marshals direct and indirect resources to achieve their mission          
• possesses cultural sensitivity
• is flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment and travel frequently
• has a strong work ethic and is culturally sensitive

Excellent communication skills to present information to all levels of employees and customers.  Excellent language skills required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of customer organizations as well as within the company.

Excellent written skills to issue instructions, present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of personnel via letters, memos, presentations, graphs, charts, documents, etc.

Must have good time management skills, be able to continually evaluate priorities and make appropriate adjustments.  Financial acumen required.  Must possess potential to grow into future roles with increasing responsibilities.

As a key member of the TRIMPOT® & SENSORS Division, 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

Pay scale: $104,000 - $150,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy-five years, seeks a Product Compliance Engineer.

The Product Compliance Engineer will assist and advise the various Business Units with the implementation of global regulatory requirements regarding product compliance for Bourns industrial product lines.  This role includes:  (i) providing responses to customer product compliance surveys and questionnaires; (ii) working with cross-functional teams to understand products, materials and processes; (iii) tracking new and existing regulatory requirements; (iv) working with product groups to develop, update and maintain documentation, both internally and externally on the Bourns website to ensure proper due diligence; and (v) advising product groups of changes in regulations and how these changes will impact current compliance status.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide responses to customer product compliance surveys and questionnaires.
• Drive and help implement Product Compliance requirements into all required functional areas.  Work with cross-functional teams to strategize and develop action plans and solutions for compliance issues.  Determine deficiencies in adherence to standards and regulations to formulate corrective action plans.
• Research and understand global product compliance regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH, Responsible Minerals, ELV, JIG, Prop 65 etc.) and determine the impacts on Bourns’ product lines.  Communicate these impacts to various Business Units.  Prepare Corporate Executive Procedures as warranted.
• Review/approve internal documentation (e.g., Material Declarations, Certificates of Compliance, third party test reports, etc.) including supplier RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Mineral documentation in conjunction with Marcom regarding product compliance reports posted on the Bourns website, new product design review and PCN process.
• Advise Engineering, Sales and Management regarding regulatory and product compliance requirements.  Work with product line managers and staff to implement programs to comply with regulatory requirements including document maintenance.  Provide training for Engineering or other groups as new regulatory issues arise.
• Work with the product lines, supply chain management and BSPO to obtain regulatory information from suppliers as part of due diligence and data gathering for backup documentation for generation of internal documents.  Educate and train suppliers regarding material disclosure requirements.
• Provide technical as well as regulatory support services to internal teams and Bourns customers by providing information as requested.  Work with internal customer service, sales, engineering and other groups to help them understand where compliance information can be found on Bourns website as well as Intranet portal.
• Communicate with internal supply chain management groups as well as external suppliers to obtain information used to update annually the Responsible Mineral compliance templates for Industrial product categories used to report to our customers.  Keep abreast of changes in the reporting requirements.
• Review additions and update declarations for the various regulatory requirements including REACH SVHC, SCIP, Proposition 65, etc.
• Understand IMDS and CAMDS reporting process and requirements to submit material declarations to Automotive customers for Industrial products and fuel cards.  For industrial parts, understand CDX reporting process.

Qualifications Needed:

• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:  The Product Compliance Engineer must be customer service-oriented, a good listener, and sensitive to cultural issues in a global corporation.
• COMMUNICATIONS:  The Product Compliance Engineer must be able to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and professional manner with all levels of employees, including executive management.
• Must have excellent English writing skills to develop and issue instructions, present ideas, concepts, and solutions to management as well as customers.  Must possess the ability to write reports, letters, memos, and prepare graphs and charts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited College or University 5 years of pricing experience, 3 of which are related to analytical techniques in electronic component or related industry.  Have progressive experience in market planning, analysis, development and pricing.
• Ability to understand/analyze SAP EHSM data and other sources to develop and check pertinent documents for compliance for all product lines.
• Pays close attention to detail and knows how to prioritize effectively.
• Possesses excellent follow-up skills.
• Capable of proposing process improvements and enhancements to efficiency of the workflow in the department.
• Has strong PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Microsoft Teams and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Has math skills to calculate data to required units, ppm and/or percentages.
• Understand BOM, drawings and other engineering/quality documents.

As a key member of the Corporate Product Compliance, 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

Pay scale: $65,000 - $80,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over seventy-five years, seeks a Regional Sales Manager.         .

The Regional Sales Manager manages the activities of the sales resources in the assigned territory to maximize sales of Bourns products.  Responsible for achieving sales goals and market segment objectives for the territory.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Motivates the sales resources in the territory to meet all sales objectives; ensures that the REP District Sales Management position is functioning as expected.
• Provides leadership in the territory 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 territory 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.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

• Must be a capable motivator and possess the ability to effectively communicate and sell ideas to Bourns Management, Customer Management and Sales Professionals. 
• Flexibility and high energy level required.  Must have enthusiastic, team selling approach to the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to present ideas, concepts and solutions to Manufacturer’s Reps, customers and distributors via letters, memos, graphs, email, charts, etc.
• Strong organizational skills required.  Must plan and schedule own timetable for travel, visits and personal schedules.

• EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a Business, Engineering, or closely related degree.  Post Graduate related courses or degree preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years’ Sales Management experience.  Strong interpersonal skills.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Must have strong reading comprehension and communication skills in order to obtain information and give written and oral instructions.  Good vision and manual dexterity for use of personal computers is also necessary.  Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project is highly desirable.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Position may require employee to sit for extended periods of time.  Position requires employee to travel mainly domestically, spending up to 40-50% of his/her time traveling.
As a key member of the Electronic Component Sales (ECS) 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

Pay scale: $110,000 - $140,000

Bourns, Inc., a leading global supplier of reliable, high quality electronic components and solutions for over 75 years, seeks a Regional Sales Manager – Central.
The Regional Sales Manager manages the activities of the sales resources in the assigned territory to maximize sales of Bourns® products.  Responsible for achieving sales goals and market segment objectives for the territory. Territory will include IL, WI, MN, IA, ND, and SD. Residency within the central territory required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Motivates the sales resources in the territory to meet all sales objectives; ensures that the Rep District Sales Management position is functioning as expected.
• Provides leadership in the territory 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 territory 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, establishes 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.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

• Must be a capable motivator and possess the ability to effectively communicate and sell ideas to Bourns Management, Customer Management and Sales professionals. 
• Flexibility and high energy level required.  Must have enthusiastic, team selling approach to the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to present ideas, concepts and solutions to Manufacturer’s Reps, customers and distributors via letters, memos, graphs, email, charts, etc.
• Strong organizational skills required.  Must plan and schedule own timetable for travel, visits and personal schedules.
• EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a Business, Engineering, or closely related degree.  Post-graduate related courses or degree preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years’ Sales Management experience.  Strong interpersonal skills.  Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Must have strong reading comprehension and communication skills in order to obtain information and give written and oral instructions.  Good vision and manual dexterity for use of personal computers is also necessary.  Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project is highly desirable.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Position may require employee to sit for extended periods of time.  Position requires employee to travel mainly domestically, spending up to 40-50% of his/her time traveling.
As a key member of the Electronic Component Sales (ECS) 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 seventy-five years, seeks a Reliability Test Technician II.

The Reliability Test Technician II is responsible for testing the electronic functions of assemblies, components and parts using standard test equipment and procedures. Trouble shoots and performs repairs to test equipment as required. Compiles data writes reports and makes sketches and drawings to support test results.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Schedules and performs test on prototypes, new products, and existing product lines to determine their conformance to quality control standards and engineering specifications while monitoring and report on project progress.
2. Perform Electrical and Mechanical test on a wide verity of Bourns components.
3. Designs and/or fabricates test fixtures for new requirements or updates current fixtures.
4. Assemble and connect system components (e.g. cables)
5. Prepares reports and statistical summaries on test results for publication to Engineering, Marketing and/or customers.
6. Provides recommendations for improvement in test procedures or modifications to ensure effective and reliable test methods.
7. Originates failure reports on non-conforming products, recording type and quantity of defects; makes recommendation for further testing and analysis.
8. Setup program and verify chamber profiles.
9. Setup program and verify Vibration and Shock profiles.
10. Maintains and installs environmental test chambers, mechanical and electrical test equipment and makes repairs to equipment as required.
11. Sets up and operates various electronic, mechanical and environmental test equipment.
12. Consults with and advises engineers, product designers, marketing and product line managers and other personnel regarding product testing and possible problems.
13. Originate Equipment Operating Procedures as well as standard Operating Procedures and safety requirements.
14. Makes recommendations for equipment purchases and/or replacement to ensure that equipment is capable of measuring product performance or performing required testing.
15. Functions as a team member and makes recommendations and implements approved changes for cycle time reduction, on-time delivery and continuous improvement.
16. Assists and trains other technicians when required. 

Qualifications Needed:
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with engineering and other internal departments.
• Exhibits ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to work as team member in multitask environment.
• Possesses strong work ethic and is culturally sensitive.
• Good oral communication skills are required to present improvement ideas, communicate test results and problems to internal departments.
• Good written skills required to communicate to prepare test result reports and present equipment or procedure improvement ideas.
• Must have ability to prioritize projects and manage time.
• High school diploma plus two years of college or technical school training in electronics.
• Knowledge of electronic components with minimum of four (4) years of experience as Electronic Test Technician, with equipment trouble-shooting and maintenance experience.
• Previous experience as electronic technician or similar role with good electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Read electrical schematics and sketches for fixtures, tooling and special equipment.
• Create drawings, schematics for fixtures, tooling and special equipment.
• Hands-on experience with electronic testing and circuitry equipment trouble-shoot simple electronic circuits.
• Solve mathematical problems.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel
• Experienced with Microsoft word
• Experienced with Microsoft Access
• Experienced with programing with LabView
• Experienced with programing with Arduino
• Experienced with programing with Python

As a key member of the Engineering Department, 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

Pay scale: $47,500 - $60,000

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.

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.

This role has the following accountabilities:

• 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.

If you have the right experience along with the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed, multi-culture team we want to talk with you.  The right candidate should have the following training and experience:

EDUCATION:

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

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:      

• 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.    

This position is located at the Logan, Utah Ceramics Plant
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