Electrical and Controls Engineer

An international leader in aviation

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information on the division:

Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek's centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.

With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.

What we offer?

* Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth

* A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product

* Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off

* 9 paid holidays

* A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision

* Coverage for Domestic Partnerships

* Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts

* Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options

* Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

* Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match

* Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings

* Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program

* Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)

* Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs

* A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary:

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Livonia, MI engineering team. In this role, you will translate customer requirements into robust electrical designs for the precision ball screws, actuators, and flywheels that power critical commercial aerospace and defense programs. You will own the full design lifecycle - from concept and prototyping through testing, design-for-manufacturability analysis, and product release - while partnering with vendors, the shop floor, and program teams to move designs from prototype to production.

The ideal candidate brings strong CAD proficiency and electrical engineering depth, a project management mindset, and a "do what it takes" approach to solving complex problems in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Main responsibilities:

* Review customer documents and translate requirements into electrical designs.

* Design, prototype, test, and evaluate subunits and systems; iterate as needed.

* Conduct design-for-manufacturability and lifecycle analyses.

* Write Work Instructions.

* Release product designs, document changes, and communicate updates.

* Write technical specifications and design criteria based on client needs.

* Monitor and integrate current/new technologies to enhance solutions.

* Select, recommend, and document material/component choices.

* Work with shop floor to troubleshoot problems.

* Liaise with vendors to communicate technical and scheduling requirements.

* Manage multiple projects, tracking milestones using MS Project and other tools.

* Create designs using CAD and other computer-aided software.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in…