NPI Coordination Engineer

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

This is an opportunity to join the Colorado Springs Technology Center (CSTC) New Product Introduction (NPI) Coordination Engineering team supporting the development of custom products and solutions utilized in Keysight's instruments.

As an integral part of the solutions-oriented CSTC organization, the primary focus of this role is to serve as the focal point for New Product Introduction (NPI) through the Product Lifecycle (PLC) process. The NPI Coordination Engineer will work with various internal partners to bring enabling technologies to Keysight applications while driving prototyping schedules to meet critical market windows. There will also be opportunities to participate in New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects in areas of new solution development, coordination, implementation, and qualification.

* Serve as a primary point of contact for R&D partners and NPI communications.
* Facilitate PLC for various NPIs which includes checkpoint milestones and supporting documents.
* Ensure partner requirements are understood and communicated to all affected areas.
* Work collaboratively with R&D, engineering, and supply chain teams to create NPI project
schedules, prototype build plans, budget, and resource commitments.
* Perform cost and scenario analyses to estimate product costs, risks, and options.
* Facilitate a cadence for regular project status review meetings and escalate key issues/project
risks in a timely manner.
* Setup products in manufacturing infrastructure to ensure a smooth production transition.
* Ensure manufacturing capability and capacity exists to meet partner's mature forecast.
* Participate in development of technology roadmaps in response to future partners' needs.
* Find efficiencies and optimizations across multiple programs and projects through continuous
improvement of the PLC/NPI processes.
* Lead, coordinate, and participate in NTIs where new technical solutions are being developed to
meet challenging future product needs.
* Serve as a first-level technical consultant of new R&D inquiry relative to CSTC's capabilities.

Job Qualifications

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or technical-centric disciplines.
* Familiarity with Project/Program Management concept and tools is preferred.
* Proficient with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word.
* Experience with CAD and business database.

Critical Skills and Attributes

* Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and the ability to
communicate effectively and clearly with both technical and non-technical team members.
* Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and a focus on team achievements.
* Ability to view issues from a system-level as well as from multiple perspectives to drive critical
decisions in a timely manner.
* Solid technical background to learn and understand technical challenges and communicate them
effectively with our R&D partners.
* Proactive mindset in time-sensitive and typically ambiguous situations.
* Effective negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and facilitation skills.
* Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams including marketing, engineering, operations,
production, and supply chain.
* Effective in managing and monitoring budget metrics according to the project plan for materials,
equipment, resources, etc.
* Self-driven with excellent organization skills, detailed-oriented, self-discipline, and an acute
sense of urgency.
* Positive attitude with focus on team achievements.
* Efficient in time-management and effectively handle multiple projects in parallel.

Pay Rate:

USD $62,510.00 - USD $104,180.00 Year

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

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