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As a leading worldwide provider of navigation devices and wearable technology, our focus is on developing, designing and supporting superior products. Our advanced technology promotes performance, safety and ease of use in every market we serve. That makes us an engineering and technology company with a keen focus on recruiting talent in those fields. But the same vertical integration business model that keeps all design and manufacturing processes in-house also gives us the incentive to hire top performers from different backgrounds, including operations, finance and accounting, information technology, sales, marketing and communications.   At Garmin, you do more as a design engineer than sit at a desk working on schematics. You create. You build. You DESIGN. From building printed circuit board layouts to working with various equipment (multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes and more), you will design and build prototypes, solder and develop your own tests to help us with our ultimate goal – to create products that solve complex problems and make people’s lives safer, healthier and more enjoyable.   We are looking for a full-time Senior Design Engineer at our office in Santa Barbara, CA.  In this role you will be responsible for working closely with software engineering and processor manufacturing to turn on new processors. You’ll also be responsible for partnering with mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and software engineering to ensure robust designs and appropriate testability. Other essential functions include: Collaborates and adds value through participation in design reviews, providing comments on electrical design aspects and other engineering areas Evaluates new technologies as they apply to existing functions Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Design Engineers (1 & 2) Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies  Independently determines general approach and specific solutions to technical problems  Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate Direct and coordinate manufacture of prototypes     Qualifications   Qualified candidates possess a Master of Science Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience OR Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from a four-year college or university AND a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Demonstrated ability with application of design standards and procedures to develop moderately complex analog, digital and/or RF designs including simulations, schematics, PCB layouts and evaluation   Anthony Altemoos

Description   If cars are your thing, Garmin has your team. The worldwide leader in satellite navigation is making inroads in automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer). This quickly expanding, award-winning market includes a broad range of in-vehicle electronics, including infotainment and telematics systems, navigation software, location-based services, smart cameras and instrument clusters. We’re looking for self-motivated, confident and passionate engineers to help us deliver our intuitive media experience and other exciting in-car technologies to auto manufacturers around the globe.   We are looking for a full time Senior Software Engineer who is interested in programming C++ in an embedded environment as well as to provide technical leadership and project planning for software development for the next generation of navigation and infotainment systems at our location in Diamond Bar, CA.   In addition to serving as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development projects or acting as a Team Lead in software development in C++, Auto OEM Software Engineers will design and/or review architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality.  Candidates for this role should possess a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the fields noted above AND a minimum of 5 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience plus a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule.   Anthony Altemoos  

A Process Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for applying knowledge of engineering, mathematics, science, and computer sciences to identify, analyze, and solve complex wafer fabrication issues. Using problem-solving skills and engineering know-how your tasks will include implementing, troubleshooting, maintaining and improving the process by which integrated circuits are fabricated.   Job Duties:   Resolving production operating problems, developing and performing experiments to improve product yield and assure product quality. Performing process recipe set-up and optimization on assigned tool sets while determining methods to reduce manufacturing costs. Working in a cross-functional capacity with other departments, you will be challenged with improving the capabilities of processing equipment and the output of super-advanced chips. Working closely with our foundry partners to successfully transfer esoteric process engineering concepts and developing them into production protocols. Bruce Riley

Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist Technical Operations San Francisco, Palo Alto & Pittsburgh You will be joining a world-class team of pioneers that is enabling a revolution in safe and efficient transportation. Aurora’s mission is to bring the benefits of self-driving technology to as many people as quickly and safely as possible.    Each day, we experience the thrill of being on the front lines, testing revolutionary technology. We optimize operations for thousands of tests to ensure safety and provide valuable feedback to engineers that improves our product. If you thrive in an environment that changes everyday and love constantly learning, Aurora may be the place for you!   Responsibilities Thoroughly understand how our self-driving technology works. Stay on top of countless daily changes, both big and small Safely operate test vehicles for up to 10 hours a day to evaluate and help improve our technology. Consistently make exceptional judgment calls Build processes & systems from scratch Share detailed feedback on our technology & top priorities with engineers and managers Be the voice of Aurora to self-driving enthusiasts & curious onlookers   Essential Exceptional critical thinking. No roadmap exists. We create it together each day. Willingness to always be learning and excited to learn everyday. Safety first focus Ability to monitor alpha software on a laptop and type in a moving vehicle for extended periods of time Strong communication skills, both verbal and written & attention to detail Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend work, not always planned far in advance. Overtime is required. Up to 25% travel Your office is the vehicle. Expect to spend at least 80% of your time in our vehicles   Desirable Proven record of success thriving in a team setting 2-4 years experience in operations, technology, robotics, or automotive field. Does not need to be direct industry experience  Passion for vehicles and/or vehicle maintenance experience Expertise in vehicle technology -- for instance, Solar Racing team member   This is a full time, non-exempt position with Aurora.   Jason Cameron Team C Team Charlie