Electrical Design Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Design Engineer - Front-End/Systems is responsible for the design, development, and improvement of new and existing products to meet the needs of our customers. This includes coordinating with internal departments/stakeholders and contractors to define product requirements and development of new products in an efficient fashion, on time and error-free.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create documentation for projects including block diagrams, state diagrams, product descriptions and other required documents per ISO Standards, company policies and/or procedures.
• High speed mixed signal (analog and digital) circuit design
• Analog and digital audio.
• low-voltage SMPS power supplies.
• Circuit simulation - LTSpice or equivalent.
• High speed mixed-signal (analog and digital) PCB layout best practices.
• Design for safety - EN62368 or equivalent.
• Design for reliability - thermal, cooling, etc.
• System design and integration, mechanical packaging, user interfaces, etc.
• Participate in hardware design reviews to ensure that designs are on time, in budget and in line with customers/sales expectations.
• Debug prototypes of new boards, including documentation of test procedures, test specifications, test jigs, etc.
• Create Schematics (and possibly PCBA layouts) for hardware projects, this includes the following:
• Schematic files,
• Bill of Materials (BOM),
• Detailed instructions for layout,
• All necessary files for completed layout of board,
• All necessary files for manufacturing PCB’s & PCBA’s.
• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during and after construction.
• Must be able to perform feasibility studies, design and construct specialized test jigs/fixtures for testing developmental stage items, breadboard specialized circuitry for evaluation and review and interface with suppliers as needed.
• Will verify second source part compatibility via comprehensive testing, train technicians on technical aspects and conduct reverse engineering of competitive products.
• Responsible for the electrical design, development, testing and debugging of circuitry and PCB design using schematic capture software.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies or systems under simulated operating conditions and record results.
• Communicate with design and manufacturing engineers to bring new products from concept to production.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Provide support for customer problems/complaints.
  
  This could be in-house, telephone, on site, etc.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve development problems.
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
• Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
• Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
• Review the work of others within the team and coach as necessary.
• Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
• Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic test equipment, comprehensive understanding of electronic circuitry theory.
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical PCB design for audio and power circuitry.
• Interface with internal and/or contract manufacturers to resolve any production or test issues.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years circuit design experience required.

5 years in audio design is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, meters, and other basic lab equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (Altium).
• Knowledge of embedded systems, hardware, and firmware.
• Knowledge of DSP algorithms and programming methods.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of audio concepts, circuits, embedded systems, PLD programming – all a plus.
• Programming in assembly, C, and C++ on limited basis, such as for new design testing.
• Ability to travel within the US or internationally.
• One year ISO 9001 or QS 9000 work environment a plus.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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