Electrical Engineer -Embedded

Job Description:

Our client is a fast-growing world leader in Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Accessories, and Hand Tools. The Company is committed to accelerating the transformation of these industries through superior environmentally friendly cordless technology. They are recognized worldwide for its deep heritage and cordless product platforms of superior quality, outstanding performance, safety, productivity, and compelling innovation.

The Electrical Engineer II will lead the hardware design and implementation of embedded power electronics for battery-powered products, with a focus on power conversion and motor control. You will work through the product development process in a team environment interacting with cross-functional stakeholders such as hardware, firmware, product development, and test engineers. This position will sit onsite in South Carolina.

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C and C++ for power electronics applications.
• Implement and optimize firmware for systems such as power stations, power sources, and USB-based power delivery applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture, interfaces, and performance requirements.
• Develop control algorithms for power conversion systems (e.g., AC/DC, DC/DC converters, inverters).
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware and hardware integration issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and system validation testing.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including prototyping, testing, certification, and production.
• Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency.
• Maintain version control and documentation for firmware projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers, embedded architectures, and real-time systems.
• Experience with power electronics, including power conversion topologies and control systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and USB.
• Experience with debugging tools and embedded development environments.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality engineering practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Experience with USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) or similar power management protocols.
• Knowledge of RTOS.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP) techniques.
• Experience with battery management systems (BMS) and energy storage solutions.
• Understanding of EMC/EMI considerations in power electronics design.
• Exposure to safety and compliance standards for power systems.