Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

Seeking an experienced electrical engineer.

Design & Prototyping:

• Design and develop PCBs and circuits for LED lighting fixtures and DC‑DC LED drivers
• Design and develop controllers using the latest industry microcontrollers (STM
  32, Atmel, TI, and others).
• Develop electronic test fixtures (bed‑of‑nails) and write hardware test procedures
• Create and maintain wiring and assembly documents for the production floor
• Use standard lab probing and troubleshooting test equipment
• Build and test prototype hardware
• Review PCB layouts and coordinate with contract manufacturers
• Research electronic parts and work with sourcing

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Become a technical resource for internal departments or external end‑users
• Collaborate with the engineering team, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and product managers, to ensure successful project outcomes
• Document research findings, design specifications, and test results
• Organize and maintain engineering lab space(s)
• Organize and maintain digital component libraries and physical inventory for R&D
• International travel, approximately 5 days per year

Email:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience
• Experience with Altium Designer, or comparable schematic capture software
• Experience with hands‑on soldering, assembling, and debugging electronics
• Experience with microcontrollers and firmware development
• Experience with DC‑DC converters, LED drivers, or related hardware
• Familiarity with machine vision software tools and libraries (e.g., OpenCV) a plus
• Familiarity with Solid Works or other 3D mechanical CAD software a plus

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Self‑starting with ability to work independently
• Good organizational and time management skills

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and personal/sick days
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• Flexible work hours and a collaborative work environment

Exaktera brings together world‑class brands in lasers, LEDs, and optical systems delivering reliable, high‑performance solutions to OEMs and end‑users worldwide. In industrial, medical and machine vision markets, our technologies power progress where light matters most. With a global footprint and deep technical expertise, Exaktera provides customers with a single, trusted partner for advanced optical components, systems, and enclosures. Our brands combine decades of engineering excellence with proven application knowledge, ensuring the highest performance, reliability, and value.