Positions Available - Electrical Design Engineer Front-End Systems

Elkhart, IN

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
- Microprocessors, DSP, FPGA, memory, clocks, etc.
- Ethernet, UART, USB, I8S, I2C, SPI, etc.
- 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 EMC - EN55032, EN55103, EN61000, etc.
- 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.

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.

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.

Normal office setting, except when traveling

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