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Hardware Electrical Engineer

Acuity Talent Acquisition

Hardware Electrical Engineer

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Hardware Electrical Engineer 

     

    General Purpose of Job / Summary

    The Hardware Design Engineer is to design and develop electronic controls and systems used in general lighting applications, to act as an in-house electrical expert for solid-state lighting (SSL) electronic components used in various luminaire product designs, and to be responsible for electrical validation testing and agency compliance for new product development process. This position will report to VP of Engineering. The company is a leading luminaire and systems manufacturer for rugged industrial applications.

     

     

    Job Descriptions / Qualifications

    • Perform electrical circuit design, simulation and analysis of electronic circuits, PCB layout, system test and validation to meet technical product and safety requirements.
    • Design and develop microprocessor-based embedded controls systems and RF/wireless control devices.
    • Lead design from concept to production including capturing product requirements, component selections, simulation test, prototype build, validation test, agency approvals, production integration and technical troubleshooting.
    • Coordinate with software teams on design, development, device bring-up and hardware verification.
    • Select and approve most reliable and cost-effective electrical SSL components to be incorporated into luminaire design – including LED lighting engines, drivers, LED modules. Validate electrical requirements.
    • Participate in design and verification efforts, including compliance/standards testing and system compatibility.
    • Engage in all phase of new product development and improving/sustaining activities for existing and installed base products
    • Participate in design reviews and support luminaire product development effort. Work with luminaire design teams to SSL components and validate electrical requirements.
    • Support pre-compliance testing for EMC/EMI compliance and product certification at external certified labs.
    • Verify product designs meet all product requirements for performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and testability.
    • Develop and maintain documentations, test procedures, manuals, etc.
    • Provide technical assistance and support for current products and manufacturing.
    • Address field issues on the existing luminaire systems and support commissioning of new products introduced.

       

       

      Education and Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
    • 5+ years of relevant work experience in product design and development; experience in the lighting industry preferred
    • Capable of creating embedded system design, including block diagram, design schematics, component selection, simulation, analysis, and verification
    • Experience in RF/wireless controls design, wireless communication protocols and hardware interface
    • Experience in power electronics and both switched and linear power supply topology
    • Experience in design of mixed signal circuits (analog and digital), and power circuits used in general lighting and controls applications
    • Experience using hardware design tools such as schematic capture, circuit simulation and board layout tools
    • Experience working with SSL components, such as LED, LED driver and light engine, luminaire control systems, sensors and IoT devices
    • Experience with battery charging circuitry, emergency battery backup systems and solar technology
    • Proficiency in using hardware design validation lab equipment such as oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, function generator, DMM and DC power supplies
    • Able to interface with diagnostic and communication systems and software tools.
    • Hands-on experience of product testing for EMC/EMI compliance
    • Familiar with safety test standards and agency compliance, such as UL, CE, ETL, FCC, etc.
    • A team-player who works well in a collaborative environment
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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