SoundOff Signal
Electrical Engineer II
SoundOff Signal, Hudsonville, Michigan, United States, 49426
We develop products to help protect those that serve our communities. This role is part of the Product Development Electrical Engineering Team. This role is responsible for electrical hardware aspects of product development and system integration while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams. The role is involved in the PCBA development process including specifications, circuit design and schematic capture, verification, and validation through to product launch.
Demonstrates SoundOff Signal's Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
Participate in electronic hardware design reviews with program teams.
Responsible for circuit design including:
High power LED including optical and thermal characteristics
High current switching circuitry
Linear and switching power supply
Digital processing designs (MCU's to MPU's)
Analog electronics, circuit simulation, WCC
Inter-processer communication interfaces and buses (e.g., LIN, CAN, USB, etc.)
Responsible for electrical hardware design for products throughout the development lifecycle - from ideation through production.
Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Solve issues and implement changes using Corrective Actions and Engineering Change Requests/Notices.
Complete assigned project work on time, and to specifications including schematic, PCB layout of prototypes, analysis, cost reductions and feasibility.
Responsible for EMC and transient protection design and testing.
Coordinate verification and validation of products through internal and external testing facilities (DVP&R) and utilize results to drive continuous improvements.
Understand and account for product, customer, and regulatory requirements in design work.
Develop concepts, drawings, charts, or other project/ design documentation.
Document engineering work in compliance with ISO quality requirements.
Works with EE lab technicians and PCB designers to coordinate prototypes and produce robust and high-quality electrical designs.
Communicate and coordinate with other departments, customers, and suppliers to resolve open issues.
Read and follow SoundOff Signal Work Instructions
Other duties as assigned
Must Have:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
3+ years of electrical engineering experience.
Relevant engineering experience to essential job functions with schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation software experience. (preferred experience in Altium Designer and LTSpice).
Strong problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills
Effective time management skills
An ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously
An ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.
An ability to work well in an engineering team with a collocated production environment.
Proficiency in the basic Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.
Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking software.
Team player with practical, hands-on experience and aptitude.
Nice to Have:
Technical training, i.e., SAE lighting requirements, SAE vehicle specifications, automotive OEM requirements, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
Experience with electronic assembly and PCBA design for manufacturing.
Experience working with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking software.
Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate and/or reach throughout an entire shift.
Must be able to handle and work with small parts
Mostly office environment, occasional light manufacturing environment
Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting
Some level of domestic and/or international travel may be required
Hybrid work location (mixture of onsite and offsite days in a week).
Primarily normal business hours with the ability to occasionally flex hours.
Salary Description
$75,000 - $95,000 annually based on experience
Demonstrates SoundOff Signal's Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
Participate in electronic hardware design reviews with program teams.
Responsible for circuit design including:
High power LED including optical and thermal characteristics
High current switching circuitry
Linear and switching power supply
Digital processing designs (MCU's to MPU's)
Analog electronics, circuit simulation, WCC
Inter-processer communication interfaces and buses (e.g., LIN, CAN, USB, etc.)
Responsible for electrical hardware design for products throughout the development lifecycle - from ideation through production.
Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Solve issues and implement changes using Corrective Actions and Engineering Change Requests/Notices.
Complete assigned project work on time, and to specifications including schematic, PCB layout of prototypes, analysis, cost reductions and feasibility.
Responsible for EMC and transient protection design and testing.
Coordinate verification and validation of products through internal and external testing facilities (DVP&R) and utilize results to drive continuous improvements.
Understand and account for product, customer, and regulatory requirements in design work.
Develop concepts, drawings, charts, or other project/ design documentation.
Document engineering work in compliance with ISO quality requirements.
Works with EE lab technicians and PCB designers to coordinate prototypes and produce robust and high-quality electrical designs.
Communicate and coordinate with other departments, customers, and suppliers to resolve open issues.
Read and follow SoundOff Signal Work Instructions
Other duties as assigned
Must Have:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
3+ years of electrical engineering experience.
Relevant engineering experience to essential job functions with schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation software experience. (preferred experience in Altium Designer and LTSpice).
Strong problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills
Effective time management skills
An ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously
An ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.
An ability to work well in an engineering team with a collocated production environment.
Proficiency in the basic Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.
Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking software.
Team player with practical, hands-on experience and aptitude.
Nice to Have:
Technical training, i.e., SAE lighting requirements, SAE vehicle specifications, automotive OEM requirements, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
Experience with electronic assembly and PCBA design for manufacturing.
Experience working with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking software.
Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate and/or reach throughout an entire shift.
Must be able to handle and work with small parts
Mostly office environment, occasional light manufacturing environment
Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting
Some level of domestic and/or international travel may be required
Hybrid work location (mixture of onsite and offsite days in a week).
Primarily normal business hours with the ability to occasionally flex hours.
Salary Description
$75,000 - $95,000 annually based on experience