Job Description

Electrical Engineer - Brainerd, MN

Full Time / Direct Hire - Open Salary Range, Based on Experience

Seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in electrical engineering (EE), firmware development, product design, manufacturing, and IoT systems. This role requires a hands-on problem solver who can take products from concept to production while integrating cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will work across multiple engineering disciplines to design, develop, and optimize innovative solutions for our IoT-enabled products.

Electrical Engineering & Firmware Development:

• Design and develop PCBs, circuit layouts, and power management systems for IoT devices.
• Develop and optimize firmware for embedded systems, focusing on real-time processing and low-power operation.
• Work with wireless communication protocols (LoRa, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, NB-IoT, etc.).
• Debug and test hardware and firmware to ensure optimal performance.

Product Design & Development:

• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Optimize product design for functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with mechanical to integrate electronics into enclosures with considerations for thermal, environmental, and durability constraints.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications (FCC, CE, UL, etc.).

Manufacturing & Production Support:

• Work closely with manufacturers department and suppliers to bring designs into mass production.
• Define testing procedures, quality control measures, and production validation processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing defects to improve yield and reliability.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, assembly drawings, and process documentation.

IoT System Integration & Connectivity:

• Design IoT-enabled products with cloud connectivity and edge processing capabilities.
• Integrate IoT devices with platforms, APIs, and mobile applications.
• Work on OTA firmware updates, remote diagnostics, and security for IoT deployments.
• Collaborate with software engineers to develop data pipelines and real-time monitoring dashboards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware design, firmware development, and product engineering.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++, Python, and Basic based firmware development.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design (KiCad, Diptrace).
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication standards and sensor integration.
• Experience working with IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT, etc.).
• Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) best practices.
• Understanding of industrial and consumer electronics product lifecycles.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with low-power design and battery optimization.
• Knowledge of machine learning at the edge and AI-driven IoT applications.
• Experience with mobile app and cloud API integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced product development environment.

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