Electrical Engineer I

HED is an industry leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and application of innovative vehicle controls, displays, and telematics systems for on- and off-highway vehicle OEMs. Our application development tools, and engineering services enable OEMs flexibility and easy configurability to create customized vehicle control systems.

As an Electrical Engineer at HED, Inc., you will be instrumental in designing and developing controllers and displays for both on-highway and off-highway applications. You will work alongside a dynamic team to create innovative electrical solutions that enhance vehicle performance and user experience. This role serves both the development of next-generation products and sustainment of current products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Schematic Capture: Develop and document electrical schematics for controllers and displays implementing microcontrollers, microprocessors, and application specific I/O.
• Circuit Simulation: Utilize simulation tools to model and analyze circuit behavior, optimizing designs for performance and reliability.
• PCB Layout: Collaborate in the layout design of printed circuit boards (PCB), ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Design Validation: Conduct thorough design validation processes, including lab testing and formal qualification to ensure product reliability and safety.
• Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electrical components seamlessly into larger systems.  Partner with Manufacturing to ensure designs support cost and manufacturing labor targets.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, project reports, and engineering change orders.
• Sustaining Engineering: Support sustaining engineering efforts through root-cause analysis of field returns, implementation of corrective actions, and design updates to address component obsolescence.
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in electrical engineering, particularly in automotive applications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Hardware Engineering Manager

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

    Education

• BS Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

    Experience

• Zero to Five years of relevant experience

    Skills

• Technical Skills:
  • Familiarity with CAD software used for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., OrCAD, Altium)
  • Basic knowledge of electrical design principles
  • Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)
  • Experience operating and utilizing lab equipment to analyze circuits such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and multimeters.
  • Experience working with wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are a strong plus
  • Experience working with power electronics a strong plus
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot electrical systems effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to facilitate collaboration with team members.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to project goals. Takes personal accountability for project performance.

    Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication
• Highly organized
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to think critically
• Able to effectively present information
• Self-motivated and flexible with an ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Able to participate in and influence cross-functional teams
• Able to think and understand quickly; highly motivated to continue learning
• Able to estimate engineering hours and resources to assigned project activity
• Able to manage projects to quality, cost, and delivery targets

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Infrequent travel to a customer’s location may be required and may include factory or test environments. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those, an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Sound Interesting? Apply now!

Email your resume to adankmeyer@hedcontrols.com