What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Global Power Products?
About the Company: Global Power Products is a leading provider of accessible, safe, and dependable solutions for power protection and metering. We specialize in the design and manufacture of transfer switches, whole house surge suppression, and commercial power metering.
About the Role: As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and components. You will lead projects, provide technical expertise, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, proven experience in project management, and a passion for innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of electrical systems, including mixed signal analog and digital electronics through the entire process from concept, system design, schematic capture, layout, sample fabrication, testing, and release.
- Conduct thorough analysis and testing to ensure the functionality, reliability, and safety of electrical systems and components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales / marketing, mechanical engineers, software / firmware engineers, product designers, and production teams to integrate designs and features into products and product production lines.
- Produce regulatory documentation and assist with regulatory submissions for products under development.
- Design test & programming fixtures for new product releases.
- Work collaboratively with junior engineers to provide technical guidance and mentorship, assisting in their professional development.
- Provide technical guidance to consumer relations team when technical questions arise from the field.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on embedded systems circuit design, PCB layout, and manufacturing.
Required Skills:
- Proven track record of successfully leading electrical engineering projects from concept to production.
- Experience with high and low voltage analog and digital circuit design.
- Experience with different wireless communication modules; cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc.
- Experience with communication protocols such as I2C and SPI, Serial, Ethernet etc.
- Strong proficiency in PCB CAD software (e.g., Eagle, Altium Designer, KiCAD) and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB).
- Experience operating lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and developing products to meet those requirements.
- Self-driven and able to handle projects independently.
- Experience in failure and root cause analysis.
- Experience working in power management is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working in power management is a plus.
Pay range and compensation package:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Flexible work hours
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Equal Opportunity Statement: Global Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Joining Global Power Products means becoming part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of electrical engineering and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in joining our team.