What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Western Enterprises?
Who We Are
We are a dynamic engineering team dedicated to designing and developing innovative products for medical and industrial markets. Our work spans analog and digital circuits for handheld measurement and communication devices, supporting both embedded and PC applications. We value cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, working closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, marketing, customers, and suppliers to deliver high-impact solutions.
What You'll Do
- Perform complex engineering and analytical work for new product design and development.
- Develop analog and digital circuits for battery-powered, mobile, and handheld hardware platforms.
- Document designs and changes, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
- Lead or participate in peer design reviews and cross-functional project teams.
- Guide requirements development and contribute to cohesive project requests and specifications.
- Drive qualification test plans, verification, and validation testing to meet regulatory and industry standards.
- Interface with other functional areas and external vendors to expedite product commercialization.
- Mentor junior engineering staff and serve as a sustaining engineer for manufacturing operations.
- Stay ahead of regulatory trends and ensure compliance in product specifications.
- Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to technology strategy development.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or VP of Engineering.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent; graduate degree desired.
- At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Broad expertise in analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation.
- Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium, OrCAD), embedded systems, and programming languages (C, C , C#, VB, LabVIEW, ASM, Linux, Arduino, TI MSP430, NXP i.MX).
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance (UL, CSA, IEC, CE, RoHS, WEEE, REACH, FCC) and relevant standards (UL/EN/IEC 60079-11, 61010).
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and technology innovation skills.
- Behavioral attributes: dedication, team orientation, initiative, creativity, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Leadership capabilities: business acumen, conflict management, and motivation.
- Ability to use various hand tools and test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply).
- Certificates/licenses preferred: Project Management Professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, Professional Engineer; patents in relevant areas desirable.
What You'll Gain
- Opportunity to lead and contribute to innovative product designs impacting medical and industrial markets.
- Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Professional growth through mentoring, project leadership, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Involvement in strategic technology and business initiatives.
- A role that supports continuous improvement, creativity, and technical mastery.
- Exposure to regulatory compliance and industry standards.
- The chance to make a tangible impact on product quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Work in a supportive environment with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- Potential for domestic and international travel, and hands-on experience in both office and laboratory settings.