Electronics & Controls Product Development Engineer

Description

Want a fulfilling job while working for a Great Place to Work certified company? Looking for opportunities to grow in your position and enhance your craft? Do you enjoy working with a team, where your opinions and ideas are strongly valued? Lift your life by joining Harmar Mobility, where our purpose is to lift lives within our team, among our network of dealers, and in our communities across the nation. We manufacture mobility device lifts for vehicles and accessibility products to help those with mobility difficulties enjoy their independence and continue to make meaningful memories, whether they’re at home or on the road.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Controls & Electronics Product Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge electronic systems, contributing to the creation of next-generation products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electronic systems, including sensors, controllers, and communication modules.
• Design electronic circuits, select components, and create PCB layouts while working with embedded systems.
• Utilize design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer, MATLAB) to bring concepts to life.
• Apply PCBA accelerated stress testing methods, such as HALT, Burn-In, Temperature, ESD, EMI, and EMC testing.
• Develop and test prototypes to ensure reliability, functionality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical challenges during development and testing phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and product engineers, to integrate electronic controls and components with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining electronics for mobility and access equipment. Specific responsibilities include definition, documentation, prototyping, testing and debugging, qualification, and release to production of reliable and cost-effective electronic solutions
• Evaluate and optimize product concepts for function (e.g., fit, function, interference, etc.), manufacturability, packaging and material handling
• Generate product prototypes, perform product testing and ensure that products function properly, meet specifications, and timing objectives
• Develop and evaluate cost analysis for new and modified product concepts from design through production launch to maximize product value. Assist in the process of bringing the product to mass production
• Work on special projects as assigned such as evaluating competitive product, new processes and technologies
• Provides Technical support in solving electronic product quality problems with existing products
• Improve the electronics development process, to guarantee the quality, improve the time-to-market and increase the efficiency
• Responsible to meet electrical safety compliance requirements (FDA, CE, UL, NEC, FCC and others) and coordinate product compliance testing
• Work on selection and standardization of key components
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in leading electronic system design and development.
• Expertise in electronic circuit design, component selection, PCB layout, and embedded systems.
• Proficient in design and simulation tools, with hands-on experience in Altium Designer and MATLAB.
• In-depth knowledge of PCBA stress testing methods and industry compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges effectively.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  
  

Requirements

• History of working independently and as a member of a team under time and resource constraints is required
• Experience indicating strong planning/organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects, multi-task and set priorities
• Evidence of strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions for a smooth workflow in a fast paced product development environment
• Effective interpersonal skills, especially communications, exhibiting ability to express ideas precisely, persuasively and effectively
• Ability to specify, evaluate and select appropriate electrical/electronic components
• Have experience working in a design team interfacing with customers, suppliers, and technical resources outside the company
• Be familiar with firmware/hardware interactions and compliance issues
  
  

Work Experience/Education

• 6 years’ experience working in a controls and electronics design engineering role
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic engineering required
  
  

Harmar Mobility is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.