Sr Electrical Engineer

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an electrical engineer to focus on signal and power integrity in the development of cutting-edge, high-density PCBs for hearing aids and accessories. You'll work with ultra-high-performance DSP, low-power micro-miniature assemblies, high-quality audio, and RF communication systems. Collaboration with design, mechanical, and systems teams is key to delivering innovative, high-quality products. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, driving advancements in hearing technology.

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. 

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

 Here’s a video about the people behind Starkey’s groundbreaking innovation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is for an electrical engineer focused on modeling and simulation in the areas of signal and power integrity as they apply to the development and layout of state-of-the-art and high-density flexible, rigid, and hybrid printed circuit boards (PCB) assemblies for hearing aids and hearing aid accessories. The design platforms include ultra-high performance digital signal processing (DSP), ultra-low power consumption, micro-miniature PCB assemblies, high-quality audio, and various RF communication systems. This position requires working closely with design layout, mechanical, electroacoustic, component, systems, quality, and wireless engineers to make design decisions and engineering trade-offs that will produce high-quality hearing aids and accessories. The main goal of this position and all positions at Starkey is to be better today than yesterday, and better tomorrow than today, so that the world may hear.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS 

Conduct Electrical Hardware Design for Signal Integrity and Power Integrity (SiPi) Analysis and Simulations:

• Execute and analyze simulations for products worked on by Electrical Engineering, including but not limited to:
  • Signal Integrity: Maxwell tool, Crosstalk, Timing, Line Impedance, Noise budgets, Ground bounce, etc.
  • Power Integrity: Power Distribution analysis, IR Drop analysis, Capacitor selection, System I/F I/V analysis, etc.
  • ECAD layout tools: Siemens expedition layout, Altium Designer
  • PCB material and vendor datasheets or lab-measured material properties.
• Validate Simulation and Analysis results via hardware lab measurement and characterization
• Document results and findings, review conclusions with the functional team, and update design guidelines when necessary

Create Models for Signal Integrity and Power Integrity simulations:

• Create models for simulations from all feasible sources, including but not limited to:
• Templates imported from external/3rd party sources; Developed from scratch by using component's datasheet; Developed from scratch by basing on lab measurements; Construction analysis; etc.
• Validate Models via hardware lab measurement and characterization
• Catalog, maintain, and upkeep libraries of various Models

Continuous Improvement and upkeep on latest hardware, software, and methodology

• Improve model creation and simulation by document processes and procedures
• Enhance competence of available tools via self, internal, or external training
• Staying abreast of industry trends and new tools by attending conferences and reading relevant papers
• Develop new types of simulation/modeling efforts to expand Electrical PCB/A design in realm of SiPi capability

Perform other duties commensurate with a “senior” engineer role

• Mentor, train, coach, and provide work direction to other engineers, technicians, and interns
• Help drive process improvements by developing and documenting various aspects of the modeling, layout, and simulation
• Perform work with little to no supervision as department subject-matter expert on Electrical PCB/A design in the realm of Signal Integrity Power Integrity
• Prevention and proactive ownership of critical product development and process problems within Electrical Engineering

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.  Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in a product development environment required; analog or digital embedded design preferably in audio.
• Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering with minimum of 7 years of industry experience in a product development environment required; analog or digital embedded design preferably in audio.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of PCB/A materials and component selections.
• Advanced knowledge of signal integrity.
• Advanced knowledge of power integrity.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of DSP technology.
• Advanced working knowledge of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog circuits.
• Intermediate knowledge of acoustics and hearing aid design.
• Advanced proficiency with schematic and layout CAD packages.
• Advanced proficiency with circuit simulation tools.
• Proficiency with printed circuit board analysis software and tools.
• Advanced knowledge of product development best practices (i.e. DFM, DOE, DFMEA, Lean PD, EMC, etc.) required.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities 

• Proficiency with VNAs and Impedance Analyzers.
• Excellent design, troubleshooting, and documentation skills required.
• Proven ability to perform complex engineering analysis and calculations required.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Proficiency with audio analyzers and oscilloscopes required.
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment required.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance to make decisions and report progress required.
• Requires personal communication and conduct skills at a professional level.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership role in projects including ability to provide guidance and direction on the project to less experienced technical personnel required.
• Ability to keep current with new technologies and industry trends required.

This job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors

Salary and Other Compensation:  The target pay range for this position is between $113,960.00 - $149,100.00 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, PTO, 6 paid holidays annually, 2 floater days annually, 1 volunteer service day annually, paid paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. 

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Salary : $113,960 - $149,100