Lead Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for creative, self-directed individuals who have an aptitude for electronics and firmware, who enjoy collaboration, who love working on innovative products, who want to learn and share, and who want their work to make an impact.In particular, we are looking to hire an Electronics Engineer with a solid background in Hardware development to join our Engineering Department and help strengthen our competency in the areas of smart, and IoT connected tools. RIDGID has a bright future in this space and is looking for motivated individuals to help us design and build the next generation of technology-enabled products.We need individuals who can evaluate new technologies and sensors, and design electronics modules and printed circuit boards as well as developing the firmware to control these modules. The Electronics Engineer needs to be hands-on to make full use of RIDGID s Electronics Lab and prototyping capabilities.We are looking for team players who want to collaborate in a cross-functional environment to design and build new tools and innovative solutions that meet or exceed our customers expectations. Other team members regularly consist of Mechanical and Software Engineers, as well individuals from the Sourcing, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams.If you have a strong interest in electronics, motors, connectivity, the Internet of Things (IoT), and controls, and if you want to play a vital role in the future of one of the most trusted brands in the business, then you ll be a great fitWhy Are We Hiring an Electronics EngineerRIDGID s portfolio of connected products continues to expand, and so does our need for Electrical Engineers and Firmware developers. Connected products require an in-depth understanding of the technologies involved; not only from a capabilities perspective, but also from a size, durability, and cost perspective. With the proliferation of mobile apps and cloud-based solutions, we ll need to stay in-tune with connectivity solutions like Bluetooth, cellular, WIFI, etc. We re looking to hire an Electronics Engineer who can do the hands-on activities of an engineer, but can also help move our professional tools strategy of standardizing controllers and firmware.

, *Requirements - Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create electric and electronic designs for new products using state-of-the-art technology
• Assist in supplier selection for PCBAs and electronic and electric components.
• Collaborate with the Software Engineering team in designing electronics solutions and comm unication protocols that enable mobile apps or cloud solutions (e.g. via Bluetooth, WIFI, or cellular)
• Conduct concept or feasibility studies of new ideas on control logic and other electronics applications. Determine technical principles, assess technology matches, and establish basic design criteria to deliver electronic hardware solutions for new and existing tools.
• Design circuit layouts, select components, and build PCBA prototypes for proof of concept models that meet technical specifications and cost targets.
• Perform cost analysis and cost estimates of proposed PCBAs.
• Select or specify motors for powered tools.
• Closely work with battery manufacturers to define specifications for batteries and chargers. Develop battery test procedures and test fixtures, and conduct qualification testing.
• Develop test plans for electronic circuitry, and perform qualification testing including functional testing, life testing, and stress testing; EMI and IEC testing.
• Develop firmware for corded and cordless power tools.
• Drive projects to timely completion by close collaboration with other functional team members.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor s degree In Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical And Computer Engineering (BSECE) from accredited college or university required.

Bonus Skills

• Related experience in product development of electro-mechanical products desired.
• Experience with firmware development in Visual Studio and/or Eclipse IDE environments.
• Experience working with Bluetooth/BLE, WIFI, or cellular-enabled products.
• Experience with ARM core M0+, M4 and different microcontroller architectures.
• Familiarity with reflow soldering
• Familiarity with PCB Design software like Altium, OrCAD, Allegro and/or Circuit Design Suite

Keyskills :
javacustomer relationslinuxautomationproof of conceptinternet of thingscontinuous improvement facilitationpcb designeclipse idevisual studio