Electrical Engineer - Product Development

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits for new products and product enhancements.
• Participate in the development of electromechanical systems including rotary motion devices, sensors, and control systems.
• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot motor control and feedback systems.
• Develop schematics, electrical architectures, test plans, and engineering documentation.
• PCB design, component selection, prototype development, and product testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing personnel, quality engineers, and customers to develop innovative solutions.
• Build, test, and evaluate prototypes in laboratory and production environments.
• Analyze performance data and recommend design improvements.
• Participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, and problem-solving activities.
• Support transition of products from development into manufacturing.
• Contribute to project planning, technical risk assessment, and product development activities.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, tools, and product performance.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge Of:
• Electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Electronics testing and troubleshooting techniques.
• Electromechanical systems and motion control concepts.
• Engineering problem-solving methodologies.
• Technical documentation and engineering change processes.
• Ability To:
• Design and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Learn new technologies and apply them to practical engineering challenges.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Communicate technical information clearly and professionally.
• Balance multiple priorities and execute projects effectively.
• Take ownership of assignments and deliver results.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Analog circuit design.
• Digital circuit design.
• Motor control systems.
• PCB design and development.
• PCB layout tools.
• Embedded software or firmware development.
• MATLAB, Simulink, or similar engineering analysis tools.
• Closed-loop control systems.
• Encoder, resolver, optical, magnetic, or Hall-effect sensing technologies.
• Aerospace, defense, industrial automation, robotics, or motion control applications.
• Technical project leadership.

Education and Experience

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree is a plus but not required.
• Experience:
• We value demonstrated engineering capability more than a specific number of years of experience.
• Qualified candidates may have developed relevant skills through:
• Professional engineering positions.
• Internships or cooperative education programs.
• Academic research projects.
• University capstone or senior design projects.
• Robotics competitions or engineering clubs.
• Military technical experience.
• Maker projects, personal engineering projects, or entrepreneurial activities.
• Product development work in aerospace, defense, industrial, automotive, robotics, or related industries.

Who Should Apply?

• This role may be a great fit if you:
• Love designing, building, testing, and improving products.
• Have built hardware, robots, control systems, electronics, vehicles, drones, or other technical projects.
• Enjoy solving difficult technical problems and figuring out how things work.
• Want to work on products that combine electronics, mechanics, sensing, and motion control.
• Are looking for an opportunity to grow into technical leadership or engineering management.
• Want to make a visible impact on products and projects rather than being a small part of a large organization.
• Are motivated by ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

Why Join BEI Precision?

• At BEI Precision, engineers work on challenging products that operate in demanding environments where precision, reliability, and performance matter.
• As part of Arxis, we embrace a culture built around:
• Dream Big
• Have Fun
• Get Stuff Done
• Our management philosophy emphasizes Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment, giving engineers the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact.

Living in Central Arkansas

• BEI Precision is located in Maumelle, Arkansas, part of the Greater Little Rock metropolitan area.
• The Little Rock region offers many of the advantages of larger cities, while maintaining an exceptional quality of life:
• Affordable housing and cost of living.
• Short commute times and low traffic congestion.
• Access to excellent outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping.
• Growing technology, aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
• Family-friendly communities and excellent recreational amenities.
• Easy access to national travel through Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.
• A strong balance between career opportunity and lifestyle.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work primarily on-site at the Maumelle facility.
• Ability to use laboratory and testing equipment.
• Ability to inspect and work with electronic assemblies and small components.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, prototype, and manufacturing environments.