Senior Electrical Engineer
Watchfire · Danville, IL · Today
EngineeringFull-time
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electronic systems including digital, firmware, and power circuits
- Own schematic development, component selection, and PCB design reviews
- Lead hardware development from concept through validation and production release
- Troubleshoot complex system and board-level issues; drive root cause analysis
- Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on product development
- Support new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, and production ramp
- Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to improve cost, quality, and yield
- Evaluate and implement component changes related to supply chain or obsolescence
- Create and maintain engineering documentation (schematics, BOMs, test plans)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of hardware design experience in a product development environment
- Strong background in digital design
- Ability to write embedded firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs
- Experience with PCB design tools (Altium preferred)
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment and hardware debugging
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver results
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Experience
- LED display systems, outdoor electronics, or high-reliability products
- Embedded systems and hardware/firmware integration
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company
- Paid Life/ADD
- Voluntary Life/ADD
- Dependent Life/ADD
- 401k with Employer Match
- Vacation
- Personal Time
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Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company
- Paid Life/ADD
- Voluntary Life/ADD
- Dependent Life/ADD
- 401k with Employer Match
- Vacation
- Personal Time
Pay
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