Electrical Engineer

Advanced Illumination•Rochester, VT

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Advanced Illumination is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing and developing PCBs and circuits for LED lighting fixtures and DC-DC LED drivers, as well as controllers using the latest microcontrollers. The engineer will also be responsible for developing electronic test fixtures, creating production documentation, and using standard lab equipment for testing and troubleshooting. Collaboration with internal departments and external end-users is key, as is documenting research, design specifications, and test results. The role also includes organizing engineering lab space and digital/physical component libraries. Occasional international travel (approx. 5 days/year) is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 5 years’ work experience
Experience with Altium Designer, or comparable schematic capture software
Experience with hands-on soldering, assembling, and debugging electronics
Experience with microcontrollers and firmware development
Experience with DC-DC converters, LED drivers, or related hardware
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Self-starting with ability to work independently
Good organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with machine vision software tools and libraries (e.g., OpenCV)
Familiarity with SolidWorks or other 3D mechanical CAD software

Responsibilities

Design and develop PCBs and circuits for LED lighting fixtures and DC-DC LED drivers
Design and develop controllers using the latest industry microcontrollers (STM32, Atmel, Ti, and others)
Develop electronic test fixtures (bed-of nails) and write hardware test procedures
Create and maintain wiring and assembly documents for production floor
Use standard lab probing and troubleshooting test equipment
Build and test prototype hardware
Review PCB layouts and coordinate with contract manufacturers
Research electronic parts and work with sourcing
Become a technical resource for internal departments or external end-users
Collaborate with the engineering team, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and product managers, to ensure successful project outcomes
Document research findings, design specifications, and test results
Organize and maintain engineering lab space(s)
Organize and maintain digital component libraries and physical inventory for R&D