Electrical Engineer

Advanced Illumination•Rochester, VT

139d•Hybrid

About The Position

Exaktera is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their 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, using lab equipment for testing and troubleshooting, building and testing prototypes, reviewing PCB layouts, and coordinating with contract manufacturers. Additionally, the role requires researching electronic parts, working with sourcing, and acting as a technical resource for internal departments and external users. Collaboration with software engineers, mechanical engineers, and product managers is essential, as is documenting research, design specifications, and test results. The engineer will also be responsible for organizing the engineering lab space and maintaining digital component libraries and physical inventory. Occasional international travel (approximately 5 days per 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) a plus
Familiarity with SolidWorks or other 3D mechanical CAD software a plus

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