10653566
Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Direct Hire
Start: ASAP


REQUIRED
BS degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
Minimum of five years in of relevant experience in an electrical/electronic product design role either leading or supporting new product development and product maintenance
Thorough understanding of basic electronics
Experience with some or all of the following: battery cell technology, motors and motor controls, power conversion, and Programmable Logic Arrays
Working knowledge of computer languages: Assembly and C.
Experience with analog circuit simulation and tools (SPICE, SABER, HSPICE)
Working knowledge of OrCAD
Excellent problem-solving skills for complex electronic systems
Ability to test and troubleshoot designs at various stages of completion
Experience with high volume manufacturing and inline testing and related fixturing
Understanding of thermal dynamics; strong mechanical skills
Understanding of FCC compliance issues is beneficial
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all departments within the organization
Organized, focused and detail oriented while successfully managing multiple projects
Ability to apply gained knowledge across multiple applications
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to travel nationally and internationally quarterly, and to work onsite for up to two weeks at a time

RESPONSIBILITIES
Apply electrical/electronic engineering knowledge to the design and development of new power tools that are robust to manufacturing variation and customer use, as well as changes and enhancements to existing products
Solve complex engineering problems at the component through system level; perform risk analysis and provide electrical engineering and technical support for new products; and be responsible for design modifications as required
Provide constructive feedback in design reviews, give recommendations on product design systems, and prepare reports of test results and makes recommendations for product improvements
Coordinate and qualify the selection of motor, motor suppliers, motor technologies, and battery cells, necessary to achieve product specifications in terms of power/weight ratio, run time and durability while paying attention to cost drivers
Ensure motor selections are qualified and tested according to project specification, regulatory requirements and meet target cost
Develop technical specifications for batteries and chargers. Work with laboratory to ensure the company has capabilities to verify that product meets specifications
Support new and/or modified cell and/or battery pack designs to assure proper qualification before implementation including regulatory, electrical and mechanical performance
Stay abreast of current and new technologies and suppliers in Li-Ion battery industry
Development of hardware/software necessary to insure proper operation and safety thresholds of power tools area achieved
Coordinate and insure appropriate manufacturing and assembly techniques are employed at chosen suppliers (qualifying and selecting suppliers internationally)