Location :
Madison, WI / Hybrid Remote
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Lead, manage, or contribute to a team for design and development projects as assigned.
- Develop closed-loop control systems for an industrial environment, including microcontroller-based instrumentation and motor controls.
- Perform circuit design and analysis of low-noise, high-precision analog instrumentation circuits.
- Design high-speed digital processing and communication circuits.
- Design and layout Printed Circuit Boards.
- Work with vendors and purchasing to select electrical components.
- Work with mechanical engineering to develop enclosures and packaging for new products.
- Assist manufacturing by developing test equipment and procedures to verify functionality of products before shipment to customers.
- Support research and development efforts relating to ultrasonic and infrared sensor technologies.
- Ensure products conform to design regulations and requirements for the US and European markets, including but not limited to UL, CE, and RoHS.
- Document product features and functionality.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for R&D initiatives, from concept to prototype development, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Lead cross-functional innovation efforts and manage R&D projects, resource allocation, risk management, and development timelines.
- Collaborate with sales management, mechanical engineering, and executive leadership to define the product roadmap and long-term technology strategy.
- Promote innovation and drive continuous improvement across the R&D team.
- Oversee intellectual property development, including patent filings and competitive technology assessments.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support career progression for engineering staff.
- Contribute to budget planning for R&D, coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the process.
- All other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements :
5 years of design experience in an electronics manufacturing industry.Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in an R&D environment.Experience designing circuit boards for production required.Experience with Altium Designer required.Experience with embedded industrial control systems required.Experience managing the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage concept development, technical validation, and prototyping through product verification, process validation, and transfer to manufacturing.Experience designing or developing products utilizing ultrasonic and / or infrared sensing technologies, including signal processing and system integration.Computer literate - Proficient in Microsoft based systems.Ability to work independently.Excellent communication skills.Compensation : $110-150k base
Travel Requirements :
Minimal, less than 10%
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran's status.
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