Senior Electrical/Firmware Engineer
Senior Electrical/Firmware Engineer
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Job Description
At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Electrical/Firmware Engineer to lead the electrical/firmware design and integration of new products with a strong emphasis on firmware-enabled control architectures. This role is central to our New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts ensuring that our next-generation products are reliable manufacturable and performance-optimized.
You will work cross-functionally with mechanical and manufacturing teams to bring new products from concept to production. This role also includes mentoring junior engineers and shaping the future of our electrical engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the electrical design and development of new products through all development phases: concept design prototyping validation production ramp and sustaining.
Architect and implement electrical systems that integrate sensors power systems and embedded control systems.
Create prototypes to facilitate early testing and demonstration of new product concepts
Recommend electronic component selection including but not limited to: microcontrollers radios sensors batteries battery chargers displays switching regulators MOSFETs etc.
Define UX specifications and capabilities such that they can be successfully implemented by hardware and firmware design.
Conduct design reviews DFMEAs and risk assessments to ensure product reliability and compliance.
Interface with contract manufacturers and suppliers to support design for manufacture and design for testing and resolve production issues.
Develop and maintain detailed documentation including schematics BOMs test plans and validation reports.
Work to reduce product eBOM cost by implementing cost-effective solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to electrical engineering team members.
Stay current with emerging technologies in power electronics embedded systems and product development best practices.
Contribute to inventions and YETI intellectual property portfolio
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
Greater than 8 years of experience in electrical engineering with at least 3 years in a principal or lead role.
Proven experience in NPI environments taking products from concept to mass production at scale like YETIs most popular products on the market today
Strong background in analog/digital circuit design power systems embedded systems and Battery powered products
Experience with firmware development and close collaboration with firmware teams.
Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium Designer OrCAD) and simulation tools.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance (FCC CE UL) and product safety standards.
Excellent communication leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to travel for on-site support at factories in Asia
Preferred:
Experience with thermoelectric systems or thermal management technologies.
Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners.
Familiarity with PLM systems and Agile development processes.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes logic analyzers etc.).
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Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
