Coastal Source · 3 weeks ago
Engineer - Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Design
Coastal Source is a leader in high-performance outdoor audio and lighting solutions, seeking a dynamic Engineer specializing in electrical, mechanical, or industrial design to join their R&D team in Marathon, Florida. The role involves designing and developing innovative audio and lighting components for outdoor environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring designs meet environmental and electrical requirements.
Responsibilities
Design and develop cutting-edge audio and lighting components for outdoor environments, from concept to production
Work on projects involving low-voltage LED lighting systems and high-fidelity audio amplifier circuits
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contributing expertise across all phases of product development—including prototyping, testing, and refinement
Utilize SolidWorks to draft, model, and visualize innovative designs; proficiency in Illustrator is a valuable plus
Troubleshoot, iterate, and improve upon designs, always pushing for aesthetic, functional, and technical excellence
Ensure designs meet environmental and electrical requirements unique to harsh outdoor environments (salt air, UV, heat, humidity, hurricane exposure, etc.)
Provide support for prototyping, production, and field deployments, including occasional hands-on installation assistance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or related field of study
3+ solid years of hands-on experience with low-voltage LED lighting system design, power electronics, audio amplifier circuits, passive and active crossover network design and 120V AC electrical systems
Experience in product development or electrical design
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working on multiple product categories in a fast-paced, creative environment
Genuine curiosity to understand how things work and a passion for problem-solving and creating “cool” products that enhance the Coastal Source brand
Experience with test and measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, audio analyzers, thermal cameras, etc.)
Proven skills in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and design documentation
Knowledge of embedded control systems (e.g. PLC, DMX, 0-10V, DALI, Bluetooth, Zigbee) and audio signal routing (balanced/unbalanced)
Understanding of photometric testing and lighting simulations
Familiarity with marine-grade or outdoor-rated enclosures, IP ratings and conformal coatings
Preferred
Proficiency in Illustrator is a valuable plus
Experience with Illustrator is a strong advantage
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available.
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Company
Coastal Source
Coastal Source is a landscape lighting and outdoor audio products are built with integrity.
Funding
Current Stage
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