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Southwire Company · 1 day ago

Engineer, Electrical II

Largo, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Southwire Company is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design and create electrical/electronic hardware and firmware for commercial products. The role involves taking products from concept through to manufacturing while providing lifecycle support and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Consumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronicsLightingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop circuits for circuit protection, GFCI, ELCI, lighting, transfer switches and other products

Develop firmware for products such as AC power monitors

Develop design specifications and derived requirements based on applicable regulatory agencies and customer requirements

Create and perform verification tests based on product requirements and regulatory agency requirements such as UL, IEC, and FCC

Balance design based on cost, requirements, and time to market

Create manufacturing in-process test requirements and test sets as required

Prepare and maintain documentation and use configuration management system for keeping records of schematics, test results, changes, etc

Perform and participate in DFMEA

Follow engineering processes

Support product through lifecycle and supply chain issues

Perform design reviews and product cost out analysis

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAnalog circuit designC programmingFirmware developmentDesign specificationsUL listing requirementsBluetooth knowledgeElectrical codes knowledgePower electronics experienceInterdisciplinary teamworkCreative thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2-4 years experience

Fluent in design, prototyping, debugging, testing, and bringing products to manufacturing

Analog circuit design

Proficient in C programming

Working knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc

Experience designing to meet UL listing requirements

Some knowledge of Bluetooth and other wireless communication

Some knowledge of Electrical codes and wiring diagrams

Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision

Able to work sitting in front of a computer for long hours at a time

Experience in power electronics and VFDs is a plus

Must work well within an interdisciplinary team consisting of mechanical, manufacturing, quality and other Engineers

Candidates must think creatively to identify which components or designs would work best to construct the product while maintaining cost-effective measures that benefit the company

Benefits

401k with Matching

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Parental Leave

& More

Company

Southwire Company

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Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools

Founded in 1937

Carrollton, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://southwire.com

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