Design Engineer Lead (on site)

Acuity; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of LED drivers from concept to production in a cross-functional team. You will drive prototyping, testing, and verification of samples, coordinating with manufacturing to resolve BOM and assembly issues while advancing product quality and manufacturability.

Requirements include 5+ years in power electronics, strong leadership, and proficiency with PSpice/LTSpice, PCB design, and testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Advanced English skills.
• Over 5 years of strong engineering experience, preferably with Power Electronics and SMPS.
• Strong understanding of Power Electronics circuits (Boost, Buck, Flyback, LLC/LCC, Resonant converters, Linear regulators).
• Experience with simulation tools such as PSpice and LTSpice.
• Knowledge of PCB design, electrical standards and manufacturing rules.
• Hands-on with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, AC/DC power supplies and electronic loads.
• Risk-based decision making and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical leadership and influence skills.
• Preferred: experience with UL certification and UL testing for LED drivers.

Responsibilities

• Leads design process for LED drivers, from concept through production, including new product and sustaining design.
• Leads prototyping, testing, verification of samples and cross-functional project management.
• Collaborates with manufacturing to resolve part/assembly issues and BOM errors to maintain lines.
• Participates in or leads team meetings using stage gate product development.
• Develops concepts from project charters and specifications, ensuring manufacturability.
• Improves processes related to productivity, quality, and manufacturing; explores new technologies.

Skills

Advanced English

Power Electronics

SMPS

PCB design

Oscilloscopes

LTSpice

PSpice

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical leadership

Industry standards

UL certification experience

Tools

PSpice

LTSpice

Job description

Responsible for product design and development from concept through production for LED Drivers, which includes new product, sustaining and resolution of field problems. This position will lead Hardware Engineer product design and/or redesign. The role requires to lead prototyping, testing, and verification of samples and lead various Product Design/development projects. Must be able to collaborate with of all cross-functional members of the design team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Leads various aspects of the design process including, but not limited to, the development of switch mode power supplies. Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities including product definition, parts selection and qualification. Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, Engineering Specifications, Bills Of Material, Schematics, Layouts and Quality Reports
• Perform all qualification tests to ensure new drivers meet electrical, Thermal, EMI, mechanical and environmental requirements. Submits test requests and actively engages with the testing group as necessary on any required follow-up. Submits prototyping requests and works directly with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors' samples.
• Partners with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors to keep the manufacturing lines running and ensure quality product is produced.
• Actively participates in, or lead on occasion, team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product.
• Initiates and develops concepts for new products from Project Charters, and Specification Matrix provided by the Product Manager and other avenues such as reviewing competitor's samples and documentation, and free design techniques. Ensures concepts are agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility.
• Continuously looks to improve processes related to productivity, quality, purchasing and manufacturing; to include sourcing new or alternate processes, equipment, and/or training of manpower. Looks for advancements or changes in technology via tradeshows, vendors or other methods.
• Support Better, Smarter, Faster & Lean Transformation efforts as a Kaizen team participant and assist with the completion of post-Kaizen activity/assignments as appropriate.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Advanced English skills
• Over 5 years of strong engineering experience, preferably with Power Electronics and SMPS.
• Strong understanding of Power Electronics circuits, including: Boost, Buck, Flyback, LLC, LCC, Resonant converters, Linear regulators, Transient protection circuits, EMI filter design, Electronic component selection
• Experience with PSpice and/or LTSpice.
• Knowledge of PCB design, electrical standards, and manufacturing rules.
• Hands-on knowledge of: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers, AC/DC power supplies, Electronic loads
• Risk-based decision-making experience.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical leadership and influence skills.
• Preferred: experience with UL certification and UL testing processes applicable to LED drivers and lighting.
• Ability to understand and follow applicable industry and safety standards.