Lead Design Engineer — Power Electronics & LED Drivers

Acuity Inc.; Rincón De Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a hardware design engineer to lead product design and development for LED drivers from concept through production. The role requires prototyping, testing, verification, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams.

You will own qualification testing, parts selection, and BOM documentation, and drive improvements in productivity, quality, and cost through the product lifecycle. Previous power electronics experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree 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 LTSpice.
• Knowledge of PCB design, electrical standards, and manufacturing rules.
• Hands-on knowledge of: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers, AC/DC power supplies, Electronic loads.
• Project management experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of switch mode power supplies and related product development.
• Perform qualification tests to meet electrical, thermal, EMI, mechanical, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve BOM errors and maintain production lines.
• Participate in team meetings using stage gate product development processes.
• Develop concepts for new products from project charters and specifications.
• Strive to improve productivity, quality, purchasing and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Power Electronics

SMPS

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Technical leadership

Risk-based decisions

Advanced English

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

PSpice

LTSpice

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

PCB Design

Job description

Acuity Inc. is seeking a hardware design engineer to lead product design and development for LED drivers from concept through production. The role requires prototyping, testing, verification, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams.

You will own qualification testing, parts selection, and BOM documentation, and drive improvements in productivity, quality, and cost through the product lifecycle. Previous power electronics experience is essential.