Audio Hardware Engineer II, Mixed-Signal

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer II, Mixed Signal to design audio gear from concept through release to manufacturing. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and external teams to resolve technical issues and develop cost-effective designs.

The ideal candidate holds a BSEE/BSET with 4+ years in electronic design, experience with MCU/MPU and high-speed digital circuits, and familiarity with audio protocols and test equipment.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, a BSEE/BSET or equivalent is required.
• 4+ years of experience in related electronic design is required.
• Musical background is a plus.
• Experience with MCU/MPU systems.
• Experience in high-speed digital circuit design (Ethernet, USB, etc.).
• Experience with digital audio protocols and proficiency with standard electronics test equipment.
• Ability to construct electronic circuits using basic tools and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• With supervision, design, analyze, construct, and evaluate electronic audio products, ensuring design standards and requirements are met.
• Communicate design suggestions and trade-offs with product and manufacturing teams, incorporating input for high-quality designs.
• With supervision, devise solutions to technical problems that arise in production and create engineering change notices as needed.
• Use CAD tools such as PCB layout software, schematic capture software, circuit simulation software to expedite and improve product designs.
• With supervision, plan and schedule activities to complete complex long-term projects.
• Help create and implement R&D procedures and design processes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MCU/MPU systems

High-speed digital circuits

Digital audio protocols

Technical communication

Hardware design basics

Education

BSEE/BSET or equivalent

Tools

PCB layout software

Schematic capture software

Circuit simulation software

Electronics test equipment

Job description

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer II, Mixed Signal to design audio gear from concept through release to manufacturing. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and external teams to resolve technical issues and develop cost-effective designs.

The ideal candidate holds a BSEE/BSET with 4+ years in electronic design, experience with MCU/MPU and high-speed digital circuits, and familiarity with audio protocols and test equipment.