Electrical Engineer

THE RADIO FLYER COMPANY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Profit sharing

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Radio Flyer Company in Chicago is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop electromechanical solutions and drive products from concept to production.

You will build prototypes, create embedded firmware with AI-assisted tools, and collaborate with Product Development, Procurement, and vendors to meet schedule and cost targets. Strong hardware and communication skills are essential for success in our growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solver focused on quality and design.
• Experience with Arduino and Raspberry Pi prototyping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing projects and working with overseas vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop electromechanical solutions with Product Development Engineers and Designers.
• Build electrical prototypes to prove concepts before production.
• Use AI-assisted tools to build, test, and debug embedded firmware for motor controllers and sensors.
• Support schematic design and PCB layout for new components.
• Define electronic components, BOM, and costings for development.
• Evaluate battery and charge management protection for ride-ons.
• Test and validate products against safety standards (ASTM F963, CPSC, UL, FCC/EMC).
• Build custom web apps and dashboards to support testing workflows.
• Coordinate with engineers, vendors, and cross-functional teams via email/video calls.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Overseas vendor experience

Tools

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition systems

Job description

About this position

Electrical Engineer

The Radio Flyer Company is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. A recognized leader in the toy industry and headquartered in Chicago, we design everything from wagons and tricycles to battery-powered FLYER™ eBikes, scooters, Go-Karts, and ride-ons—innovating in every category we enter. For over a century, Radio Flyer has served as the first set of wheels for generations of kids, inspiring imaginative play as wagons transformed into rocket ships, race cars, and airplanes. Today, with over a billion Radio Flyer wheels on the road, we continue to create experiences that align with our mission to bring smiles to kids of all ages by bringing the world out to play.

Radio Flyer has consistently been recognized as a top workplace nationally and locally, in addition to being recognized for strong social and environmental performance with a B Corp Certification. Our team has received numerous awards over the years including Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Chicago Innovation Awards, People Magazine’s Companies that Care, the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois, and WayUp’s Top Internship Programs nationwide. Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer and grandson of company founder Antonio Pasin, who was recognized as a Top CEO on Glassdoor. Radio Flyer is also proud to have been named a top workplace for women, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ community members over the years by Crain’s, Daily Herald and Vault.

At Radio Flyer, our goal is to continue to build a great diverse team. We welcome and appreciate all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to a culture that embraces feedback, collaboration, and innovation to achieve great results and drive business growth. At Radio Flyer we live by the Little Red Rule, “Every time we touch people’s lives, they will feel FUNomenal!”

The Electrical Engineer position will play a role in the continued growth and success of the company. Working with the Product Development team, you will help to solve complex problems while developing awesome kids’ battery-operated products. We are looking for a creative engineer who can bring ideas, solve electromechanical challenges, drive the product into production on schedule and collaborate with vendors and Procurement team to hit target costs and more.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop electromechanical solutions, partnering with Product Development Engineers and Industrial Designers to solve technical challenges.
• Build electrical prototypes to prove out concepts, functionality, and performance before products move into production.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to build, test, and debug embedded firmware for hardware such as motor controllers, drive trains, sensors, and user interface features.
• Support schematic design and PCB layout for new electrical components.
• Define the specification of electronic components, bill of materials (BOM), and costing for development for new products.
• Evaluate and define battery and charge management protection for battery-operated ride-ons and other motorized products.
• Test and validate products against applicable safety and regulatory standards, including ASTM F963, CPSC, UL, and FCC/EMC requirements.
• Build custom web apps and dashboard tools, leveraging AI coding tools to support engineering and testing workflows.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineers, vendors, and cross-functional teams in the U.S. and overseas through email and video/conference calls.

Requirements/ Qualification:

• Effective problem solver who is committed to producing products of exceptional quality and beautiful design.
• Experience with electronic prototyping platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi
• Experience with electronic test equipment such as multimeters, data acquisition systems, and oscilloscopes
• Strong project management skills and experience working with overseas vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Above all, the individual must commit to our values:

FUNatical Customer Service

Live with Integrity

Yes I Can

Excellence in Everything

Responsible for Success

We are looking for people who live our values and support our vision and mission!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

The salary for this exempt position is $75,000 – $95,000. Pay is based on responsibilities, skills/experience level, education, along with the Chicagoland area market, the consumer product industry, and company size. Radio Flyer’s paid time off policies comply with the City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. Eligible team members may have the opportunity to earn a bonus, profit sharing, and enroll in benefit programs, generally including health insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(K), life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and more.