Electrical Engineer

Hayward Industries; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. in North Kingstown, RI seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead embedded hardware development for IoT-enabled pool and spa controls.

You will own electrical design from concept through manufacturing release, collaborating with firmware, mechanical, and system teams. The role emphasizes wireless connectivity (Wi‑Fi, BLE, Zigbee), 3‑phase BLDC drives, robust PCB layouts, and rigorous verification (EMI/EMC, HALT, safety tests).

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in electrical design and product development.
• Experience with IoT-connected embedded systems and wireless protocols.
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools and PCB layout.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical design from concept through manufacturing release.
• Analyze system requirements and optimize architectures.
• Lead design reviews and verify circuits.
• Build prototypes and execute validation tests (HALT, EMC/EMI, UL/CE).
• Collaborate with product, firmware, mechanical, and system teams.

Skills

IoT Embedded Systems

Wi-Fi

BLE

Zigbee

3-Phase BLDC Drives

PCB Layout

Schematic Capture Tools

Microcontrollers

Analog & Digital Circuitry

EMI/EMC Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

LTSpice

Saber

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is one of the leading manufacturers of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island, Georgia, as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant and growing presence in the commercial pool market. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment — including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control, and energy solutions — at our company-owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island, as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.At Hayward, our mission is to deliver exceptional products and innovative technology that transform the water experience. We're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in designing and developing cutting-edge, connected electronic and electromechanical products — from Wi-Fi-enabled automation systems and smart heaters to variable-speed pumps, chlorinators, and lighting. This is an IoT-driven hardware role: you'll be building the embedded systems and connected architectures behind the next generation of smart pool technology.We're looking for a self-directed engineer who thrives with ownership — someone who can take a project from concept through manufacturing release with minimal oversight, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading pool controls, electronics, and assemblies.Join us to lead, grow, and make an impact as part of a company that values care, respect, and innovation.This position is based in North Kingstown, RI and is onsite 5 days a week.Major Tasks and Responsibilities1. Design OwnershipAnalyze system and subsystem level requirements and evaluate technical solutions for new platforms.Generate electrical architecture solutions, topologies, and configurations to optimize the electrical design for new project needs.Design, model, simulate, implement, and verify circuits.Lead design reviews, optimize PCB layouts, and specify components for robust designs.2. Analysis and VerificationSupport electronic circuit verification activities per industry accepted practices.Support DFMEA and other analyses to develop a robust product that meets market and safety requirements.3. Test, Validate, and LaunchBuild and analyze bench level prototypes for proof-of-concept designs.Create and execute test plans to validate designs and ensure industry compliance (HALT, EMC/EMI, UL, CE).Partner with manufacturing teams for smooth production launches.4. Stakeholder CollaborationWork with product, firmware, mechanical, and system architects to create cohesive product architectures.Maintain detailed technical documentation and communicate design strategies effectively.5. Continuous LearningStay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies through conferences, research, and side projects.Champion and role model best practices within the electrical engineering team.RequirementsExperience: 8–10+ years in electrical design and product development.Who You AreSelf-driven and independent — comfortable owning projects end-to-end with minimal oversight and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.Required ExperienceProficiency with schematic capture tools (Altium, KiCad, or Eagle) and knowledge of PCB layout and PCB construction.Experience with IoT-connected embedded systems, including wireless communication protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee) and cloud-connected device architectures.Knowledge of 3-phase BLDC motor drives, embedded systems, microcontrollers, and analog/digital circuitry.Understanding of mechanical/thermal/packaging design for embedded systems in consumer and industrial markets.Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and timing analyzers to support product verification.Technical knowledge of reliability testing including environmental, safety, and EMI/EMC verification procedures.Preferred QualificationsExperience using simulation and analysis tools such as LTSpice, Saber, Mathcad, or Maple.Experience with electrical product design in a regulated environment such as automotive, aerospace, or medical.Design For Six Sigma, DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma, or Shainin Red X certification.EducationBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred.