Electrical Engineer — Embedded & Prototyping for Kids’ Toys

Radio Flyer; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Radio Flyer in Chicago is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Product Development team. You will develop electromechanical solutions, build prototypes, and drive concepts from idea to production while collaborating with vendors and the procurement team to hit cost targets.

This exempt, full-time role offers exposure to battery-operated products, safety standards, and cutting-edge tools, with the opportunity to leverage AI-assisted development and dashboard tools to support engineering

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Prototyping (Arduino/RPi)

Test equipment

Vendor management

Communication skills

Tools

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Multimeters

DAQ

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Radio Flyer in Chicago is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Product Development team. You will develop electromechanical solutions, build prototypes, and drive concepts from idea to production while collaborating with vendors and the procurement team to hit cost targets.

This exempt, full-time role offers exposure to battery-operated products, safety standards, and cutting-edge tools, with the opportunity to leverage AI-assisted development and dashboard tools to support engineering