Electrical Engineer, Hardware Development

Vitamix; Olmsted Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitamix is looking for a Hardware Development Engineer to support the research, development, and technical aspects of electro-mechanical systems in their products. This role includes designing control boards, embedded firmware, and motors, among other responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and proficiency in relevant software and technology. The position is hybrid and promotes a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of engineering experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of motors (Universal, Induction, Permanent Magnet, BLDC).
• Understanding of the NPD Stage-Gate process.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Engineering, Production, and Quality on electro-mechanical components.
• Assist in developing control systems.
• Develop embedded systems control and firmware.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with Electrical CAD (Altium)

Fundamental knowledge of motors

Proficiency in schematic capture using Altium Designer

Understanding of EMC/EMI fundamentals

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Pro‑Engineer

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Vitamix is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to research, develop, and provide technical support for electro‑mechanical systems in both commercial and household products. The engineer will design and integrate control boards, embedded firmware, motors, EMI filters, cord sets, wiring, and other electro‑mechanical components to meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives. Responsibilities include participating in the NPD Stage‑Gate process, ensuring product reliability, safety compliance, and EMC/EMI design goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Engineering, Production, and Quality on electro‑mechanical components.
• Assist in developing control systems.
• Assist in designing electro‑mechanical components.
• Manage the Bill of Materials process.
• Perform various change control activities.
• Develop embedded systems control and firmware.
• Coordinate and assist in developing test plans and testing electro‑mechanical components and/or products.
• Support change activity concerning circuit boards and electro‑mechanical components on existing product lines.
• Identify and implement performance, quality improvement, and cost‑saving opportunities related to motors, EMI filters, cord sets, circuit boards, and wiring.
• Assist in ensuring all relevant technical and agency system requirements, internally and externally, are met for new and existing products.
• Participate in FMEA sessions, contributing to identification of safety‑critical failure modes and design controls for new and existing products.
• Support UL/IEC safety compliance activities, including design‑to‑standard, test preparation, and coordination with certification labs.
• Apply EMC/EMI design principles, including grounding, filtering, and shielding strategies to achieve pre‑compliance and agency requirements.
• Execute applicable deliverables within the NPD Stage‑Gate (STEP) process, ensuring EE documentation and design artifacts are completed and approved at each gate review.
• Support electrical reliability activities, including derating analysis, thermal analysis, and DVP/PVP test execution.
• Perform motor control hardware tasks including thermistor/TCO setpoint evaluation and motor fault response validation in support of product programs.

Position Qualifications

• 2‑4 years of engineering experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Previous experience using Pro‑Engineer or similar 3D modeling software.
• Experience with Electrical CAD (Altium) desired.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle and/or SAP.
• Fundamental knowledge of motors (Universal, Induction, Permanent Magnet, BLDC).
• Experience with communications and wireless technologies.
• Familiarity and/or experience with PLC, HMI, Control Panel Design, and PCB Layout.
• Knowledge of motor control hardware, including motor controllers, power stages, MOSFETs/gate drivers, thermistors, and TCO devices.
• Experience with sensor technologies and implementation.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer, with consideration for noise, thermal performance, signal integrity, and DFM requirements.
• Analog and digital circuit design fundamentals, including independent design of analog/digital subcircuits and MCU support circuitry.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (UL/IEC) and product compliance requirements.
• Understanding of EMC/EMI fundamentals.
• Familiarity with FMEA methodology and ability to participate in risk analysis activities.
• Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and other lab equipment for circuit debug, validation, and data collection.
• Understanding of the NPD Stage‑Gate process and ability to execute EE deliverables in accordance with program timelines and gate requirements.
• Working knowledge of component lifecycle, BOM management, and basic supply chain considerations.

Other Requirements

• Problem solving: diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions.
• Critical thinking: breaking down complex information, identifying key elements, assessing validity and relevance.
• Communication: clearly articulating reasoning, explaining decisions, and conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Relationship building: establishing and maintaining collaborations with teams and stakeholders.
• Innovation & adaptability: generating innovative ideas, exploring unconventional approaches, and adapting strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Flexibility: adjusting to changing priorities, new information, and diverse situations while remaining goal‑focused.
• Reliability/Dependability: proactive self‑starter who completes assignments on time.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit up to 8 hours per day with frequent walking and standing.
• Visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data, using a computer terminal, reading documents and emails.
• Repetitive hand movements for typing or assembly.

Amount of Travel Required

Up to 10% travel.

# of Direct Reports

0

Work Schedule/Shift

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid.

Work Environment

Office.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.