Electrical Engineer I - Outdoor Electronics & Prototyping

VeeRteq Solutions Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

VeeRteq Solutions Inc. in Columbia, MO is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support new product development from concept through prototype and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on circuit design, PCB/PCBA development, and integration of PCBs into housings and mechatronic products. You will work with product designers and engineers to ensure proper electrical and mechanical integration, develop test fixtures, and participate in qualification and validation activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in new product development or electronic product development.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience with electronic circuitry and PCB/PCBA design or development.
• Experience integrating PCBs and electronic components into physical products, housings, or mechatronic systems.
• Experience with prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic products.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned electrical engineering design, analysis, development, and evaluation activities.
• Support new product development projects from initial concept through prototype, testing, and manufacturing.
• Apply sound electrical engineering principles to product designs while following established engineering practices and product requirements.
• Contribute technical ideas and solutions during new product conception and development.
• Support improvements and upgrades to existing electronic products.
• Design and develop electronic circuitry for a variety of outdoor products and accessories.
• Develop PCB designs and interfaces to support product functionality.
• Integrate PCBs and electronic components into custom housings, mechatronic systems, and finished products.
• Work closely with Product Designers and Product Engineers to ensure proper electrical and mechanical integration.
• Support PCB and electronic assembly development through production release.
• Build or assist with construction of fixtures required for prototype evaluation and testing.
• Develop and maintain product test instructions and standards.
• Participate in product qualification and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot electronic systems and identify design or component issues.
• Utilize appropriate electronics troubleshooting and test equipment.
• Support data acquisition and testing activities.
• Identify electronic components, equipment, and materials required to support product development.
• Provide technical assistance to purchasing in the selection and sourcing of electrical components.
• Assist with component and design decisions before and after production release.
• Support product cost-reduction initiatives and design optimization.
• Support software and embedded firmware development activities as needed.
• Apply embedded programming knowledge using Assembly, C and/or C++ where applicable.
• Work with electrical and software/firmware engineers to support hardware and firmware integration.
• Generate and assist with development of product specifications.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, standards, and test instructions.
• Support compliance with applicable industry and product standards.
• Assist with documentation required to move products from development into manufacturing.
• Work collaboratively with Product Designers, Product Engineers, senior Electrical Engineers, manufacturing, purchasing, sales, marketing, and other departments.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Manage assigned projects and priorities in an accelerated product development environment.
• Work independently on assigned engineering activities while seeking guidance from senior engineering staff when appropriate.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

PCB/PCBA design

Circuit integration

Prototype development

Electrical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PCB design tools

Data acquisition equipment

SMT rework equipment

Job description

VeeRteq Solutions Inc. in Columbia, MO is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support new product development from concept through prototype and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on circuit design, PCB/PCBA development, and integration of PCBs into housings and mechatronic products. You will work with product designers and engineers to ensure proper electrical and mechanical integration, develop test fixtures, and participate in qualification and validation activities.