Electrical Engineer II - Continuation Engineering

JMJ Phillip Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
匹

Paid time off, holidays & floating

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement & professional 


Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Prairie seeks an Electrical Engineer II to support continuation engineering for released products, focusing on electrical and electro-acoustic design changes, quality improvement, cost reduction, supply continuity, and manufacturing support.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, supply chain and R&D to evaluate changes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure modified products meet established requirements while advancing advanced electrical and electro-acoustic technologies in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of product development or continuation engineering experience.
• Experience with schematic and PCB layout CAD tools.
• Experience with circuit simulation and PCB analysis.
• Knowledge of DSP, analog/digital circuits, and acoustics.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support continuation engineering changes to released products.
• Update electrical and acoustic design specifications and requirements.
• Characterize and verify electrical/acoustic performance against specs.
• Support transfer of changes into production and validate readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and supply chain.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB analysis

DSP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Schematic CAD

PCB layout CAD

Circuit simulation tools

DSP tools

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support continuation engineering activities for released products, with a focus on electrical and electro-acoustic design changes, quality improvement, cost reduction, supply continuity, and manufacturing support. This role will collaborate closely with engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and research and development teams to evaluate changes, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure modified products meet established requirements.

Position Responsibilities

Continuation Engineering

• Lead or support Continuation Engineering Requests involving electrical and electro-acoustic changes to released products.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on specification-impacting changes while following appropriate design controls and approvals.
• Interpret applicable U.S. and international product standards.
• Define or update electrical and acoustic requirements for components and products.

Electrical & Acoustic Design

• Support electrical design updates involving schematics, PCBs, and PCBAs.
• Support acoustic design changes involving transducers, signal pathways, and performance parameters.
• Characterize and verify electrical and acoustic performance against product requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical performance issues identified during engineering changes or production.
• Support the transfer of engineering changes into production and validate manufacturing readiness.

Supply Chain & Cost Engineering

• Evaluate alternative component sources and qualify electrical or acoustic replacements.
• Perform component-level analysis and testing to verify equivalence with original specifications.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through bill-of-materials analysis and process improvements.
• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to address component availability and manufacturing needs.

Documentation & Regulatory Support

• Create and maintain engineering change documentation, ECOs, and production release packages.
• Prepare technical documentation and test reports supporting regulatory and product requirements.
• Provide samples and verification results for applicable submissions.
• Maintain accurate technical records and documentation throughout the engineering change process.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a technical interface between engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and R&D teams.
• Participate in project and engineering change review meetings.
• Present design changes, technical findings, and verification results during design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers as needed.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a master’s degree may be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 1 year with a master’s degree in a product development or related engineering environment.
• Experience with electrical design, product development, or sustaining/continuation engineering.
• Proficiency with schematic and PCB layout CAD tools.
• Experience with circuit simulation and PCB analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP).
• Working knowledge of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog circuits.
• Knowledge of acoustics and electro-acoustic product design preferred.
• Familiarity with product development practices such as DFM, DOE, DFMEA, Lean Product Development, and EMC.
• Experience using audio analyzers, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power supplies, and related test equipment.
• Strong engineering analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and stay current with emerging technologies.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• IPC certification related to PCB design or manufacturing.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• Relevant electronics, acoustics, or product development certifications.

What the Role Offers

• Salary: $78,000–$102,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and volunteer service opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on advanced electrical and electro-acoustic products.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional engineering and technical teams.

Why Prairie?

Prairie offers a strong environment for engineering and advanced manufacturing professionals, with access to technical talent and opportunities across product development and technology-driven industries. The area provides a supportive setting for electrical engineers to apply their expertise in product improvement, testing, manufacturing support, and innovative engineering solutions.