Hardware Design Engineer

Cindavi; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

PTO, Sick/Personal time, and 11 paid 


Profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement & scholarship

Job summary

Cindavi in Milwaukee seeks an Electronic Engineer II to design and validate LED lighting and power electronics for demanding real-world environments. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from concept through validation and manufacturing support, collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

The role offers technical challenge, daily variety, and opportunities to influence design decisions and mentoring of junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Design and develop LED lighting and power electronics for harsh environments.
• Translate customer inquiries and RFQs into manufacturable electronic designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and enforce design standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement LED lighting and power electronics solutions for harsh environments with EMI/BCI requirements.
• Translate customer inquiries into manufacturable electronic designs and schematics.
• Troubleshoot complex circuit and system-level issues and communicate with customers and suppliers.
• Develop and improve design standards, testing methods, and best practices.
• Lead by example and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Power electronics design

EMI/EMC design

DFMEA

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Altium

PADS

SPICE

Job description

Design hardware that makes its way into the lighting of high-performance machines - the kind crafted by Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bugatti.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electronic Engineer II who is passionate about designing products that perform in demanding, real-world environments. This role sits at the core of product development, supporting applications such as motorcycle, ATV/UTV, snowmobile, work lights, and signalization systems.

You will work across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and circuit design through hardware validation and manufacturing support. The role offers daily variety, technical challenge, and close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement LED lighting and power electronics solutions for harsh environments with stringent EMI and BCI requirements
• Translate customer and sales inquiries and RFQs into manufacturable electronic designs
• Troubleshoot complex circuit and system-level issues, including direct technical communication with customers and suppliers
• Develop, apply, and continuously improve design standards, testing methods, and best practices
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques throughout new product development and continuous improvement efforts

Explore

• Build deep technical and market understanding of LED lighting in automotive, motorcycle, ATV/UTV, and golf cart applications
• Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional teams evaluating feasibility, cost, and performance tradeoffs
• Apply regulatory and industry standards alongside optimized manufacturing processes in design decisions
• Develop one to two areas of technical specialization aligned with business needs

Perform

• Complete DFMEA, DFM/DFA, concept design reviews, and critical design reviews
• Manage priorities and timelines to ensure timely execution of engineering deliverables
• Escalate risks and challenges proactively when needed
• Mentor junior engineers and lead by example within the engineering team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• 4+ years of experience designing electronic circuits

Preferred Experience

• PCB design using Altium or PADS
• SPICE-based circuit simulation
• EMI and EMC design practices
• Switching power supply design including Buck, Boost, and SEPIC topologies under 200W
• Experience with LED lighting systems is a plus
• Background in automotive electronics, vehicle controls, or power-sports applications is highly valued

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, Sick/Personal time, and 11 paid holidays
• Profit-sharing plan
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities