Electrical Engineer - new product design

ElectroSea, LLC is hiring an Electrical/Electronics Design Engineer to lead hardware and embedded firmware work from early design through production release.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hardware and firmware development, starting with schematic and PCB design through prototyping, validation, and production release
• Create schematics and PCB layouts in Altium (or similar tools) covering analog, digital, and power electronics
• Develop embedded firmware including control logic, user interfaces, algorithms, and communication protocols
• Build, tune, and deploy embedded control systems, including motor control applications
• Bring designs to life by building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining prototypes and production units on your own bench
• Validate designs using simulation, lab testing, and real-world field testing
• Select components and materials for performance, environmental durability, and chemical compatibility for marine environments
• Design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost from day one
• Maintain design documentation, specifications, and production records; author engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Support certification and regulatory compliance activities
• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and project engineering in a small team environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1+ years of electrical product development experience
• 1+ years of embedded systems design experience, including firmware development and debugging
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
• PCB Design experience: 1 year (required)
• Firmware experience: 1 year (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Altium Designer
• Experience with Field-Oriented Control (FOC), variable frequency drives (VFDs), or other motor control techniques
• Experience carrying a product from concept through production release
• Performance- and cost-conscious engineering mindset
• Comfort managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Motor Control experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Embedded Systems experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Available on-site in Plymouth, MN, Monday through Friday during regular business hours

Technologies

• Altium
• Embedded firmware
• Field-Oriented Control (FOC)
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience: $70,000–$120,000 per year
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays annually
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Optional dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)

Work Location

• In person in Plymouth, Minnesota

Experience Level

• Minimum experience: 1 year

About the Team

• Tight-knit group of experienced engineers focused on real ownership and visible contributions
• Fast-paced, decision-driven environment with high standards for quality, precision, and accountability