Electrical Engineer IIWe are partnering with an innovative lighting manufacturer in Germantown, WI to identify an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong background in LED lighting topologies, harsh-environment applications, and cross-functional product development. This engineer will lead multiple active product designs, support new product development efforts, and ensure robust, manufacturable solutions aligned with customer and industry requirements. The ideal candidate is hands-on, confident in their technical decision-making, and experienced in designing LED lighting products for automotive, powersports, and related markets.This role focuses on designing LED lighting systems, evaluating technical feasibility, troubleshooting complex circuitry, and guiding products through the full NPD (New Product Development) process.
The engineer will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams while managing multiple projects in parallel.Electrical Engineer II Responsibilities:Design LED lighting systems for harsh-environment applications with stringent EMI/BCI requirementsApply strong working knowledge of LED lighting for automotive, motorcycle, UTV/ATV, and golf cart marketsDevelop moderately complex concepts for customer inquiries, RFQs, and new product proposalsRepresent electrical engineering in cross-functional teams (CFTs) to assess feasibility, cost, and design approachesConvert conceptual ideas into manufacturable designs and productsApply DFMEA, DFM/DFA, design reviews, and other structured engineering processesIncorporate industry standards, regulatory requirements, and optimized manufacturing practices into product designsTroubleshoot and resolve complex circuitry or customer system issues with effective countermeasuresCommunicate directly with customers and suppliers on technical topicsManage personal priorities and ensure on-time delivery of engineering workDrive timely completion of all required engineering elements within the NPD process and escalate issues when neededMentor junior team members and model strong engineering disciplineCreate, update, and improve internal design standards, best practices, testing approaches, and tolerancesDevelop expertise in 1-2 technical areas relevant to the businessApply structured problem-solving methods to NPD and systemic engineering challengesQualifications for Electrical Engineer II:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology3+ years of progressive internal experience or 5+ years of industry experience in LED lighting topologiesExperience with PADS or similar schematic capture/PCB layout tools is a plusStrong electrical design aptitude with a hands-on approachAbility to use schematic capture and PCB layout applications (PADS preferred)Understanding of phase-gate NPD processesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionallyWhy This Opportunity:- Direct-hire role with a growing, technology-driven organization- Work on innovative LED lighting systems used across automotive and powersports markets- High-impact engineering role with ownership of complex product designs- Opportunity to mentor others and shape engineering best practices- Fast-paced environment with strong cross-functional collaboration