Electrical Engineer 1 (Embedded Systems)

Location: Anderson, SC, United States; on-site role. Travel to Asia may be required as necessary, typically 0% and up to 5%.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures power tools and related products.

What you will do

• Design and verify digital and analog control systems for power tools, including hardware and firmware.
• Develop circuit schematics, PCB layouts, component selections, and bills of materials.
• Architect and develop firmware for microcontroller-based control systems.
• Create production testing documentation and execute verification testing before production.
• Use simulation, calculations, measurement equipment, and hands-on PCB rework to investigate technical issues.
• Collaborate with electrical and embedded engineers and interact with component manufacturers on new technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree.
• Internship and/or co-op experience.
• Knowledge of the C programming language and some experience with microcontroller programming.
• Ability to set up and perform hardware tests using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other common test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences in email, PowerPoint, and meetings.
• Can-do attitude, willingness to learn new technical skills, ability to work across software and hardware, strong time-management skills, and a production-focused mindset.
• Ability to travel to Asia as necessary, typically 0% and up to 5%.

Nice to have

• Embedded battery management system experience with Li-Ion batteries.
• Power electronics design and testing experience, including motor control, AC/DC conversion, or DC/DC conversion.
• Experience with SPICE modeling software such as LTSpice or Multisim.
• Proficiency with PCB layout and development tools, particularly Altium.
• Experience with firmware design and architecture on large software projects developed collaboratively.
• Experience and desire to work on power tool products and in home improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Full ownership of new projects from development through products reaching store shelves.
• Work in a small, collegial group of electrical and embedded engineers.
• Formal onboarding for two years, mentorship, continuing education reimbursement, and an optional leadership development program.
• Technical and managerial promotion tracks.
• Support for test equipment and materials.
• On-site gym, cafeteria, outdoor walking, jogging, and biking areas, plus team-building extracurricular activities.