Product Designer / Electrical

About the position

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Product Designer - Electrical. This position reports to the Engineering Director and will work in Huntsville, AL.

As a Product Designer - Electrical of the Huntsville team you will be involved in Dometic Marine's facility specializing in mobile power solutions and the manufacture of engine ignition replacement parts, DC charging systems, and battery monitoring systems for boats.

This position focuses on product development including design, verification, validation, launch, and support of electromagnetic products and components for Marine AC / DC charging systems, lithium-ion battery integration, connectivity, and mobile power solutions for inboard and outboard leisure craft. This position is instrumental in developing embedded electronic solutions within products to meet cost and functional targets.

General Responsibilities

Candidate needs to have a focused expertise in electromagnetics with specific experience designing rotors, stators and rectifiers for electric generators, alternators or motors is desired.

Main responsibilities:
• Prepare design documentation for new products and components such as PCBA engineering specifications, drawings, and test reports
• Design circuits including schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, and routing using Altium Designer (or an equivalent electronic CAD program), in accordance with Dometic and ISO 9001 requirements and procedures
• Participate in the full development cycle including requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, validation, documentation, and ongoing support
• Support real-time firmware development team with microcontroller selection
• Hold design reviews and conduct validation tests (environmental, EMC, HASS / HALT, etc.)
• Maintain Bill of Materials for electronic assemblies
• Participate in "make versus buy" decisions for components and/or assemblies
• Provide estimates of product cost and development effort
• Participate in creating development schedules and then work to these schedules
• Develop project plans, coordinate activities, and report on project status
• Work in multi-function new product development teams including program/product management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, and production
• Interact with customers and suppliers and represent Dometic Marine
• Assist in applications support and troubleshooting as required

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in an engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

• University or technical Institute degree or qualifications in electrical, computer, electro-mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of industry or relevant electronic design experience
• Consumer electronic product design experience and new product development experience, ideally related to automotive and/or safety critical systems
• Strong proficiency working with suppliers and consultants on power electronics and batteries
• Strong proficiency in Altium Designer or equivalent electronic CAD program
• Knowledge of microcontroller parameters related to selecting components based on specifications and applications
• Familiar with PCB manufacturing processes and fabrication capabilities, specifically as it relates to interfacing with external fabrication houses
• Working knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, or RS232
• Experience with troubleshooting EMC related issues during the certification testing of a product
• Familiar with lithium batteries and battery management
• Familiar with power invertors and chargers including AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion
• Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ASTM, ISO, and ISO 9001
• Familiar with ERP systems to control engineering Bill of Materials
• Familiar with firmware program languages such as C, C++, and assembly for embedded controllers such as Freescale, NXP, and ARM
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interface issues and understanding of hardware system designs

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via e-mail, or on the telephone
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.