Masimo Consumer is seeking to recruit a Senior Electronics Engineer for the Bowers & Wilkins brand, who will be responsible for the development of in-house and brand partnership wireless audio products to the required cost and time scale, with influence over all technical aspects.
We are looking for a multi-disciplinary engineer, well versed in the full product design lifecycle, from concept through to introduction into manufacturing. You will need excellent problem-solving and communication skills and possess the ability to lead exploration, prototyping, development and evaluation of wireless audio products, Wi-Fi equipped modules and components in-line with the agreed strategies and roadmaps.
The role will involve working with Masimo’s teams in the USA, Japan and China, as well as contract manufacturers and joint development partners around the globe.
Key responsibilities:
* To design, develop and test high-speed mixed-signal electronic systems and sub-systems that support and enhance the acoustic functionality of products.
* To support and maintain our wireless audio module platforms.
* Collaborate with the mechanical, transducer and acoustic design teams to specify and deliver audio products that meet or, better still, exceed the requirements.
* To review contractor and development partner designs and propose improvements.
* To troubleshoot and debug systems using appropriate test equipment.
* Delivering projects to the required performance level, cost and timescale.
* Where required, collaborate with business/partner software teams and ensure audio quality is considered.
* To ensure product designs are reliable, safe and conform to appropriate EMC, ESD, RF and safety standards.
* Work closely with our Quality teams to ensure products are manufacturable and reliable.
* Support the research and exploration of new technologies and introduce them into new audio product developments.
* Willing to travel to support development projects and production quality.
* Organise, prioritise and track workload.
Qualifications & Skills
Key Technical Skills:
* Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering
* Knowledge of mixed signal design, for high-speed digital and audio applications.
* Experience of electronics design for embedded systems with SoC, FPGA, eMMC etc.
* Verilog 2001 programming and use of FPGA’s.
* Able to identify and select suitable components within the context of cost-optimisation vs. performance trade off.
* Experience of designing for, and debugging, EMC.
* Schematic capture, PCB layout up to 6 layers, Library parts creation and high-speed routing.
Key Attributes:
* Autonomy and initiative
* Communication and consensus building across multiple disciplines
* A keen set of eyes and ears for detail
* Team player, skilled at operating with in-house and external engineers
* Clear, logical thinker with demonstrable problem-solving skills
* Self-motivated worker, willing to take ownership and be held accountable
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Wi-Fi hardware design and chipsets.
* Experience of designing/integrating power switching electronics (SMPS, regulators and class D amplifiers).
* Familiar with soldering, including surface mount.
* Experience with electronics CAD packages, such as Alitum, and creation of parts, schematics and PCB layouts.
* Using oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, Electronic loads and audio test equipment (Audio precision).
* Simulation of circuits using SPICE or similar.
* Able to create and present test reports in a logical and accurate manner.
* Driving license and ability to travel internationally
* A passion for engineering and music