Principal Electrical Engineer @ SharkNinja

Principal Electrical Engineer

Advanced Development

Posted on 3/11/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Needham, MA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

Ability to identify and implement new technologies to make impactful product architecture changes
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work independently and/or leading a team, demonstrating initiative, and providing guidance
Solid analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
Good interpersonal, leadership qualities and self-awareness
Strong analogue and digital design experience including low noise analogue circuits, A/D, D/A, filters and transmissions lines
AC and DC power supply design experience including PFC, flyback, buck, boost and regulatory requirements
LiION and LiPo Battery pack design and implementation experience
Solid understanding of sensors and their implementation
Movement and navigation sensor experience including infrared, accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, ultrasonics, LiDARs, time of flight, cap sense and cameras
Embedded microprocessor design including ARM, 8/16-bit MCUs, DDR, FLASH
Serial interface design I2C, SPI, UART, SMBus
Experience of Motor, heater and pump control
Wireless communication experience including Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / 433MHz
BSc or MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Minimum 10+ years relevant experience in a senior technical leadership or innovation role
Previous advanced development experience - preferably working for a company or a consultant company in the consumer goods space
Experience in aspects of electrical design: component selection, system architecture, design reviews, design verification, test and documentation
Experience in the use of analysis/measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, data loggers, electronic loads and spectrum analyzers
Experience with schematic capture and layout tool suites
Experience in the development of embedded firmware of microcontrollers, including design, test and debugging is desirable
Experience with rapid system prototyping utilizing Arduino or similar framework

Responsibilities

Lead the definition, design, build, and test of new transformative ideas for our next generation of products leveraging new technology and out-of-the-box engineering solutions
Collaborate with our global multi-disciplinary teams
Research new technologies to identify what would be possible for use tomorrow
Design and build prototypes to test and validate new concepts or create new development tools
Propose circuit topologies to comply with requirements
Participate in peer design reviews. Think critically about new product concepts and asking the provocative questions necessary for positive change
Generation of test protocols and test reports per SharkNinja specifications; Proactively communicating status of testing efforts
Reviewing and interpreting test results providing feedback on product improvement solutions
Analyze EBOMs and CBOMs to control cost and drive cost reduction of solutions
Participate in DVT, DQTP and DFMEA analysis and improvement
Support quality improvement teams by analyzing returns, identifying failure modes and recommending actions
Participate in EMC, Safety and Homologation testing for global markets
Provide mentorship
As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Explore SharkNinja's DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

OVERVIEW:

SharkNinja (creator of the familiar household brands Shark® and Ninja®) offers a fun and fast-paced work environment with countless opportunities for employees to grow as professionals. From interns to executives, we are a group of passionate, smart and motivated people with a drive to learn, innovate and succeed. This is all thanks to our devoted employees and their steadfast commitments to the consumer and innovation.

We’re looking for a dynamic, creative, talented, inspirational and committed Principal Electrical Engineer to help deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new products for the fastest growing consumer product business in the world.

We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers but know that it takes unusual individuals to make it happen. This role will focus on bringing technical substance and inspiration to our Electrical Engineering team to ensure that imaginative but credible solutions populate our ambitious product roadmap.

Working as part of our advanced development team you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to ensure that imaginative but credible solutions populate our ambitious product roadmap.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

·Lead the definition, design, build, and test of new transformative ideas for our next generation of products leveraging new technology and out-of-the-box engineering solutions.

·Collaborate with our global multi-disciplinary teams.

·Research new technologies to identify what would be possible for use tomorrow.

·Design and build prototypes to test and validate new concepts or create new development tools.

·Propose circuit topologies to comply with requirements.

·Participate in peer design reviews. Think critically about new product concepts and asking the provocative questions necessary for positive change.

·Generation of test protocols and test reports per SharkNinja specifications; Proactively communicating status of testing efforts

·Reviewing and interpreting test results providing feedback on product improvement solutions

·Analyze EBOMs and CBOMs to control cost and drive cost reduction of solutions.

·Participate in DVT, DQTP and DFMEA analysis and improvement.

·Support quality improvement teams by analyzing returns, identifying failure modes and recommending actions.

·Participate in EMC, Safety and Homologation testing for global markets.

·Provide mentorship.

ATTRIBUTES:

·Ability to identify and implement new technologies to make impactful product architecture changes.

·Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

·Ability to work independently and/or leading a team, demonstrating initiative, and providing guidance.

·Solid analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.

·Good interpersonal, leadership qualities and self-awareness.

SKILLS:

•Strong analogue and digital design experience including low noise analogue circuits, A/D, D/A, filters and transmissions lines.

•AC and DC power supply design experience including PFC, flyback, buck, boost and regulatory requirements.

•LiION and LiPo Battery pack design and implementation experience.

•Solid understanding of sensors and their implementation.

•Movement and navigation sensor experience including infrared, accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, ultrasonics, LiDARs, time of flight, cap sense and cameras.

•Embedded microprocessor design including ARM, 8/16-bit MCUs, DDR, FLASH.

•Serial interface design I2C, SPI, UART, SMBus.

•Experience of Motor, heater and pump control.

•Wireless communication experience including Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / 433MHz.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

·BSc or MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

·Minimum 10+ years relevant experience in a senior technical leadership or innovation role.

·Previous advanced development experience - preferably working for a company or a consultant company in the consumer goods space.

·Experience in aspects of electrical design: component selection, system architecture, design reviews, design verification, test and documentation.

·Experience in the use of analysis/measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, data loggers, electronic loads and spectrum analyzers.

·Experience with schematic capture and layout tool suites.

·Experience in the development of embedded firmware of microcontrollers, including design, test and debugging is desirable.

·Experience with rapid system prototyping utilizing Arduino or similar framework.

#LI-SL3

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

YOUR ROLE in DIVERSIFYING SHARKNINJA

·As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy

·Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

·Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities

·Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible

·Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues

·Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members

SharkNinja is voted 2022 Best Places to Work in Boston and 100 Best Large Companies to Work For. As a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), a leader in small household appliance innovation, we are ranked in the top three for the ’Best ESG Management Company’ in consumer necessities sector by leading international financial magazine, Institutional Investor, in June 2022. We strive to get smarter and are dedicated to integrating DEI in our processes, practices and policies. Some of our benefits include 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs more. Plus your first SharkNinja product is on us and you can enjoy discounted products throughout the year.

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

·Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”

·Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”

·Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”

·Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”

·Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

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201-500 employees

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Company Overview

At SharkNinja, their purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world. They work very hard to provide their consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier.

Company Core Values

Rarely satisfied
Progress over perfection
Details make the difference
Winning is a team sport
Communicating for impact