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R & D Electrical Design Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Function Summary:

The Research & Development Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, prototyping, and validating next-generation electronic systems that support Clarience Technologies’ product vision three to five years and beyond. This role evaluates emerging technologies and develops innovative hardware solutions for commercial vehicle applications, transforming concepts into functional prototypes and scalable product designs.

Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, the engineer develops embedded systems that acquire, process, and communicate data in demanding operating environments. The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with a passion for innovation and exemplifies Clarience Technologies’ C.L.E.A.R. principles: Curiosity, Leadership, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Respect.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Investigate emerging technologies and assess their potential to support Clarience Technologies’ long-term product and technology roadmaps
Develop project definitions, technical requirements, and technology assessments for new product concepts, feature enhancements, and advanced development initiatives.
Develop proof-of-concept solutions to evaluate new technologies, system architectures, and product concepts.
Research, document, and present technical findings, prototype results, recommendations, and technology assessments to engineering teams, management, and key stakeholders.
Design, develop, and prototype next-generation electronic systems for transportation applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to transform concepts into practical prototype solutions
Develop integrated electronic systems that acquire, process, and communicate information while meeting performance, reliability, and application objectives in demanding operating environments
Work with project and program teams to identify and evaluate solutions that balance technical performance, cost, reliability, and business objectives
Conduct design reviews and risk assessments to evaluate technology readiness, identify potential failure modes, and improve design robustness
Develop and execute prototype validation, reliability, and field evaluation plans to assess performance and demonstrate technical feasibility
Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and field trial activities to validate functionality and performance within complete product systems
Create and maintain engineering documentation, test reports, design records, technical presentations, and technology white papers that communicate findings, recommendations, and design outcomes
Willing to travel to execute application development and testing functions

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline or equivalent years’ experience
3+ years of experience designing, developing, and validating electronic hardware systems
Experience designing and developing analog and digital embedded electronic systems, including sensors, processors, communication interfaces, and data acquisition technologies
Experience developing proof-of-concept prototypes and evaluating new technologies from concept through prototype validation and field evaluation
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated system solutions
Experience conducting technical investigations, design reviews, risk assessments, and root-cause analysis
Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation, technical reports, test plans, and design records
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Experience with embedded software development in C, C++, Python, RTOS, or Linux-based environments
Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet, Bluetooth, cellular, or related technologies
Experience in advanced development, applied research, or new technology development activities
Experience evaluating emerging technologies and assessing their applicability to future product and technology roadmaps
Experience developing connected devices, wireless communication systems, telematics, cellular-enabled products, or Internet of Things (IoT) solutions
Experience with vehicle, industrial, or other machine communication networks and protocols, including the development, integration, and evaluation of systems that incorporate hardware, software, communications, and cloud-connected components

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person” which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).

Clarience Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Mechanical Engineer I

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for the design, development, documentation, test, and evaluation activities for components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods products that meet the cost, performance and timeliness requirements defined within ESG’s Product Planning Process (P3 Process). This person will be tasked to investigate, develop, and implement new technologies, tools and processes, and must solve problems through original thinking and ingenuity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Design & develop products, assemblies & components that meet or exceed ESG’s stringent quality, cost, performance & schedule requirements.
Creating new vehicle-specific parts and test fitting parts onto cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
Ability to disassemble and measure vehicles with hand tools or use of 3D scanner.
Ability to fit check parts onto various vehicles/applications.
Support Label Modification projects as defined within ESG’s P3 Processes.
Review & approve mechanical & finished goods drawings.
Write assembly instructions (AI’s), work instructions, and equipment maintenance procedures.
Develop production jigs, assembly fixtures & crimping tools for domestic & international manufacturing.
Complete finished goods first article reports (FARs).
Create Control Plan, Process FMEA, and Process Flow Diagram & PPAP documentation.
Perform finished goods product verification, qualification & validation testing.
Incorporate fundamentals of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
Key contributor in developing & maintaining detailed & accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs) for sub-assemblies & finished goods products.
Key contributor in ensuring integrity of mechanical design & product development processes.
Analyze, evaluate, and recommend system improvements that will reduce product design cycle times.
Quickly resolve engineering & technical issues.
Facilitate consistent and predictable alarm & light production, including outsourcing PCA testers, light output testers, flash rate testers, speaker sweep stations & alarm test boxes.
Participate in Component Part Qualification (CPQ) process for speakers, drivers, LEDs & mechanical parts.
Actively participate in ESG’s Change Request (CR/ECN/DCN) process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

B.S.M.E. degree, or equivalent experience.
SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software) training or experience (modeling, assembly, and drawing creation).
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, e.g. ability to prepare, present and discuss project-related plans, requirements, test results, etc. in a team-based work environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Project (intermediate skill level preferred in Excel).

Desired

SolidWorks surfacing modeling, sheet metal design & modeling for injection molding. Experience with SolidWorks Simulation is also a plus.
Experience working in an install bay, upfitting vehicles or installing aftermarket parts/electronics onto vehicles.
Experience using a manual mill, lathe, drill press, bandsaw, and other shop tools.
Experience rapid prototyping parts, fixtures & products, both subtractive (CNC) & additive (grown).
Understanding of industry document control practices & ability to adhere to ESG’s documentation processes.
Experience or good understanding of optical design for LEDs.
Good understanding of LED, speaker & driver theories of operation.
Good understanding of electrical & electronic systems & components.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, production yield metrics (process capability, gage R&R) & production test procedures (alarms & lights preferred).
Good understanding of test techniques for product validation, product verification & Design of Experiments (DOE).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the team members assigned to this job. All team members must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled

Mechanical Engineer II

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, documentation, test, and evaluation activities for components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods products that meet the cost, performance and timeliness requirements defined within ESG’s Product Planning Process (P3 Process). This person will be tasked to investigate, develop, and implement new technologies, tools and processes, and must solve problems through original thinking and ingenuity.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions

Develop processes, products, assemblies and components that meet or exceed ESG’s stringent quality, cost, performance and schedule requirements.
Create new vehicle-specific parts and test fitting parts onto cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
Disassemble and measure vehicles with hand tools or use of 3D scanner.
Fit check parts onto various vehicles/applications.
Support Label Modification projects as defined within ESG’s P3 Processes.
Review and approve mechanical and finished goods drawings.
Write assembly instructions (AIs), work instructions, and equipment maintenance procedures.
Develop production jigs, assembly fixtures and crimping tools for domestic and international manufacturing.
Complete finished goods first article reports (FARs).
Create Control Plan, Process FMEA, and Process Flow Diagram and PPAP documentation.
Perform finished goods product verification, qualification and validation testing.
Incorporate fundamentals of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
Be a key contributor in developing and maintaining detailed and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs) for sub-assemblies and finished goods products.
Be a key contributor in ensuring integrity of mechanical design and product development processes.
Analyze, evaluate, and recommend system improvements that will reduce product design cycle times.
Quickly resolve engineering and technical issues.
Facilitate consistent and predictable alarm and light production, including outsourcing PCA testers, light output testers, flash rate testers, speaker sweep stations and alarm test boxes.
Participate in Component Part Qualification (CPQ) process for speakers, drivers, LEDs and mechanical parts.
Actively participate in ESG’s Change Request (CR/ECN/DCN) process.
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications to Succeed