Senior Embedded Systems & Power Electronics Engineer

Senior Embedded Systems & Power Electronics Engineer

For over eight decades, LECO has built breakthrough laboratory instruments used worldwide. As a family‑owned company in St. Joseph, Michigan, we prioritize trust, loyalty, and long‑term relationships.

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (On‑Site)

Is this you?

• Do you thrive designing complex electronics with minimal supervision?
• Are you energized by hands‑on prototyping, testing, and rapid iteration?
• Do you enjoy collaborating across mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams?

What you’ll do

• Design electrical components and sub‑assemblies from requirements through release
• Prototype, test, and integrate designs; document results in your engineering logbook
• Troubleshoot and resolve production line issues
• Create and maintain high‑quality documentation (schematics, prints, BOMs, specifications)
• Prepare design packages for review and maintain traceable design history
• Collaborate in multi‑discipline efforts, balancing system‑level tradeoffs
• Support research activities, scout new technologies, and fuel product innovation
• Independently lead specialty electrical design tasks

Technical background we value

• Mixed‑signal (ADC/DAC) and precision measurement system design
• Microcontroller hardware design
• Analog circuit design
• Closed‑loop temperature control systems
• AC power design (single‑phase and three‑phase)
• High‑voltage design (1 kV and above, typically low power)
• Motor control and drive electronics
• HMI (human‑machine interface) design
• System architecture and integration
• PCB/PWB design and PWA manufacturing considerations
• Wire harness design

Soft skills & team fit

• Strong communicator with solid documentation habits
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and facilitation abilities
• High awareness of cross‑functional stakeholder needs and design implications

Credentials

• MS preferred; BS with substantial related experience considered
• 7+ years of applicable electrical engineering experience

Reporting line

Reports to the Manager, Electronics Research & Engineering, or the Manager, RF Products.

Location: St. Joseph, Michigan (On‑Site)

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability