Electrical Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Brainerd, MN (Job ID US3537408_BH9737683)

Description

Electrical Engineer - Brainerd, MN

Full Time / Direct Hire - Open Salary Range, Based on Experience

Seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in electrical engineering (EE), firmware development, product design, manufacturing, and IoT systems. This role requires a hands-on problem solver who can take products from concept to production while integrating cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will work across multiple engineering disciplines to design, develop, and optimize innovative solutions for our IoT-enabled products.

Electrical Engineering & Firmware Development:

• Design and develop PCBs, circuit layouts, and power management systems for IoT devices.
• Develop and optimize firmware for embedded systems, focusing on real-time processing and low-power operation.
• Work with wireless communication protocols (LoRa, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, NB-IoT, etc.).
• Debug and test hardware and firmware to ensure optimal performance.

Product Design & Development:

• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Optimize product design for functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with mechanical to integrate electronics into enclosures with considerations for thermal, environmental, and durability constraints.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications (FCC, CE, UL, etc.).

Manufacturing & Production Support:

• Work closely with manufacturers department and suppliers to bring designs into mass production.
• Define testing procedures, quality control measures, and production validation processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing defects to improve yield and reliability.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, assembly drawings, and process documentation.

IoT System Integration & Connectivity:

• Design IoT-enabled products with cloud connectivity and edge processing capabilities.
• Integrate IoT devices with platforms, APIs, and mobile applications.
• Work on OTA firmware updates, remote diagnostics, and security for IoT deployments.
• Collaborate with software engineers to develop data pipelines and real-time monitoring dashboards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware design, firmware development, and product engineering.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++, Python, and Basic based firmware development.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design (KiCad, Diptrace).
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication standards and sensor integration.
• Experience working with IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT, etc.).
• Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) best practices.
• Understanding of industrial and consumer electronics product lifecycles.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with low-power design and battery optimization.
• Knowledge of machine learning at the edge and AI-driven IoT applications.
• Experience with mobile app and cloud API integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced product development environment.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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