Positions Available - Power Supply & Audio Amplifier Engineer - Elkhart, IN

Essential Functions

Power Supply Design

• Design and optimize AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, including linear and switching topologies
• Perform schematic capture, simulation, component selection, and PCB layout review
• Address efficiency, thermal performance, EMI/EMC, safety, and reliability requirements
• Support compliance testing (UL, CE, FCC, etc.)

Audio Amplifier Design

• Design and develop audio amplifier circuits (Class A, AB, D, or hybrid)
• Optimize audio performance: THD+N, SNR, frequency response, stability, and efficiency
• Select and evaluate audio ICs, power devices, magnetics, and passive components
• Troubleshoot noise, distortion, grounding, and layout-related issues

Prototyping & Validation

• Build and test prototypes; develop test plans and validation procedures
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, audio analyzers, spectrum analyzers, loads)
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM), test (DFT), and cost optimization
• Assist with production bring-up and field issue resolution

Essential Tasks

• Provides support for customer problems/complaints.   This could be in-house, telephone, modem, on site, etc.
• Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
• Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
• Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic test equipment, comprehensive understanding of electronic circuitry theory.
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical PCB design for audio and power circuitry.