Electrical Engineer II (100% on-site must be located in Arizona) - Rigid Industries : Job Details

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Rigid Industries: Where your career shines bright! Join us for innovative work in off-road LED lighting. #RigidCareers

Rigid Industries is an off-road performance lighting company specializing in premium LED lighting products and accessories for off-road, off-highway, and powersports applications. Known for its reliable and innovative lighting solutions, the company has a long history of providing cutting-edge solutions to enhance the visibility of off-road vehicles. Their extensive product line ranges from lightbars and spotlights to wiring and wiring harnesses and accessories. The company is a member of Clarience Technologies.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer II plays a critical role in the design, development, and validation of embedded systems and high-performance LED circuitry for RIGID's innovative lighting products. This role is responsible for embedded hardware architecture, firmware development in C, and PCB layout with an emphasis on thermal and electrical efficiency. The position requires cross-functional collaboration, hands-on prototyping, and problem-solving throughout the product development lifecycle—from concept to production.

Essential Skills and Functions

• Design and develop embedded hardware systems, including microcontroller selection and integration.
• Write and optimize firmware in embedded C to interface with hardware components.
• Select and implement high-performance LEDs and associated drive circuitry.
• Design PCB layouts for thermal efficiency, manufacturability, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Conduct lab-based validation, testing, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical, optical, and manufacturing engineering teams during new product development (NPD).
• Support design documentation, design reviews, and transfer to production.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned according to business needs.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded hardware design and microcontroller-based systems.
• Proficient in C programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with PCB design, LED integration, and thermal/electrical optimization.
• Experience using lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.).
• Preferred: Experience with PIC microcontrollers and circuit simulation tools.
• Strong foundation in new product development processes and design for manufacturability.
• Technical experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working Environment & Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment 100% onsite (must be located in Phx-metro, AZ)
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday (some nights and weekends may be required)
• Fast paced environment with occasional interruptions.
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operator computer keyboard / perform assembly techniques
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, rarely lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

EEO Statement

It is the policy of RIGID Industries to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, RIGID Industries will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.