Electrical Engineer

Diode Dynamics, based in Saint Charles, Missouri, designs automotive LED lighting and accessories with a reputation for reliability and innovation. This on-site Electrical Engineer role offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $90,000 per year, complemented by strong benefits and a culture that values collaboration, quality, and customer-driven progress. The company provides 80% coverage for health, dental, and vision plans, 100% paid life insurance and short-term disability, a 401(k) with a full match up to 4% after 90 days, a student loan repayment program, a $500 annual product allowance, access to an onsite fitness center, paid holidays, PTO and parental leave, and a profit-sharing opportunity up to 5% of salary based on performance.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will focus on the design of automotive LED lighting systems, including electrical components, embedded hardware and firmware, and their integration into prototypes with an emphasis on reliability, cost targets, and customer-driven innovation. You will be part of a fast-growing team contributing to high-performance, user-controllable features in every product.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical design for all new products, including LED drivers, integrated lighting systems, and power control, supported by documentation such as electrical specifications, schematics, BOMs, and wiring diagrams, while aligning with product plans and target costs.
• Design hardware and firmware for embedded systems, handling analog and digital inputs, live analysis, user interaction, and serial communication.
• Integrate subassemblies (mechanical and electrical) into prototypes and drive ongoing development, testing, system verification, validation, and eventual production release.
• Participate in APQP meetings to confirm design goals, timelines, and resource needs for new product development.
• Conduct feasibility reviews of product ideas with internal and external customers, offering feedback on cosmetics, quality, features, and performance to shape end goals.
• Support design for manufacturability, pursue quality improvements, reduce BOM costs, and lead efficiency initiatives, while communicating technical status and opportunities to management.
• This position reports to the Principal Electrical Engineer.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with 12V electronics and automotive LED lighting systems.
• Experience with 8-bit microprocessors and the C programming language.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or similar software.
• Hands-on experience designing products, creating prototypes, assembling physical units, and supporting manufacturing.
• Preference for experience in low EMI PCB design.
• Automotive enthusiasm or prior automotive industry experience is desirable.
• Self-starter with the ability to complete goals with minimal supervision, paired with meticulous attention to detail and quality.
• Highly organized and precise in communication, with strong time management and planning skills to meet deadlines.

Technologies

• Altium Designer, MPLAB X IDE, Visual Studio Code, IAR
• MPLAB ICD 5, PICkit 5
• Saleae Logic Pro 8, Intrepid Control Systems Vehicle Spy 3
• DC power supply, oscilloscope, DMM, spectrum analyzer
• Microsoft Windows, Gmail, Odoo Project, Odoo v18

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience ($60,000-$90,000 per year)
• 80% company-paid health, dental, and vision plans effective the 1st of the month after your start date
• 100% company-paid life insurance and short-term disability plans
• 401(k): Full match up to 4% salary, eligible after 90 days of employment
• Student loan repayment program
• Annual $500 product allowance
• Onsite fitness center, open 24/7
• All major holidays off and paid (9 days per year)
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee profit-sharing plan: Up to 5% of salary as bonus possible, based on financial performance

About our company

Diode Dynamics is a manufacturer of automotive LED lighting and accessories. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, our innovative products and strong service are advancing our position in the industry. For more information, visit the company website at www.diodedynamics.com.

Job description

As an Electrical Engineer at Diode Dynamics, you will design high-performance, reliable automotive LED lighting products with features that users can control. You will plan, review, and execute new product ideas based on customer feedback, company goals, and your own creativity, becoming a key contributor in a rapidly expanding team within a fast-paced environment.