Johnson Outdoors

Design Qualification Engineer

Johnson Outdoors$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, or mechanical engineering.
  • Minimum of 2 years of design qualification experience.
  • Familiarity with digital and analog circuit design principles.
  • Experience with basic electronics soldering and interface techniques.
  • Proficient in reading schematics and using mechanical/electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct product qualification testing for software and hardware.
  • Evaluate new product designs and substitute components against specifications.
  • Ensure new product testing meets qualification specifications through competitive testing.
  • Document processes and procedures for product testing.
  • Assist in the evaluation of new materials and technologies for qualification.
  • Tailor existing test specifications to align with historical data and real-world use.
  • Design and maintain test fixtures, tools, and equipment.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with profit sharing and stock purchase options.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits for work/life balance.
  • Opportunities for performance development and tuition assistance.
  • Collaborative, casual work environment with engaging company events.
  • 401(k) with company match and various insurance benefits.
Full Job Description
Conducts qualification test procedures/plans per product qualification test specifications for all new products and product design platforms, both software (Functional, UI, and UX) and/or hardware (Electrical and mechanical).
• Tests and evaluates new product designs and substitute components against specifications. Performs prototype testing with design engineers to identify early failures or potential design and product life-cycle issues.
• Ensures ongoing testing of new product designs meets qualification specifications. Conducts competitive testing.
• Supports quality in new product processes by serving as a member and/or resource on development and continuous improvement teams.
• Ensures that all processes and procedures are accurately documented and may be easily accessed as needed. Ensures all tests are performed consistently and that processes are easily transferable to the quality department once the product is released for production.
• Assists and supports the evaluation of new materials, assembly processes, technologies, and/or techniques toward qualification.
• Tailors existing internal and industrial test specifications to meet new testing needs, correlating them with historical product performance, product returns, and real world usage of the products.
• Investigates industry appropriate standards and specifications.
• Designs, builds, and maintains test fixtures, tools, and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, or mechanical engineering.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of design qualification experience, which includes establishing, testing and evaluating product qualifications against specifications.

Compensation & Salary Range:

Starting Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year (Final salary is determined based on the applicant's experience, skills, and qualifications).

Knowledge of fundamental digital and analog electronic circuit design principles & components. Experience with basic electronics soldering, interface, and connection techniques.
• Knowledge of fundamental mechanical design principles. Experience with design analysis software and troubleshooting techniques using a variety of lab instruments and/or shop equipment.
• Knowledge of fundamental software design principles. Experience with using operating systems, uploading and downloading software, basic understanding of software function, scripts, and simple programming.
• Experience in reading and drawing schematics and drawings, identifying components, and component values.
• Experience with electronic and mechanical test equipment.
• Excellent social, interpersonal, and communication skills. Good presentation skills a plus.
• Comfortable with using computers, and OS's and common software applications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and similar products (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, etc.)

What you will receive:
  • Share in the company's success with competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, eligibility for annual pay increases, and employee stock purchase plans.
  • Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits, a full benefits package, and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.
  • Further your career with performance development and training opportunities, including our tuition assistance program.
  • Have fun at work, enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment, participating in fun company events, and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.
  • Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

About Johnson Outdoors

Johnson Outdoors is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include Old Town Canoes and Kayaks, Ocean Kayak, Carlisle Paddles, Minn Kota Motors, Humminbird fish finders, SCUBAPRO dive equipment, and Eureka! camping and hiking equipment. The company has operations in 24 countries and sells products to customers in more than 90 countries around the world.
Learn more about Johnson Outdoors
Size
1,400 employees
Market Cap
$679.7 million
Industry
Net Income
$68.6 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
Revenue
$631.8 million
NASDAQ

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