Safe Fleet

Electronics Engineer (Southfield)

Safe Fleet$100K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years of hardware design experience in Automotive, Consumer Electronics, or Low Power Devices
  • Proven track record of successful product development with detailed, demonstrable examples
  • Experience with PCB layout, including design and compliance oversight
  • Familiarity with RF technologies including BLE, Wi-Fi, and Cellular protocols
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and troubleshooting equipment
  • Ability to travel to Canada and work with international partners

Responsibilities

  • Design telematics and sensory devices, ensuring they meet production capabilities
  • Lead PCB layout standards and mentor engineers on design specifics
  • Oversee hardware development with ODM partners and ensure compliance with specifications
  • Write and review product requirements based on performance and regulatory needs
  • Collaborate with Mechanical Design Engineering for PCB documentation
  • Manage project timelines and task assignments with Project Engineering
  • Execute Design Verification Plans and address testing outcomes
  • Provide design support to manufacturing and quality assurance teams
  • Navigate supply chain challenges and validate alternative components
  • Investigate field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in connected devices
  • Mentoring from experienced engineers in the field
  • Flexible working arrangements may be available
Full Job Description
Description

Position Summary

As an Electronics Engineer, you will lead the design and development of telematics and sensing products from concept through production. You will serve as the technical expert for PCB design and layout, driving hardware architecture, design verification, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing readiness. Working closely with cross-functional teams and external development partners, you will solve complex engineering challenges, support product launches, investigate field issues, and contribute to the development of next-generation connected device technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design telematics and sensory devices, and solve the engineering problems that come up as they move from prototype into production, including whether they can be built at volume.
  • Be the team's expert on PCB layout. Set the layout standards, review other engineers' boards against them, and mentor the people doing the work.
  • Oversee hardware development at our ODM partner. Hold their designs to our requirements, confirm they have been verified, and check compliance against performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory targets.
  • Write and review product requirements, then design to the performance and regulatory specifications they set.
  • Design printed circuit boards and work with Mechanical Design Engineering to produce PCBA drawings and the bill of materials.
  • Work with Project Engineering to set the timelines and tasks.
  • Write and execute Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R), review the test results, and close out corrective actions.
  • Provide technical design support to customer-facing groups, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality.
  • Resolve component supply problems for Procurement or Manufacturing and qualify replacement parts or redesign around them.
  • Troubleshoot field issues and warranty failures, find the root cause, and see the corrective action through.
  • Track new semiconductor technology and propose what it makes possible in our products.


Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000/yr CAD

The final offer will be determined based on a combination of factors including skills, experience, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.

  • Candidates at the lower end of the range will meet the core qualifications and demonstrate strong potential to grow within the role.
  • Mid-range offers reflect a solid match with the role's technical and collaborative requirements.
  • Offers at the top of the range are reserved for candidates who bring exceptional qualifications, specialized expertise, or unique value that significantly exceeds the baseline expectations


Requirements

  • BS or MS in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • Proven hardware design experience with demonstrable products that you can discuss in detail.
  • 5+ years of experience in Automotive, Consumer Electronics or Low Power Devices.
  • Passport and ability to travel to Canada required.
  • Experience with electrical harness and system design preferred.
  • Experience with RF - Developing products using BLE, Wi-Fi and Cellular protocols.
  • Experience with Altium software preferred.
  • Experience with test equipment such as signal generators, multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory test and debug.
  • Experience for testing embedded software and test automation.

About Safe Fleet

Safe Fleet is a leading global provider of safety solutions for fleet vehicles. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products that help improve the safety and efficiency of commercial and emergency vehicles. Safe Fleet's products include lighting and electronics, mirrors and vision systems, seating and restraint systems, and more. The company serves a variety of industries, including transportation, construction, waste management, and public safety. Safe Fleet is committed to innovation and sustainability, and is dedicated to helping its customers operate safer, smarter, and more efficiently.
Learn more about Safe Fleet
Size
1,600 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

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