Design Engineer
Company: SearchForce
Location: Menomonie
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary The Design Engineer III is responsible for developing,
integrating, and supporting hardware and embedded firmware for new
product development and sustaining engineering projects. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and
responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to
include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem
necessary from time to time. Qualifications: Must hold a degree in
BSEE, Computer Science, or similar Must have a proficient knowledge
of common electronic circuits Must be able to communicate
effectively and professionally in person or by other electronic
means Must possess strong time management skills Must be committed
to continual growth and improvement Must be self-driven Preferred:
a knowledge of common manufacturing processes, as related to
component insertion (placement) on printed circuit boards (PCBs),
electronic assemblies and subassemblies and electro-mechanical
assemblies and subassemblies Responsibilities: General and
specialized circuit and system design Analysis of general and
specialized components, circuits, signals, and systems Circuit
simulation using SPICE modeling Schematic capture and PCB layout
using Altium Designer Hardware and system development and
integration Hardware troubleshooting and analysis using common
electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters,
oscilloscopes, and function generators Embedded firmware
development, primarily in embedded C/C++ programming languages
Embedded firmware debugging and analysis using ICE, JTAG debuggers,
and data monitors Calculate voltage, current and power requirements
for components, circuits, and systems Use both basic and complex
math to solve problems Work closely with other engineering
disciplines (mechanical, manufacturing, documentation, software)
for the purpose of new and sustaining product development,
troubleshooting, and manufacturing Work closely with engineers to
select components, parts, and materials Participate in frequent
group discussions related to technology and product development
Participate in both peer and management-led design reviews Present
design strategies and proposals to peers and management in both
group and private settings Stay current on market related news,
product use cases, and usage criteria as it pertains to new product
development Stay current on the latest technical innovations as
related to the electrical engineering discipline Perform advanced
research, explore & prove out new technologies in the market,
microprocessors & microcontrollers, and processes for inclusion in
future projects Support pre-compliance testing for EMI/EMC
compliance and certification of product at external certified labs
Interface with diagnostics and communication systems (CAN/LIN) and
Software tools (Kvaser/PCAN/CANalyzer) Aid in the mentoring of
newer engineers Be an engineering representative across the
organization and with customers
Keywords: SearchForce, Lakeville , Design Engineer, Engineering , Menomonie, Minnesota
