Senior Electrical Engineer in Nicholasville, Kentucky at Sargent & Greenleaf Inc

Job Summary: Our company is searching for an experienced Senior Electrical (Embedded Systems) Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and supporting high-security electronic lock systems— including new products, enhancements to existing solutions, and integrations with third party devices, and integrations with mobile and cloud platforms. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will manage multiple projects, demonstrating high levels of responsibility and ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded systems for electro-mechanical high-security locks, including software, firmware, hardware integration, and testing for performance/reliability.

• Develop and maintain documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, firmware code, software, mobile applications, specifications, user manuals, and certification records.

• Develop and integrate electronic systems with mobile applications (iOS and Android) and cloud platforms for remote access, data syncing, and other security features in lock products.

• Support production operations by collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain for process optimization, troubleshooting, and enhancements.

• Provide field service support and resolution of issues for deployed locks.

• Manage compliance and testing efforts, ensuring adherence to standards like UL/CE/ANSI, security threat mitigation, and competitive analysis.

• Collaborate with other engineering team members, and cross-functional teams to integrate electro-mechanical designs, lead projects, and resolve interdisciplinary challenges.

• Conduct debugging, performance analysis, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and continuous improvements for current systems and products in development.

• Lead small team efforts, manage timelines/budgets, mentor juniors, and coordinate with suppliers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Conduct competitive analyses and monitor industry trends concerning High Security Lock Products

Demonstrated expertise in ground-up development of embedded electronics and supporting components.

• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, C#, .NET, Python, and embedded programming tools for firmware development, PCB design, and schematics.

• Expertise in electro-mechanical principles, including microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, RTOS, FPGA, and hardware-software integration.

• Knowledge of product lifecycle, quality systems (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA), cloud/API integrations, and mobile app connectivity.

• Development, deployment, and support of mobile applications, including iOS/Android platforms, APIs, and other integration with embedded lock systems.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills for circuits, systems, and security vulnerabilities using tools like simulation software.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills for customer/regulatory interactions, documentation, and team collaboration.

• Leadership in project management, planning, prioritizing, decision-making, and mentoring within small engineering teams.

• Creativity and innovation for optimizing algorithms, self-learning new technologies, and improving system efficiency/reliability.

• Understanding of safety/regulatory compliance, embedded security standards, and test equipment like oscilloscopes or analyzers.

• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a world class manufacturing environment.