Energy Jobline ZR
Product Development Engineer - Smoke Detector - Hardware/Firmware in 00907
Energy Jobline ZR, San Juan, San Juan, us, 00902
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Product Development Engineer – Smoke Detector (Hardware/Firmware) Location: Flexible Schedule! Work to be performed on location in San Juan and Dorado Puerto Rico.
About the Role: Seeking a hands‑on, technically versatile
Product Development Engineer
to lead the design team for the development of a
residential smoke detector
from concept to a fully functioning, ready for manufacture, product. You will be exclusively responsible for the full development cycle – circuit design to prototyping, enclosure integration, compliance testing, and production handoff.
This is an exciting opportunity to create a life safety product from the ground up with a lean, fast-moving team focused on quality, reliability, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end‑to‑end development of a residential smoke detector product
Design and develop low‑power embedded electronics (sensor integration, buzzer, LED, microcontroller, battery power)
Develop and test embedded firmware (signal processing, sensor polling, diagnostics, alarm logic)
Create and iterate on schematics and PCB layouts suitable for mass production
Build and test working prototypes for functional validation
Manage documentation for certification (UL 217 and FCC Part 15)
Interface with third‑party labs for safety and compliance testing
Support sourcing, manufacturing DFM, and pilot production builds
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware design
Proven experience developing low‑power consumer electronics or IoT products
Experience with sensors, microcontrollers (e.g., PIC, STM, or similar), and power management
Strong understanding of PCB layout, EMI considerations, and component selection
Proficiency with firmware development in C or C++
Familiarity with regulatory certification processes (UL, FCC, RoHS)
Ability to prototype, test, and troubleshoot independently
Qualifications:
Experience designing for safety‑critical or regulated environments
Familiarity with smoke, CO, or fire detection systems
Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains
Comfort with mechanical design collaboration and basic CAD review
Passion for bringing meaningful, life‑saving products to market
What We Offer:
Opportunity to lead development of a physical product from scratch
A highly flexible work environment
Very competitive compensation for the perfect candidate
A mission‑driven culture focused on building reliable safety technology
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Product Development Engineer – Smoke Detector (Hardware/Firmware) Location: Flexible Schedule! Work to be performed on location in San Juan and Dorado Puerto Rico.
About the Role: Seeking a hands‑on, technically versatile
Product Development Engineer
to lead the design team for the development of a
residential smoke detector
from concept to a fully functioning, ready for manufacture, product. You will be exclusively responsible for the full development cycle – circuit design to prototyping, enclosure integration, compliance testing, and production handoff.
This is an exciting opportunity to create a life safety product from the ground up with a lean, fast-moving team focused on quality, reliability, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end‑to‑end development of a residential smoke detector product
Design and develop low‑power embedded electronics (sensor integration, buzzer, LED, microcontroller, battery power)
Develop and test embedded firmware (signal processing, sensor polling, diagnostics, alarm logic)
Create and iterate on schematics and PCB layouts suitable for mass production
Build and test working prototypes for functional validation
Manage documentation for certification (UL 217 and FCC Part 15)
Interface with third‑party labs for safety and compliance testing
Support sourcing, manufacturing DFM, and pilot production builds
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware design
Proven experience developing low‑power consumer electronics or IoT products
Experience with sensors, microcontrollers (e.g., PIC, STM, or similar), and power management
Strong understanding of PCB layout, EMI considerations, and component selection
Proficiency with firmware development in C or C++
Familiarity with regulatory certification processes (UL, FCC, RoHS)
Ability to prototype, test, and troubleshoot independently
Qualifications:
Experience designing for safety‑critical or regulated environments
Familiarity with smoke, CO, or fire detection systems
Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains
Comfort with mechanical design collaboration and basic CAD review
Passion for bringing meaningful, life‑saving products to market
What We Offer:
Opportunity to lead development of a physical product from scratch
A highly flexible work environment
Very competitive compensation for the perfect candidate
A mission‑driven culture focused on building reliable safety technology
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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