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4 JOB POSTINGS CURRENTLY - UPDATED 8/12/2010

 

Job Title 1 - Lead Power Electronics Engineer

          Job Location - San Antonio, TX

          Position Type - Full Time Exempt Position

          Salary - Dependent on Experience

Summary:

General LED is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on electrical engineer to lead the driver electronics design for LED signage, LED light engines, and light fixtures. This engineer will work within a cross-functional team of marketing and sales, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain, to develop, design and qualify stand-along and integrated driver electronics of LED lighting systems to mass production. A successful candidate will be innovative Power Elecronics electrical designer following disciplined engineering process, a resourceful problem solver, and a technical leader managing design to production process. 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage electrical system design from concept to production hand-off including circuit design, component selection, simulation, prototype build, engineering test and production integration.
  • Lead compliance effort for EMC and safety approvals both US and worldwide, including UL and CE. Work with quality and labs to conduct qualification testing and meet LED standards.
  • Interface with component suppliers to evaluate second source components, meet cost targets, and resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing.
  • Identify, initiate and implement solutions for process/product development that improves driver electronics performance, reduces cost, strengthens yield, and increases capability.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or higher academic degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical related field.
  • 8+ years in power electronic design with working knowledge in high frequency magnetic design, control, topology selection and simulation. Familiarity with UL and CE requirements for lamps and fixtures is preferred.
  • Strong technical background in electronic device performance and passive components. Familiarity with LED driver IC components is preferred.
  • Ability to troubleshoot analog and power electronics with equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, AC and DC power supplies and multimeters.
  • Proficient with Mathcad, pspice and schematic capture tools.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while managing multiple projects. Self-starter with strong personal work ethic. Must have a "whatever it takes" attitude.
  • Excellent written and verbal communcation skills.
  • Willing to travel - both domestic and international.

Interested applicants submit a resume and cover letter to technicalpost@generalled.com.

Job Title 2 - Procurement Specialist

          Job Location - San Antonio, TX

          Position Type - Full Time Exempt Position

          Salary - Dependent on Experience

Summary:

General LED is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on procurement specialist to facilitate the purchase of materials used to develop LED-based products, including LED signage systems, LED light engines and fixtures and LED micro-displays. This specialist will work within a cross-functional team of marketing and sales, engineering, manufacturing , and supply chain, to develop, design, and qualify LED lighting products to mass products. A successful candidate will be a strong communicator, have excellent negotation skills, and be able to grasp and maintain the company's bottom line.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Establish and grow quality business contracts with supply vendors while working within a budget and with the company's best interests in mind. 
  • Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with supply vendors and ensure order fulfillment. 
  • Prepare financial analysis and audits of companies that contracts are established with.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or higher academic degree in business or accounting.
  • 5+ years experience in procurement with solid knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and pricing, preferred experience in LED signage, LED lamps, LED or other lighting fixtures.
  • Proficient with MS office suite and accounting software.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while managing multiple projects. Self-starter with strong personal work ethic. Must have a "whatever it takes" attitude.
  • Ability and desire to mentor more junior members of the supply chain team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to travel - both domestic and international.

 

Interested applicants submit a resume and cover letter to technicalpost@generalled.com.

  

Job Title 3 - Contract Electronics Design Engineer

          Job Location - San Antonio, TX

          Position Type - On-site Contracting, full-time or part-time

          Category - Product Development

Summary:

General LED is an innovative technology provider for signage backlighting, architectural lighting systems, and micro-information packaging. Their products utilize solid state devices including visible and infrared LEDs (light emitting diodes), high power lasers, RF and blue tooth, etc. General LED is looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Electronics Design Engineer to design and qualify electronics control products in above 3 product lines.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Design microprocessor-based digital motor systems with remote control interface for embedded cameras, including electronics hardware, firmware, analog and digital input and output circuits.
  • Define and execute test plans at different product development stages to valid design of circuits, firmware and system.
  • Coordinate building of prototypes at different product development stages.
  • Compile and maintain engineering specifications for electronics hardware and firmware; interface with vendors and contract manufacturers to bring design to production.
  • Qualify products and systems to regulatory standards via nationally-recognized testing labs.
  • Design LED driving and control circuit for micro-information packaging, including microprocessor programming; work with contract manufacturuer to develop cost-effective manufacturing process.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or higher academic degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • A minimum of 8 years' technical experience, including analog and digital circuit design, microprocessor programming, board layout and troubleshooting.  
  • Experience in firmware, C++ programming and other software development is preferred.
  • Regulatory experience including UL, CSA, and CE is preferred.
  • Skills in using in-circuit emulators, logic analyzers and other debugging tools are required.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while managing multiple projects. Self-starter with strong personal work ethic, Must have a "whatever it takes" attitude.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interested applicants submit a resume and cover letter to technicalpost@generalled.com.

Job Title 4 - Lead Electronics Design Engineer

          Job Location - San Antonio, TX

          Position Type - Full Time

          Category - Product Development

Summary:

 

 

General LED is an innovative technology provider for signage backlighting, architectural lighting systems, and micro-information packaging. Their products utilize solid state devices including visible and infrared LEDs (light emitting diodes), high power lasers, RF and blue tooth, etc. General LED is looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Electronics Design Engineer to design and qualify electronics control products in above 3 product lines. This engineer will work within a cross-functional team of marketing and sales, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. A successful candidate will be a highly creative electronic designer following discipline engineering process, a resourceful problem solver, and a superb team player.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Design microprocessor-based digital motor systems with remote control interface for embedded cameras, including electronics hardware, firmware, analog and digital input and output circuits.
  • Define and execute test plans at different product development stages to valid design of circuits, firmware and system.
  • Coordinate building of prototypes at different product development stages.
  • Compile and maintain engineering specifications for electronics hardware and firmware; interface with vendors and contract manufacturers to bring design to production.
  • Conduct product and technology benchmark; work with marketing to develop competing product strategies.
  • Qualify products and systems to regulatory standards via nationally-recognized testing labs.
  • Design LED driving and control circuit for micro-information packaging, including microprocessor programming; work with contract manufacturuer to develop cost-effective manufacturing process.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or higher academic degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • A minimum of 5 years' technical experience, including analog and digital circuit design, microprocessor programming, board layout and troubleshooting.  
  • Experience in firmware, C++ programming and other software development is preferred.
  • Regulatory experience including UL, CSA, and CE is preferred.
  • Skills in using in-circuit emulators, logic analyzers and other debugging tools are required.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while managing multiple projects. Self-starter with strong personal work ethic, Must have a "whatever it takes" attitude.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to travel - both domestic and internation.

Interested applicants submit a resume and cover letter to technicalpost@generalled.com.