Helen of Troy · 21 hours ago
Sr. Hardware Engineer
Marlborough, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $129K/yr
3+ years expHelen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across various regions. They are seeking a Sr. Hardware Engineer to lead the electrical hardware design and validation of consumer appliances, ensuring robust integration of electromechanical systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingRetailShopping
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own schematic design, component selection, and PCB development for embedded control and power electronics; guide layout and bring-up and perform board-level validation
Architect electromechanical subsystems (motors, transformers, pumps, fans, heaters) including drivers, sensors, protections, thermal management, and firmware interfaces to microcontrollers
Develop prototypes to de-risk concepts; execute feasibility, EVT/DVT/PVT test phases; iterate based on performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Create comprehensive test plans and scripts; conduct bench, environmental, and regulatory pre-compliance evaluations; analyze results and drive corrective actions
Ensure products meet applicable safety and performance standards (e.g., UL/ETL/CSA/IEC) and consumer appliance norms, support Project Engineers during formal agency testing
Produce and maintain design documentation: product requirements, design reports, DFMEA, DVP&R, test methods, and lessons learned
Partner with Project Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Software Engineers and other cross-functions; translate consumer insights into engineering specifications; present technical findings to mixed audiences
Work with OEM/ODM partners on design for manufacturing (DFM/DFA), pilot builds, reliability testing; travel to supplier sites as needed
Lead cost-down and value engineering initiatives on existing products without compromising safety or performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
3+ years in hardware/electrical engineering for consumer product development or high-volume manufacturing; full lifecycle experience from concept through production
Hands-on with embedded control systems, power supplies (AC/DC, DC/DC), motor control, and sensors in appliances or small electromechanical products
Experience with: Embedded hardware: MCU-based designs; analog/digital circuits; interface buses (I²C, SPI, UART); board bring-up and debug
PCB tools: Proficiency with Altium/OrCAD and PTC/ProE/Creo for mechanical collaboration; able to guide layout for EMC/EMI, creepage/clearance, and thermal constraints
Power electronics & motor control: Drivers, converters/inverters, magnetic components selection, protections; modeling/simulation desirable
Reliability & compliance: DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP artifacts; pre-compliance EMC/EMI strategies; agency certification readiness
Manufacturability: DFM/DFA for high-volume; familiarity with injection molding, appliance assembly processes; OEM/ODM collaboration experience
Ability to work in between offices and labs
Ability to travel up to 10% (international and domestic) for supplier engagement
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred
Master's degree
Additional coursework or experience in electromechanical systems
Benefits
Salary + Bonus
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Basic Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (STD)
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
Educational Assistance
Company
Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy is a consumer products company that designs, develops beauty products personal care and housewares.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1982-08-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Grass
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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